Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies: Church Ministry Major
Students who complete this program will be equipped to work as associate ministers as well as other ministry positions related to teaching and leadership ministry. A 15 hour core of Church Ministry studies is required. Based upon ministry orientation, a 16 hour ministry Concentration and field education is chosen from three areas: Christian Leadership, Children’s Ministry, or Women’s Studies.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CP 100 | Cooperative Program | 0 |
| General Studies | 39 | |
| CM 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| EN 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EN 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HS 105 | Ancient Near Eastern History | 3 |
| HU 421 | Great Books Seminar I | 3 |
| HU 422 | Great Books Seminar II | 3 |
| MA — | Math Elective | 3 |
| PH 103 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PH 108 | Worldview Analysis | 3 |
| PH 311 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PH 321 | Religion in the Public Square | 3 |
| PS 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Choose one of the following two courses: | ||
| PS 221 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
| YM 451 | Youth and Family Ministry | 3 |
| Biblical and Theological Studies | 36 | |
| BL 101 | Old Testament Survey I | 3 |
| BL 102 | Old Testament Survey II | 3 |
| BL 111 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BL 151 | New Testament Survey I | 3 |
| BL 152 | New Testament Survey II | 3 |
| BL —– | Old or New Testament Elective | 3 |
| HS 201 | Church History I | 3 |
| HS 202 | Church History II | 3 |
| HS 305 | Baptist History | 3 |
| TH 211 | Christian Theology I | 3 |
| TH 212 | Christian Theology II | 3 |
| TH 213 | Christian Theology III | 3 |
| Ministry Studies | 9 | |
| MS 101 | Introduction to Christian Missions | 3 |
| MS 105 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| Choose one of the following two courses: | ||
| PR 205 | Preaching I | 3 |
| SP 105 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Major Studies | 31 | |
| CHURCH MINISTRY STUDIES | 15 | |
| CE 101 | Introduction to Christian Edu. | 3 |
| CE 426 | Church Staff Relations | 3 |
| CE 431 | Family Discipleship | 3 |
| YM 101 | Principles of Youth Ministry | 3 |
| YM 223 | Contemporary Communication with Youth | 3 |
| CONCENTRATION | 12 | |
| Choose one area: Christian Leadership, Children’s Ministry, Women’s Studies | ||
| FIELD EDUCATION | 4 | |
| CE 187 | Survey I | 1/2 |
| CE 188 | Survey II | 1/2 |
| CE 287 | Small Group I | 1/2 |
| CE 288 | Small Group II | 1/2 |
| CE 387 | Outreach I | 1/2 |
| CE 388 | Outreach II | 1/2 |
| CE 487 | Leadership I | 1/2 |
| CE 488 | Leadership II | 1/2 |
| General Electives | 15 | |
| Total Degree Hours | 130 | |
