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 |
p 3 3 3 3 1 2 2 |
1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-6 1-6 1-8 |
0 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 |
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 |
1-6 1-6 3-6 3-6 3-8 5-8 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 |
1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-7 3-7 |
6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 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 |
2 2 2 3 3 2 2 3 1 |
1-8 1-8 1-8 3-8 3-8 1-8 3-8 5-8 5-8 |
4 4 4 3 3 4 4 3 1 |
and/or from Bachelor of Art in Christian Music Curriculum |
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Total |
120 credit hours |