Course |
Credits |
|
|---|---|---|
General Studies |
36 |
|
| 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 |
| PS 221 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
Ministry Studies |
12 |
|
| MS 101 | Introduction to Christian Missions | 3 |
| MS 105 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| Choose two of the following courses. Students must choose PR 205 and PR 206 or SP 105 and SP 106 | ||
| PR 205 | Preaching I | 3 |
| PR 206 | Preaching II | 3 |
| SP 105 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| SP 106 | Advanced Public Speaking | 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 311 | Christian Theology III | 3 |
Major Studies |
30 |
|
| CE 101 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| CE 111 | Introduction to Family Ministry | 3 |
| CE 238 | Leadership Principles and Practices | 3 |
| CN 101 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| WL 181 | Introduction to Worship for the Evangelical Church | 3 |
| TH 331 | World Religions | 3 |
| Christian Leadership Concentration (Five Courses) | ||
| BA 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BA 251 | Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BA 311 | Business and Global Studies | 3 |
| BA 321 | Social Entrepreneurship & Management of Nonprofits | 3 |
| PW 315 | Pastoral Ministry and Leadership | 3 |
General Electives |
15 |
|
Total Degree Hours |
129 |
|
Prerequisite: CP 100. Students needing this course should register for it during their first semester of study. All course work is completed online. There is no charge for this course.
Learning Outcomes
1. Students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
2. Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
3. Students will be able to explain and model a functional ecclesiology that emphasizes unity and teamwork in local church ministry.
4. Students will be able to recruit and train lay volunteers for various local church ministries.
5. Students will be able to demonstrate basic competencies for leading as a ministry associate, youth minister, or family minister.