Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies & Christian Ministry
Transfer Credits
Transfer up to 50% of the degree total
Accreditation
ABHE Accreditation
Credit Hours
Years (Average)
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.
Degree Requirements
Check out the program requirements here!
Scope and Sequence
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Fall Freshmen Year |
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3 |
BI-BS1101 |
Inductive Bible Study† |
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3 |
BI-OT1101 |
Old Testament Survey I † |
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3 |
BI-TH1101 |
Introduction to Biblical Living † |
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3 |
CM-CD1101 |
Personal Evangelism † |
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3 |
GE-EN1101 |
College Composition I |
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Spring Freshman Year |
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3 |
BI-OT1102 |
Old Testament Survey II † |
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3 |
CM-DM1101 |
Biblical Discipleship † |
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3 |
CM-IM1101 |
Introduction to Global Missions † |
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3 |
CM-PA1101 |
Introduction to Servant Leadership † |
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3 |
GE-EN1102 |
College Composition II |
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Fall Sophomore Year |
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3 |
BI-NT2101 or BI-NT2102 |
Life of Christ † |
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3 |
GE-HI3101 |
Alaska Studies |
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3 |
GE-PH2101 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
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3 |
GE-SC |
Lab Science Elective |
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3 |
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Open Elective |
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Spring Sophomore Year |
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3 |
BI-NT1101 |
New Testament Survey † |
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3 |
Bi-BS2101 |
Principles of Biblical Interpretation † |
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3 |
CM-WA1101 |
Theology & Practice of Worship † |
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3 |
GE-EN2101 |
Introduction to Literature |
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3 |
GE-MA1101 |
College Mathematics |
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Fall Junior Year |
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3 |
BI-TH3103 |
Doctrines III: Angels, Church, and End Times † |
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3 |
BI Elective |
Biblical Studies Elective |
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3 |
CM Elective |
Christian Ministry (Emphasis) Elective |
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3 |
GE-SS2101 |
Social Structures: Marriage and Family |
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3 |
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Open Elective |
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Spring Junior Year |
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3 |
BI-TH3102 |
Doctrines II: Man, Christ, and Salvation † |
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3 |
CM Elective |
Christian Ministry (Emphasis) Elective |
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3 |
GE-CM2101 |
Intercultural Communication |
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3 |
GE-HI2101 |
Survey of Western Civilization I or Survey of Western Civilization II |
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3 |
GE-PH3101 |
Survey of Worldviews |
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Fall Senior Year |
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3 |
BI-TH3101 |
Doctrines I: Bible, God, and Holy Spirit † |
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3 |
GE-EN4101 |
Academic Research Writing |
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3 |
CM Elective |
Christian Ministry (Emphasis) Elective |
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3 |
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Open Elective |
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3 |
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Open Elective |
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Spring Senior Year |
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3 |
BI-NT4101 |
Romans † |
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3 |
BI-TH4103 |
Integrated Theology Seminar † |
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3 |
CM-CD4101 |
Supervised Ministry Experience † |
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3 |
CM Elective |
Christian Ministry (Emphasis) Elective |
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3 |
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Open Elective |