Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry

The Bachelor of Arts Degree Program provides basic and advanced equipping for ministry or further study in a graduate program. Through biblical, ministry, and general education studies; and Christian ministry training, students are prepared for entrance into church, para-church, or mission-related professions. Because students need to be equipped both with knowledge of God’s Word and supervised ministry experience to be effective leaders, each B.A. student completes a dual major in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries.

Purpose

The BA with General Emphasis will equip the student for a variety of ministry possibilities. Ministry often requires diverse competencies; this major provides the student opportunity to customize their curriculum according to their anticipated ministry.

Objectives

In addition to the objectives of the Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies (2 years), the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry (4 year) equips students to:

  • Integrate a sound theological framework based on a literal historical-grammatical hermeneutic that reflects the Truth of God’s revelation to life and ministry.

  • Understand, appreciate, and critically engage the world around them in ministry from a biblical worldview.

  • Demonstrate Christlike character.

  • Think critically, write cogently, and communicate effectively, supporting conclusions with sound scholarship.

  • Apply a broad range of basic ministry skills in a vocational ministry role.

  • Lead effectively as a servant in a local church or para-church setting.

Program Requirements (120 Credits)

Biblical Studies (39 Credits)

  • BI-BS1101 Inductive Bible Study (3 Credits) †

  • BI-BS2101 Principles of Biblical Interpretation (3 Credits) †

  • BI-NT1101 New Testament Survey (3 Credits) †

  • BI-NT2101 Life of Christ (3 Credits) †

    • or BI-NT2102 Gospel of John (3 Credits) †

  • BI-NT4101 Romans (3 Credits) †

  • BI-OT1101 Old Testament Survey I (3 Credits) †

  • BI-OT1102 Old Testament Survey II (3 Credits) †

  • BI-TH1101 Introduction to Biblical Living (3 Credits) †

  • BI-TH3101 Doctrines I: Bible, God, and Holy Spirit (3 Credits) †

  • BI-TH3102 Doctrines II: Man, Christ, and Salvation (3 Credits) †

  • BI-TH3103 Doctrines III: Angels, Church, and End Times (3 Credits) †

  • BI-TH4103 Integrated Theology Seminar (3 Credits) †

  • BI- Biblical Studies Electives (3 Credits)

Christian Ministry (30 Credits)

  • CM-CD1101 Personal Evangelism (3 Credits) †

  • CM-CD1102 Biblical Discipleship (3 Credits) †

  • CM-CD4101 Supervised Ministry Experience (3 Credits) †

  • CM-IM1101 Introduction to Global Missions (3 Credits) †

  • CM-PA1101 Introduction to Servant Leadership (3 Credits) †

  • CM-WA1101 Theology & Practice of Worship (3 Credits) †

  • CM Christian Ministry Electives (12 Credits)

General Education (36 Credits)

  • GE-CM1101 Oral Communication (3 Credits)

  • GE-CM2101 Intercultural Communication (3 Credits)

  • GE-EN1101 English Composition I (3 Credits)

  • GE-EN1102 English Composition II (3 Credits)

  • GE-EN2101 Introduction to Literature (3 Credits)

  • GE-HI2101 Survey of Western Civilization I (3 Credits)

    • or GE-HI2102 Survey of Western Civilization II (3 Credits)

  • GE-HI3101 Alaska Studies (3 Credits)

  • GE-MA1101 College Mathematics (3 Credits)

  • GE-PH2101 Introduction to Philosophy (3 Credits)

  • GE-PH3101 Survey of Worldviews (3 Credits)

  • GE-SC Lab Science Elective (3 Credits)

  • GE-SS2101 Social Structures: Marriage and Family (3 Credits)

Electives (15 Credits)

Christian Ministry Training: 8 Semesters

† Indicates a “core” course in which a grade of C or better is required for graduation.

Degree Sequence

Fall Freshmen Year

3

BI-BS1101

Inductive Bible Study†

3

BI-OT1101

Old Testament Survey I †

3

BI-TH1101

Introduction to Biblical Living †

3

CM-CD1101

Personal Evangelism †

3

GE-EN1101

English Composition I

Spring Freshman Year

3

BI-OT1102

Old Testament Survey II †

3

CM-CD1102

Biblical Discipleship †

3

CM-IM1101

Introduction to Global Missions †

3

CM-PA1101

Introduction to Servant Leadership †

3

GE-EN1102

English Composition II

Fall Sophomore Year

3

BI-NT2101 or BI-NT2102

Life of Christ † or Gospel of John †

3

GE-HI3101

Alaska Studies

3

GE-PH2101

Introduction to Philosophy

3

GE-SC

Lab Science Elective

3

  

Open Elective

Spring Sophomore Year

3

BI-NT1101

New Testament Survey †

3

Bi-BS2101

Principles of Biblical Interpretation †

3

CM-WA1101

Theology & Practice of Worship †

3

GE-EN2101

Introduction to Literature

3

GE-MA1101

College Mathematics

Fall Junior Year

3

BI-TH3103

Doctrines III: Angels, Church, and End Times †

3

CM Elective

Christian Ministry (Emphasis) Elective

3

GE-CM1101

Oral Communication

3

GE-SS2101

Social Structures: Marriage and Family

3

  

Open Elective

Spring Junior Year

3

BI-TH3102

Doctrines II: Man, Christ, and Salvation †

3

CM Elective

Christian Ministry (Emphasis) Elective

3

GE-CM2101

Intercultural Communication

3

GE-HI2101
or GE-HI2102

Survey of Western Civilization I or Survey of Western Civilization II

3

GE-PH3101

Survey of Worldviews

Fall Senior Year

3

BI-TH3101

Doctrines I: Bible, God, and Holy Spirit †

3

BI Elective

Biblical Studies Elective

3

CM Elective

Christian Ministry (Emphasis) Elective

3

  

Open Elective

3

  

Open Elective

Spring Senior Year

3

BI-NT4101

Romans †

3

BI-TH4103

Integrated Theology Seminar †

3

CM-CD4101

Supervised Ministry Experience †

3

CM Elective

Christian Ministry (Emphasis) Elective

3

  

Open Elective

 

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