Bachelor of Arts Degrees
The Bachelor of Arts degree is a college program of 128 hours with an emphasis on the Greek language. Concentrations are available in the following disciplines: Biblical Counseling, Biblical Studies, Christian Education, Pulpit Ministries, & Urban Ministries.
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To be admitted into the Bachelor of Arts program students must:
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successfully complete the required courses or equivalent course content of the Associate of Arts program
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the semester prior to enrollment, submit an application via the Admissions Office and be accepted into the Bachelor of Arts program
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receive approval to enter his/her chosen area of concentration
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The degree consists of 110 hours of general requirements and 18 hours of concentration requirements.
Bachelor of Arts General Requirements
Core Courses
Bible and Theology (51 hrs.):
Bible Survey I – Old Testament - 3 hrs.
Bible Survey II – New Testament - 3 hrs.
Pauline Epistles I (Romans) - 3 hrs.
Introduction to Bible Study - 3 hrs.
Hermeneutics - 3 hrs.
Personal Evangelism - 2 hrs.
Introduction to Theology - 3 hrs.
Systematic Theology I, II, & III - 9 hrs
Dispensation Theology - 3 hrs.
Old Testament Electives – 6 hrs.
Electives – 13 hrs.
General Studies (26 hrs.):
Communication Skills (Speech) - 2 hrs.
English Composition I - 3 hrs.
English Composition II - 3 hrs.
Great Christian Literature - 3 hrs.
History - 6 hrs.
Orientation - 1 hr.
Biblical Leadership - 2 hrs.
Natural Sciences/College Math - 6 hrs.
Departmental Studies (21 hrs.):
Christian Life and Maturity - 1 hr.
Introduction to World Views - 3 hrs.
Church History - 3 hrs.
Introduction to Missions - 2 hrs.
Introduction to Biblical Counseling - 3 hrs.
Introduction to Christian Education - 3 hrs.
Dynamics of Urban Ministries - 3 hrs.
The Teaching Process – 3 hrs.
BA Language Requirements (12 hrs.):
Biblical Greek or Foreign Language – 12 hrs.
Concentration Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Counseling
Christian Apologetics - 3 hrs.
Theology of Christian Counseling - 3 hrs.
Marriage & Family Counseling - 3 hrs.
Crisis Counseling - 3 hrs.
Comparative Counseling - 3 hrs.
Practicum in Biblical Counseling - 3 hrs.
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
Christian Apologetics - 3 hrs.
Bible Prophecy - 2 hrs.
Biblical Textual Issues - 2 hrs.
Bible Electives - 8 hrs.
Practicum in Biblical Studies - 3 hrs.
Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education
Christian Apologetics - 3 hrs.
Church Education Ministries - 3 hrs.
Christian Education Administration - 3 hrs.
The Teaching Process - 3 hrs.
The Christian Home - 3 hrs.
Practicum in Christian Education - 3 hrs.
Bachelor of Arts in Pulpit Ministries
Christian Apologetics - 3hrs.
Expository Preaching I & II - 6 hrs.
Pastoral Theology - 2 hrs.
Church Planting & Revitalization - 2 hrs.
Church Administration - 2 hrs.
Practicum in Pulpit Ministries - 3 hrs.
Bachelor of Arts in Urban Ministries
Christian Apologetics - 3 hrs.
Principles & Practices of Multi-ethnic Churches - 3 hrs.
Leadership in Urban Church - 3 hrs.
Developing Cultural and Ethnic Sensitivity - 3 hrs.
The City in Theological Perspectives - 3 hrs.
Practicum in Urban Ministry - 3 hrs.