What Courses Should I Take?
Welcome to Boyce College! We look forward to meeting you in the days ahead as you begin your studies here.
Some of the most important decisions you will make relate to the courses you will take in the coming semester. The information below is designed to help you with those choices. You should use this information together with the class schedule.
The information below is divided into four sections.
Note: If you register online, you are responsible to make sure you sign up for the correct courses. Read the information below carefully, and contact Boyce College if needed for academic counseling.
Preliminary Information
Telephone numbers to remember: If you need further assistance with the courses you should take, call the Boyce College Office of Academic Advising at 1-502-897-4502. If you need assistance with how to register on-line for courses, contact Academic Records at 1-502-897-4209.
New Student Orientation. Information is available on the web concerning orientation for new students. Orientation for new students is mandatory. Even if you have registered for your classes on the web you must attend the sessions related to academic advising. In these sessions you will have the opportunity to review your class selection and to meet the Department Coordinators and other faculty in your degree major.
Course Numbering. Each course listed in the schedule has a course number. For example, the first listing for “Old Testament Survey I” is numbered “BL 101 A.”
The first two letters indicate the course subject. For example, BL is for Bible; CE for Christian Education; CM for Computer, etc. Those letters are followed by a three-digit number. The first digit indicates the year in which a course should be taken. For example, BL 101 can be taken by a first year student; CE 348 should be taken by a third year student, etc. The last two digits distinguish courses from one another (for example, BL 101, BL 111, etc.). The higher numbers do not necessarily mean the courses are more difficult.
Some courses have a letter following the number (i.e., BL 101 A, BL 101 B). This letter refers to the course section; it indicates that the same course is being taught more than once during the semester. If you intend to take Old Testament Survey I, you only need to sign up for one section of the course.
Prerequisites. Some courses require you to complete one or more other courses before you take them. Prerequisites for all courses are listed in the class schedule.
If you look under the column “Prerequisites/Notes” for BL 101A you will not see anything listed. This means there are no prerequisites for this course. If you look under comments for BL 312 (Interpreting Job), however, it reads: "BL 101”. That means you need to take this course or its equivalent before you take BL 312. It is your responsibility to check the prerequisites for each course you intend to take.
How many courses should you take? A “3 credit hour course” meets for 3 hours a week for one semester (August–November or January–May). A “Full time student” will take 12 or more credit hours, a “Part time student” will take less than 12 credit hours. Full time students should take plan to take 12 to 15 credit hours, depending on family, work and ministry responsibilities.
Student Classifications. Some course descriptions state they should be taken by students at the Sophomore level, etc. These levels are determined by how many credit hours a student has earned, including transfer hours.
Boyce College students are classified as follows:
- Freshman: 0-29 hours
- Sophomore: 30-62 hours
- Junior: 63-92 hours
- Senior: 93+ hours
Please make your course selections with these classifications in mind.
Note: Information about the content of specific courses can be found in the Boyce College Catalog.
Courses You Should Take: First Time College Students
The following are recommendations for first time students.
The first course you should sign up for is “EN 101 English Composition I.” This course will not only help you with the basics of English but will review requirements used for writing term and research papers at Boyce College.
Note: Students may not enroll in any 200 level or higher course without taking English Composition I and II. Courses at the 200 level or higher will require you to write research papers; you will learn the proper form to use in writing those papers in the English Composition classes.
The second course you should sign up for is “CM 101 Introduction to Computers.” Most of the papers and homework you turn in will need to be printed. If you do not know how to use a computer to do papers be sure to take this course. If you are proficient in the use of computers you may take the “Computer Proficiency Exam.” Check information on New Student Orientation for more details.
The next courses you should take are courses in your specific major. It is important that you take courses that are listed for your program as “Major Studies” in the Boyce catalog. Since these courses may not be offered every year, it is important you take them when they are available. See the section below entitled ‘Course Recommendations: Specific Majors’ to see if there are any of these courses for which you should enroll.
You should then plan to take one of the Bible Survey courses (either BL 101 Old Testament Survey I, BL 102 Old Testament Survey II, or BL 151 New Testament Survey I). You make take Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey at the same time, and you may take Old/New Testament Survey II before you take Survey I.
To round out your schedule, you should then take any other first year course that is required for all degree programs. These courses include:
- BL 111 Hermeneutics
- CE 101 Introduction to Christian Education
- MA 102 Contemporary Mathematics
- MS 101 Introduction to Christian Missions
- MS 105 Personal Evangelism
- PH 111 Worldviews I
Some course sections may fill before you have a chance to register for them. You should have a list of alternate courses and class times ready.
Note: When you register, you will automatically be signed up the course CP 100 Cooperative Program. This is non-credit course required for all students new to Boyce College. See the course description on the class schedule.
Courses You Should Take: Transfer Students
The first course transfer students should take is English Composition I or II, if needed, and Introduction to Computers.
Note: Students may not enroll in any 200 level or higher course without taking English Composition I and II. These courses will require you to write research papers; you will learn the proper form to use in writing those papers in the English Composition classes.
The next courses you should take are courses in your specific major. It is important that you take courses that are listed for your program as “Major Studies” in the Boyce catalog. Since these courses may not be offered every year, it is important you take them when they are available. See the section below entitled ‘Course Recommendations: Specific Majors’ to see if there are any of these courses for which you should enroll.
You should then take any other 100 level courses you have not yet had that are required for your degree program.
To round out your schedule, you should then take any 200 level courses required for your degree program. Check the catalog to see which courses are required. Be sure to check for any prerequisites.
Note: All students have automatically been registered for “CP 100 Cooperative Program.” This is non-credit course required for all students new to Boyce College. See the course description on the class schedule.
Course Recommendations: Specific Majors
As mentioned above, students should begin taking courses in their specific majors as soon as possible. The following guidelines will help you know which courses to take.
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies /
Associate of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies
If you are not transferring in any Bible courses, it is a good idea to get started right away with Old Testament Survey I or II or New Testament Survey I, or both an Old and New Testament Survey course (BL 101/102 and BL 151). You should also enroll in BL 111 Hermeneutics. The more advanced Bible and theology courses will be much easier if you take these foundational courses first. You might also consider taking Worldviews I (PH 111).
If you are transferring in with a larger amount of transfer credits, choose the appropriate 200-300 level courses, making sure you meet the necessary prerequisites.
You may contact Dr. Chad Brand with any questions at cbrand@sbts.edu.
Bachelor of Arts in Christian Worldview and Apologetics
New students should take Worldviews I (PH 111) which is required before any advanced courses can be taken. The Hermeneutics course (BL 111) is also recommended.
Students who are transferring in with a larger amount of transfer credits should choose the appropriate 200-400 level courses, making sure they have met the necessary prerequisites. If you have transfer credits that count toward Worldviews I (PH 111) and Worldviews II (PH 112), you should take any combination of the following: Introduction to Ethics (PH 311), Religion in the Public Square (PH 321), Metaphysics (PH 323), or The Problem of Evil (PH 423). Do not enroll in Christian Apologetics 3 (PH 415) unless you have transfer credit permission from our academic advisor (for Worldviews 1, PH 111; Worldviews 2, PH 112; Christian Apologetics 1, PH 215; and Christian Apologetics 2, PH 315) and permission from Professor Travis Kerns. If you do not have transfer credits for either Worldviews I (PH 111) or Worldviews II (PH 112), you will need to take those courses before enrolling in any 200-400 level courses in the major.
You may contact Professor Travis Kerns with any questions at tkerns@sbts.edu.
Bachelor of Arts in Expository Preaching and Pastoral Leadership
New Students may not take preaching courses until their sophomore year. They should begin taking the prerequisites for Preaching I, which include Old Testament Survey I and/or New Testament Survey I (BL 101/BL 151). They should also take Hermeneutics (BL 111) which is required before any advanced courses can be taken.
Students with transfer credits may register for Preaching I (PR 205) if they have taken the appropriate prerequisites (two semesters of either OT or NT Survey and Hermeneutics [BL 111]). Preaching II (PR 206) is also available for those who have taken Preaching I (PR 205) or its equivalent. Advanced Expository Preaching (PR 401) is also available for those who have taken Preaching I (PR 205) and Preaching II (PR 206) or their equivalents. Additionally, Pastoral Ministry and Leadership (PW 315) is available (no prerequisite).
You may contact Professor Brian Payne with any questions at bpayne@sbts.edu
Bachelor of Science: Church Ministry
New Students in Church Leadership; Children’s Ministry or Women’s Studies: All first year students should take CE 101 Introduction to Christian Education, CE 187 SME Survey I; and YM 101 Principles of Youth Ministry
Transfer students with a concentration in Church Leadership; Children’s ministry or Women’s studies: all transfer students should take CE 101 introduction to Christian Education; CE 187 SME: Survey I and YM 101 Principles of Youth Ministry.
All transfer students who are sophomores or higher should also take CE 287 SME: Small Groups I.
Transfer students who are sophomores or higher should also take the following courses provided they have taken the necessary prerequisites:
Concentration in Children’s Ministry: CE 215 Leadership and Administration of Children’s Ministry
Concentration in Leadership: CE 348 Leadership Management and Resources
Concentration in Women’s Studies: WS 211 The Role of Women in Ministry
All Church Ministry majors should take CE 426 Church Staff Relations provided you have taken the necessary prerequisites.
If you have questions you may contact Dr. Gary Almon at galmon@sbts.edu.
Bachelor of Science: Counseling
New Students. All new students should register for CN 101 Introduction to Biblical Counseling.
Transfer Students. All transfer students should sign up for CN 101 Introduction to Biblical Counseling. Transfer students who are equivalent to a sophomore or higher should also register for PS 221 Marriage and the Family, and for CN 350 Theological Basis of Biblical Counseling (if they meet the prerequisite).
For more information, you may contact Dr. David Adams (Acting Counseling Department Coordinator) at dadams@sbts.edu.
Bachelor of Science: Missions
New students should take MS 101 Introduction to Christian Missions and/or MS 105 Personal Evangelism. Both classes are needed prerequisites for future MS classes.
Transfer students should also take MS 101, Introduction to Christian Missions and/or MS 105 Personal Evangelism. Both classes serve as prerequisites for future MS classes.
Transfer students who have the equivalent of MS 101 Introduction to Christian Missions and/or MS 105 Personal Evangelism should enroll in MS 211 Introduction to Church Planting and/or MS 221 Introduction to Evangelism and Church Growth.
Students have the option of pursuing the Missions Internship track or the new Missions Praxis in Pioneer Church Planting track. New or transfer students who want to pursue the Missions Praxis in Pioneer Church Planting should also enroll in MS 187. If students would like more information on the Praxis program, they can email Dr. Carlton at bcarlton@sbts.edu or call him at 502-897-4611.
Transfer students should also contact Dr. R. Bruce Carlton to review a degree completion plan at: bcarlton@sbts.edu. Transfer students should also contact Dr. Carlton regarding the requirements of and preparation for their Missions Internship (MS 489). MS 489 is only offered during the summer term.
Bachelor of Science: Music Ministry
First year students should register for the following courses:
MU 110 Music Theory I
MU 115 Aural Skills I
MU 141 Supervised Music Experience: Survey I.
Choose one ensemble –
MU 150 Boyce Chorale,
MU 161 Boyce Worship Band,
MU 170 Boyce Instrumental Ensemble
(MU 161 and MU 170 require an audition, contact Dr. Brewton)
MU 165 Class Piano I
MU 181 Introduction to Worship
Also register for an Applied Major (MU 171, 173, 178; check course schedule for other courses not listed here. (Private lessons on your principle instrument of study).
An audition time during new student orientation for is scheduled for all entering music students – Saturday, August 9th. Plan to perform a musical selection in your major applied area (voice, piano, guitar, other). This audition will help us to place you with an applied teacher for the semester.
Transfer students who are not transferring in any music courses should register for the same courses listed above for first year students. Students who are transferring in music courses should contact Dr. Brewton for assistance in course selection. Transfer students should also plan to perform a musical selection in your major applied area during the orientation audition time.
All entering music students will also take a placement test in basic music reading and sight singing during the audition time.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Greg Brewton, Coordinator for Music Studies, at 1-502-897-4509, or by e-mail at gbrewton@sbts.edu. More information on Boyce Music Studies are available at www.biblicalworship.com, click on Boyce College Music.
Bachelor of Science: Youth Ministry
All new youth ministry students should register for YM 101 Principles of Youth Ministry, YM 187 Supervised Youth Ministry Experience: Survey I, and CE 101 Introduction to Christian Education.
Transfer students in youth ministry should also register for YM 101, YM 187, and CE 101. In addition, transfer students should contact a youth ministry faculty advisor in Rankin Hall 204 (800-525-6626 ext. 4207 or 502-987-4207) to review a degree completion plan. Additional youth ministry courses may be necessary in order to graduate in the desired time. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. David Adams at 800-626-5525, 502-897-4207, or dadams@sbts.edu.
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