BACHELOR OF ARTS PROGRAM
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREES OFFERED
Educational Objectives of the Bachelor of Arts Program
The bachelor of arts program is designed to promote growth in students toward personal maturity and professional ministry competence. The objectives of the program are accomplished through classroom instruction, the modeling of professors, the expression of community service through the GO! Program, chapel services, and student organizations.
- To develop an understanding of the Bible and its relevance for today;
- To develop a comprehensive theological framework within which to interpret God’s message to man’s need;
- To develop a functional philosophy of Christian ministry in contemporary society;
- To develop personal spiritual vitality and Christian character through Bible study, prayer, and devotional reading;
- To develop appropriate skills required to preach, teach, and otherwise communicate the Word of God;
- To develop appropriate skills required to exercise leadership positions in the church and denomination;
- To develop the appropriate skills required to communicate the gospel and plant churches cross-culturally;
- To develop a Great Commission worldview to encourage involvement in missions endeavors and support; and
- To develop a personal commitment to and involvement in evangelism nationally and internationally.
Foundational Studies
The bachelor of arts program seeks to guide students to understand and interpret the Christian faith in light of its biblical, theological, and historical dimensions and to utilize insights gained from these disciplines for the effective practice of ministry in the church, community, and world.
Essential Skills for Ministry
The bachelor of arts program seeks to guide students to understand, develop, and utilize the essential skills for ministry in the effective performance of leadership roles in the church, including pastoral ministry, Christian education, missionary service, and biblical counseling.
Personal Growth and Professional Development
The bachelor of arts program seeks to guide students to develop lifelong patterns of continuing personal spiritual growth and professional development.
Major Concentrations
Both degrees in the bachelor of arts program contain a major component. Students choose a major concentration of study to complete their degree. The two major concentrations are biblical counseling and Christian studies.
Double Majors
Students may choose to double major in more than one field of study. This requires the completion of all major courses (12) within each field. Typically, a student must take an additional 12 hours of credit (four courses).
Minor Concentrations
Both degrees in the bachelor of arts program contain a minor component. Students choose a minor concentration of study to complement their major studies. The minor concentrations are: Christian studies, biblical counseling, business administration, and organizational leadership. (NOTE: students in the BACS degree must take the BACS minor.)
BACHELOR PROGRAM MINOR COURSES
(EIGHT COURSES REQUIRED)
| Christian Studies Minor |
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| Religion in the Public Square |
| Basic Bible Interpretation |
| Traditional Religions, World Religions, Cults |
| Spiritual Formation |
| Contemporary Worldview |
| Contemporary Issues in the Church |
| Theology Elective |
| Introduction to Missions |
| Biblical Counseling Minor |
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| History of the Biblical Counseling Movement |
| Biblical Narrative and Counseling |
| Biblical Counseling and Wisdom Literature |
| Contemporary Issues in Counseling |
| Biblical Counseling Apologetics |
| Christian Conciliation Procedures |
| Biblical Counseling and the Gospels |
| Biblical Counseling Practicum |
| Communication Minor |
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| Introduction to Communication |
| Critical Thinking and Communication |
| Writing for Public Relations |
| Event Planning and Donor Relations |
| Organizational Communication |
| Interpersonal Communication |
| Media in Society |
| Public Speaking and Presentation Skills |
| Advanced Speaking and Presentation Skills |
| Communication Ethics |
| Rhetoric and Argumentation |
| Conflict Analysis and Resolution |
| Business Administration Minor |
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| Introduction to Business |
| Microeconomics |
| Macroeconomics |
| Not-For-Profit Accounting |
| Managerial Accounting |
| Marketing |
| Management and Organizational Behavior |
| Strategy and Public Policy |
| Management Consulting |
| Strategic Management |
| International Finance |
| Human Resources Management |
| Organizational Leadership Minor |
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| Managing Innovation/Change in Organizations |
| Individual/Group Behavior in Organizations |
| Change, Power, and Conflict |
| Program Development |
| Human Capital Management |
| Technology and Organizations |
| Leadership/Management Theory |
| Personality and Developmental Theory |
| Theology and Leadership |
| Critical Thinking in Organizations |
| Learning Communities |
| Organizational Theory and Development |