The
Bachelor Degree Program provides the student with a basic course of study
giving him or her a foundation for Christian ministry and fruitful Christian
living. This degree is not a liberal arts degree; it is a theological
preparation and intended to equip the student to live a life that glorifies God.
Upon completion, the student will be able to demonstrate confident proficiency
in the following disciplines:
Basic
Evangelical Theology
Bible Interpretation
Bible Contents
ChristianMinistry
Church History
Defense of the Faith
Language
Development-English Further proficiency is gained by
completing their emphasis track. This is comprised of electives taken in a
certain emphasis. They include:
Biblical
Studies
Christian
Counseling
Christian
Education
Theology
Ministry
Pastoral Theology
Credit
Requirements: The student is required to complete 120 credits. The credits are
comprised of Core Curriculum: 90 credits-Core curriculum completion is
mandatory for receiving the Bachelors. You can view the courses under each
program by clicking the link. Electives: 30 credits
The electives are arranged "buffet style" so that the
student may mix and match the combination desirable. By selecting courses
primarily in theology, a student is said to have an emphasis in theology. You
can view the electives here.
Bachelor of Chaplaincy Studies
In addition to the 26
hours General Education requirements, 22 hours in Old Testament, 12 hours in
New Testament, 12 hours in Doctrine, Theology, History, and 51 hours
of Chaplaincy are required.
Bachelor of Christian Counseling
In addition to the 36 hours
General Education requirements, 30 hours in Christian Counseling, 18 hours
Bible-related hours and 39 hours of electives are required.
Note:
The counseling degree program or its individual courses alone are not
designed to qualify the student for counseling licensure in specific states.
Each state establishes its own requirements. A student interested in seeking
such licensure should check with his/her state-licensing agency to obtain
information regarding its requirements.
Bachelor of Church Administration
Chaplaincy
In
addition to 36 hours General Education requirements, 45 hours in core Business
Administration, 15 hours in Business Administration concentration, 18 hours in
Bible-related, and 9 hours of electives are required. A minor in Church
Business Administration is available as part of the BA in Business
Administration.
Cost: $140 per
credit. Transferred and life experience credits are charged a small fee.
Textbooks are included for students in the US and Canada.
