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BACHELOR OF

MINISTRY

This four-year, 120 credit-hour program of study provides a solid foundation for church ministry for pastors, pastoral assistants, biblical counselors, youth leaders, church education directors, musicians, and office personnel. The degree may also serve as a base for graduate study in ministry fields.

The Bachelor of Ministry degree consists of six different specializations: Bible, Biblical Counseling, Church Business, Church Ministries, Pastoral Studies, and Youth Ministries.

Bible

The Bible specialization provides the student with the knowledge and study tools needed to understand, interpret, and apply Bible truth effectively. The required courses provide a basic foundation of biblical knowledge, philosophy, and values which will serve as guiding principles for life and ministry. The program also allows the flexibility of emphasizing one of several areas of ministry. Students seeking a Bible specialization must pursue at least one minor. Semester hours required in each category are as follows:

 

Bible/Theology/CM Core – 31 credits

  • Introduction to Worldview (3)
  • Old Testament Survey (3)
  • New Testament Survey (3)
  • Genesis (2)
  • Life and Teachings of Christ I (3)
  • Life and Teachings of Christ II (3)
  • Principles of Bible Study (2)
  • Personal Evangelism (2)
  • Christian Leadership (2)
  • Bible Doctrines I (3)
  • Bible Doctrines II (3)
  • Field Practicum (2)

Specialization Core – 32 credits

  • Capstone Internship (3)
  • Pentateuch (2)
  • Historical Books (2)
  • Life of David (2)
  • Acts (2)
  • Romans (2)
  • Major Prophets (2)
  • General Epistles (2)
  • Minor Prophets (2)
  • Revelation (2)
  • Teaching Bible (3)
  • Contemporary Theology (2)
  • Church History (3)
  • Baptist History (3)

General Education – 30 credits

  • English Composition I (3)
  • English Composition II (3)
  • Literature (3)
  • Western Civilization I (3)
  • Western Civilization II (3)
  • Fundamentals of Speech (3)
  • Math or Science (3)
  • Gen. Ed. Electives (9)

Electives/minor(s) – 27 credits

 

Total – 120 credits

Church Ministries
The Church Ministries specialization is designed to prepare the student to serve as an assistant to a pastor in a role that includes overseeing the Sunday school, children’s ministries, and other educational functions of the church. Semester hours required in each category are as follows:

 

Bible/Theology/CM Core – 31 credits

  • Introduction to Worldview (3)
  • Old Testament Survey (3)
  • New Testament Survey (3)
  • Genesis (2)
  • Life and Teachings of Christ I (3)
  • Life and Teachings of Christ II (3)
  • Principles of Bible Study (2)
  • Personal Evangelism (2)
  • Christian Leadership (2)
  • Bible Doctrines I (3)
  • Bible Doctrines II (3)
  • Field Practicum (2)

Specialization Core – 33 credits

  • Capstone Internship (3)
  • Introduction to Business (3)
  • Organizational Comm. (3)
  • Found. of Biblical Counseling (3)
  • Digital Media for Ministry (2)
  • Philosophy of Church Music (2)
  • Marriage and the Family (2)
  • Admin. and Instr. Strategies (2)
  • Sunday School Administration (2)
  • Child Evangelism (2)
  • Philosophy of Christian Education (2)
  • Introduction to World Missions (3)
  • Survey of Church Ministries (2)
  • Youth Ministry Philosophy/Leadership (2)

General Education – 30 credits

  • English Composition I (3)
  • English Composition II (3)
  • Literature (3)
  • Western Civilization I (3)
  • Western Civilization II (3)
  • Fundamentals of Speech (3)
  • Math or Science (3)
  • Gen. Ed. Electives (9)

Electives/minor(s) – 26 credits

Total – 120 credits

Church Business
The Church Business specialization is designed to prepare the student to serve in a financial management role within a local church ministry. Semester hours required in each category are as follows:

Bible/Theology/CM Core – 31 credits

  • Introduction to Worldview (3)
  • Old Testament Survey (3)
  • New Testament Survey (3)
  • Genesis (2)
  • Life and Teachings of Christ I (3)
  • Life and Teachings of Christ II (3)
  • Principles of Bible Study (2)
  • Personal Evangelism (2)
  • Christian Leadership (2)
  • Bible Doctrines I (3)
  • Bible Doctrines II (3)
  • Field Practicum (2)

Specialization Core – 35 credits

  • Capstone Internship (3)
  • Principles of Accounting I (3)
  • Principles of Accounting II (3)
  • Organizational Communications (3)
  • Principles of Marketing (3)
  • Principles of Management (3)
  • Corporate Finance (3)
  • Economics (3)
  • Business Law (3)
  • Interpersonal Communications (3)
  • Introduction to Statistics (3)
  • Pastoral Administration (2)

General Education – 30 credits

  • English Composition I (3)
  • English Composition II (3)
  • Literature (3)
  • Western Civilization I (3)
  • Western Civilization II (3)
  • Fundamentals of Speech (3)
  • Math or Science (3)
  • Gen. Ed. Electives (9)

Electives – 24 credits

Total – 120 credits

Youth Ministry
The Youth Ministries specialization prepares students for ministering to young people and their families through a variety of programs in the context of the local church. Special emphasis is given to understanding and effectively working with those who are in their teen years.

Bible/Theology/CM Core – 31 credits

  • Introduction to Worldview (3)
  • Old Testament Survey (3)
  • New Testament Survey (3)
  • Genesis (2)
  • Life and Teachings of Christ I (3)
  • Life and Teachings of Christ II (3)
  • Principles of Bible Study (2)
  • Personal Evangelism (2)
  • Christian Leadership (2)
  • Bible Doctrines I (3)
  • Bible Doctrines II (3)
  • Field Practicum (2)

Specialization Core – 38 credits

  • Capstone Internship (6)
  • Found. of Biblical Counseling (3)
  • Digital Media for Ministry (2)
  • Admin. and Instr. Strategies (2)
  • Introduction to Missions (3)
  • Sermon Preparation (3)
  • Sermon Delivery (3)
  • Pastoral Administration (2)
  • YM Philosophy and Leadership (2)
  • History and Theological Found. of YM (2)
  • YM Programs and Methods (2)
  • Teaching Youth (2)
  • Contemporary Issues in YM (2)
  • Discipleship and Mentoring in YM (2)
  • Counseling Youth (2)

General Education – 30 credits

  • English Composition I (3)
  • English Composition II (3)
  • Literature (3)
  • Western Civilization I (3)
  • Western Civilization II (3)
  • Fundamentals of Speech (3)
  • Math or Science (3)
  • Gen. Ed. Electives (9)

Electives – 21 credits

Total – 120 credits

Pastoral Studies
The Pastoral Studies specialization is designed to prepare men for pastoral leadership. Emphasis is given to biblical studies, Bible languages, church administration, preaching, counseling, and other skills that will be valuable to the man whom God has called to oversee the life and growth of a local church. Semester hours required in each category are as follows:

Bible/Theology/CM Core – 31 credits

  • Introduction to Worldview (3)
  • Old Testament Survey (3)
  • New Testament Survey (3)
  • Genesis (2)
  • Life and Teachings of Christ I (3)
  • Life and Teachings of Christ II (3)
  • Principles of Bible Study (2)
  • Personal Evangelism (2)
  • Christian Leadership (2)
  • Bible Doctrines I (3)
  • Bible Doctrines II (3)
  • Field Practicum (2)

Specialization Core – 39 credits

  • Capstone Internship (6)
  • Found. of Biblical Counseling (3)
  • Elementary Greek I (3)
  • Elementary Greek II (3)
  • Intermediate Greek I (3)
  • Intermediate Greek II (3)
  • Church History (3)
  • Philosophy of Church Music (2)
  • Admin. and Instr. Strategies (2)
  • Introduction to Missions (3)
  • Sermon Preparation (3)
  • Sermon Delivery (3)
  • Pastoral Administration (2)

General Education – 30 credits

  • English Composition I (3)
  • English Composition II (3)
  • Literature (3)
  • Western Civilization I (3)
  • Western Civilization II (3)
  • Fundamentals of Speech (3)
  • Math or Science (3)
  • Gen. Ed. Electives (9)

Electives/minor(s) – 20 credits

Total – 120 credits

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