DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED

Departments and Courses

Bible (B)

Old Testament Studies (OT)
The Pentateuch
The Kingdom Period
Early Israelite History
The Exile Period
Major/Minor Prophets
Wisdom Literature
New Testament Studies (NT)
The Gospels
Acts- II Corinthians
Galatians
Titus-Revelations

Theology (TH)
Theology
Apologetics
Prophecy
Hermeneutics
Church of Christ Doctrine

Practical Church Ministry (PCM)
Missiology
Personal Evangelism
Leadership and Administration
Multicultural
Preaching
Homiletics
Expository Preaching
Ministerial Ethics

Biblical Counseling (BCM)
Biblical Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Family Counseling

General History (GHS)
The Restoration Movement
History of the Christian Church



General Communications (GCM)
English Composition
Advanced English
Methods of Research
Public Speaking

Instructional Education (IED)
Techniques of Teaching
Adult Education
Teaching the Lesson
Workshop Design
Electives
Biblical Geography
Church Administration
Biblical Hebrew
Biblical Greek
Spanish I & II
Computer Applications

Thesis/Dissertations Research Writing

Practicum/Field
Chapel
Field Projects

CREDIT HOUR REQUIREMENTS

ASSOCIATE PROGRAM

BACHELOR PROGRAMS

MASTER PROGRAMS 

Department	Associate	Bachelor B S	Bachelor  TH	Masters
OT Studies           (BOT)	15	30	30	12
NT Studies           (BNT)	15	30	30	12
Theology              (BTH)	6	6	15	3
Ministry               (PCM)	3	6	3	3
Preaching             (PCM)	6	6	3	0
Counseling          (BCM)	3	6	3	0
History                 (GHS)	3	3	3	0
Communications (GCM)	6	6	6	3
Electives	3	9	9	0
Practicum/Field		18	18	12
TOTAL Credit Hours	=SUM(ABOVE) 60	=SUM(ABOVE) 120	=SUM(ABOVE) 120	=SUM(ABOVE) 45

 ASSOCIATE PROGRAM

Associate of Biblical Studies

Biblical Studies help students develop a fundamental competency in
biblical history, literature, interpretive methods, preaching, counseling,
and theology through contemporary critical methodology. Students gain
an understanding of other cultures and world religions from historical,
traditional, and contemporary expressions. Upon completion of the
program students are prepared to enter into ministry or continue to the
bachelor level.

 

 

 

 

 

BACHELOR PROGRAMS

" Bachelor of Biblical Studies
" Bachelor of Divinity
" Bachelor of Theology

These Bachelor Degree Programs seek to provide students with the
skills needed for biblical exegesis in order to teach and preach the Word
of God, and to prepare them to pursue seminary studies. Undergraduate
studies build a solid foundation of scripture and theology, while also
challenging students to develop their love for God, the Word, and his
people. Theses programs strive to deepen the students' commitment to
understand the mandate of the church for evangelism and discipleship to
the lost. Graduates should be capable of applying scripture to this task.
On a practical level the program teaches skills in communicating the
Word of God (e.g. preaching and teaching) and provides adequate
preparation to continue with seminary studies.
 

MASTER PROGRAMS

" Master of Biblical Studies
" Master of Divinity
" Master of Religious Education
" Master of Theology

The Masters are professional-level degrees designed to prepare
students for work in biblical studies with a practitioner's approach to
Biblical studies this program provides a foundation for students to
pursue more advanced studies and degree programs such as the Master
of Divinity (M.Div.) followed by the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) .The M.A.
program is open to applicants who hold the B.A. or B.S. degree. The
major for this program is Biblical Studies. A student may acquire an
area of concentration by earning 12 semester hours of non-required
courses in Old Testament Studies, New Testament Studies, Professional
Studies, Theological and Historical Studies, Missions Studies, or
Counseling Studies.


DOCTORAL PROGRAMS

" Doctor of Ministry
" Doctor of Religious Education
" Doctor of Philosophy Religious Studies
" Doctor of Theology