BIBLE FOUNDATIONS DIPLOMA
This is a one year program, often taken part time over two years. The objective is to equip lay people for more effective ministry. It also provides the foundation for the degree programs.
Biblical Understanding [33 credits]
The emphasis is on how to study and interpret Scripture for a lifetime of study. Bible classes involve a synthesis of all the books of the Bible, and Bible Interpretation courses will developing Bible study skills.
Bible Synthesis (24)
- O.T. Pentateuch (4)
- O.T. Historical Books (4)
- O.T. Psalms & Wisdom (4)
- O.T. Prophets (4)
- N.T. Gospels & Acts (4)
- N.T. Epistles & Revelation (4)
Bible Interpretation (6)
- Bible Interpretation I (3)
- Bible Interpretation II (3)
Bible Doctrine (3)
- Foundations to Theology (3)
Ministry Foundations [12 credits]
The purpose is to lay a solid biblical foundation for ministry, applying biblical principles to developing skills for effective ministry. Each course will include a study of Scripture to discern biblical principles for ministry. The first year will focus on what it means to be a disciple of Christ, and the second year on how to make disciples. The courses include mentoring by a church leader.
ASSOCIATE OF CHRISTIAN STUDIES
Combine the Bible Foundations Diploma with 45 credits of appropriate Cultural Understanding courses for an Associates degree. (These can be transferred from another college.)
Cultural Understanding (45 credits)
The focus is on developing a biblical worldview, learning to view all of life from a biblical perspective. Students take courses in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, and communication.
BACHELOR OF BIBLICAL MINISTRY
The bachelor’s degree requires 96 credits beyond the Associates degree, including 15 more in Cultural Understanding. All students Major in Bible, and choose a Ministry Minor.
Biblical Understanding [39-45 credits]
Building on interpretive skills developed earlier, students take 6 courses involving in depth study of key Bible books, and a sequence of courses in Biblical and Systematic Theology.
Bible Analysis (18-24)
- O.T. Law Book (3-4)
- O.T. Historical Book (3-4)
- O.T. Wisdom Book (3-4)
- O.T. Prophetic Book (3-4)
- N.T. Gospel Book (3-4)
- N.T. Epistles Book (3-4)
Bible Doctrine (21)
- O.T. Theology (3)
- N.T. Theology (3)
- Historical Theology (3)
- Systematic Theology I (4)
- Systematic Theology II (4)
- Systematic Theology III (4)
Ministry Development [24 credits]
Building on the Ministry Foundation skills laid earlier, students develop skills in a specific ministry area, such as: Pastoral Ministry, Youth Ministry, Children’s Ministry, World Ministry, Apologetics, Biblical Counseling, Evangelism and Discipleship, Church Planting, and Worship Ministry.
Students will meet regularly with pastoral mentors in their church to help them apply the ministry principles to their lives. They also do a Ministry Internship in and through their local church.
