Church Ministry

Major
Bachelor of Science in Biblical & Theological Studies

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Program Snapshot

129 Credit Hours
4 Years to Complete

Know the Word. Know God.

The church deserves the very best leaders.

This program is designed for students who want a thorough knowledge of the Bible (including the biblical languages), theology, and practical ministry training, as preparation for ministry and for graduate study.

Course Information

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Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses
Course Number Description Credit Hours
BC 101 Boyce College 101 (1)
CP 100 Cooperative Program (2)
Total (3)
General Studies
Course Number Description Credit Hours
EN 101 English Composition I 3
EN 102 English Composition II 3
HS 105 Ancient Near Eastern History 3
HU 121 Great Books I 3
HU 122 Great Books 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
Total 33
Ministry Studies
Course Number Description Credit Hours
CE 101 Introduction to Christian Education 3
MS 105 Personal Evangelism 3
SP 105 Introduction to Public Speaking
(Men may substitute PR 205 Preaching I)
3
SP 206 Advanced Public Speaking
(Men may substitute PR 206 Preaching II)
3
Total 12
Biblical & Theological Studies
Course Number Description Credit Hours
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 130 Theological Foundations of Biblical Spirituality 3
Total 36
Major Studies
Course Number Description Credit Hours
CE 101 Introduction to Christian Education 3
CE 238 Leadership Principles and Practices 3
CN 101 Introduction to Biblical Counseling 3
CN 331 Marriage and the Family 3
PH 215 Christian Apologetics I 3
TH 331 World Religions 3
WL 181 Introduction to Worship for the Evangelical Church 3
Total 21
Concentration
Course Number Description Credit Hours
Youth & Family Ministry Concentration1 or 15
Christian Leadership Concentration2
Total 15
General Electives
Course Number Description Credit Hours
(12) Hours of General Electives 12
Total 12

Total Church Ministry (BS): 129

1 Youth & Family Ministry Concentration
CE 313 Christian Discipleship and Disciple Making (3)
CE 214 Childhood Education in the Church (3)
CE 315 Children’s Ministry Methods (3)
YM 101 Principles of Youth Ministry (3)
YM 350 Campus Outreach (3)

2 Christian Leadership Concentration

BA 101 Introduction to Business (3)
BA 251 Management and Organizational Behavior (3)
CE 313 Christian Discipleship and Disciple Making (3)
—  — Business Administration elective (3)
BA 422 is recommended
PW 315 Pastoral Ministry and Leadership (3)
Women must substitute CE 238 or WS 211 (online)


Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates will be prepared to serve the local church as someone trained with the proper understanding of how to counsel members through a variety of life experiences.

Minors

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Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
  • Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate skill in the practice of biblical counseling.

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