Biblical Studies

This program of study is designed to prepare Christian leaders (both lay leaders and
preachers) to perform various ministries within a local church context. In addition to the
objectives stated for Theological Studies and the Arts and Sciences core, the student will
be able to:

(1) articulate a practical Biblical theology and philosophy of life and ministry;
(2) demonstrate skills in a variety of local church ministries;
(3) provide leadership in a local church through teaching/preaching, planning, organizing, and overseeing programs of outreach, growth, and maturing of new believers.

Requirements for the B.S. degree: 124 hours, with a C average (2.00 g.p.a.) overall and in each segment of the major.

(1) Arts and Sciences, 40 hours:

BU 105 Microcomputer Applications, 1
EN 101-2 Basic English Grammar & Usage, 3; Basic English
Composition, 3
Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature, 9 (no more than 7 in one area)
Natural Science/Mathematics, 6 (no more than 8 in one area)
History, 6
Social/Behavioral Science, 9 (no more than 8 in one area)
Physical Education, 3

(2) Theological Studies, 64 hours:

(a) Bible and Theology, 40 hours

BI 101-3, 203-6 Bible Survey, 12
BI 110 Introduction to Theological Studies, 2
BI 125 Evangelism and Discipleship, 3
BI 260 Biblical Interpretation, 3
TH 301-2 Systematic Theology, 8
TH 403 Eschatology, 2
Bible/Theology electives, 10 (including 6 hours of Bible at the
400 level)

(b) Ministry Studies, 24 hours

CE 200 Christian Education in the Local Church, 3
MI 101 Local Church and World Missions, 2
PT 360 Christian Counseling, 3
Ministry electives, 16 selected from any ministry area: PT, MI, YM, and CE (with at least 8 hours from courses at the 300 level or above)
(3) General electives, 20 hours (add one hour if exempt from BU 105)
(All free electives transferred from other institutions must meet the requirements for transfer credits set forth in this Catalog.