Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (BBS)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate student will be able to:

~ Express a general knowledge of the books of the Bible, including key individuals, major events, and

 historical settings.

~ Articulate a synthesis of every major category of systematic theology.

~ Exegete and apply Scripture using inductive methods and principles of literal-grammatical-historical

principles of interpretation.

~ Communicate biblical truth clearly and effectively and make application to everyday living.

~ Relate effectively as a servant-leader in a local church or para-church setting.

~ Understand and articulate the grace principles of progressive sanctification in a life of ministry.

Credit Hours

Students of this program should complete 120 credit hours of instruction.

Delivery Method

Classes are delivered on the grounds of the university facilities and online system.

Required Courses and Electives

Classification

Course Number

Subject

Credits

Semester

Total Credits

Foundational Core Requirement 20 credits

CU100.1-4

CU101

CU102

CU103

CU104

CU105.1-2

CU106

CM110.1-2

WORSHIP I, II, III, IV

THE LIFE OF THE BELIEVER

CHRISTIAN ETHICS

PHILOSOPHY OF CHURCH EDUCATION

PRINCIPLES OF WORSHIP

SPECIAL LECTURE I, II

HYMNOLOGY

WORSHIP CHOIR I, II

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1-4

1-4

1-4

1-6

1-6

1-8

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3

3

3

3

2

2

4

Biblical Studies Core Requirement 42 credits

BS201.1-2

BS202.1-2

BS211

BS212

BS213

BS311

BS312

BS313

BS314.1-2

BS350

BS490

NEW TESTAMENT I, II

OLD TESTAMENT I, II

THE DOCTRINE OF GOD

DOCTRINE OF SALVATION

CHURCH & SOCIETY

INTRODUCTION TO MINISTRY

EXAMPLES OF LEADERSHIP

CHRIST & THE HOLY SPIRIT

SPIRITUAL FORMATION I, II

MANAGING A CHURCH

GRADUATION PROJECT

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3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

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1-6

3-6

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5-8

5-8

5-8

5-8

7-8

6

6

3

3

3

3

3

3

6

3

3

General Education Requirement 33 credits

GE101.1-2

GE102

GE103

GE104

GE105

GE201

GE202

GE203

GE204

GE205

ENGLISH COMPOSITION I, II

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

MATH FOR GENERAL EDUCATION

TECHNOLOGY IN WORSHIP

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

MUSIC APPRECIATION

MUSIC AND WORSHIP

CHURCH HISTORY

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELING

LEADERSHIP & COACHING

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

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1-4

1-4

1-4

1-4

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3-6

3-6

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3-7

6

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

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3

Electives 25 credits

BS261.1-2

BS262.1-2

BS263.1-2

BS351

BS352

CU212.1-2

CU311.1-2

CU390

CU400

CHINESE LANGUAGE FOR MISSION

SPANISH LANGUAGE FOR MISSION

KOREAN LANGUAGE FOR MISSION

MINISTRY STEWARDSHIP

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

WORSHIP DANCE I, II

CREATIVE ARTS FOR CHRISTIAN I, II

MAJOR FIELD INTERNSHIP

RESEARCH STRATEGIES

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2

2

3

3

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1-8

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3-8

3-8

1-8

3-8

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and/or from Bachelor of Art in Christian Music Curriculum

Total

120 credit hours