Biblical Studies / Local Church
Discipleship Ministries
Study and Serve in a Local Church Context
This Biblical Studies four-year degree allows students to complete a flexible program with an emphasis in Local Church Discipleship Ministries. Our goal is that this program would be used to further ignite your passion for personally investing in the lives of others for the cause of Christ.
You Might Like This Program If…
- You want to invest in the lives of those God puts around you
- You want to be prepared to engage both kids and adults
- You want a four-year accredited degree that provides a lot of flexibility for your future
Program Objectives
Each student will:
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the Bible
- Evidence a thorough knowledge of the overall system of truth set forth in the Bible
- Model heightened interpretive skill in independent Bible study and exposition
- Defend a Bible-based system of faith
- Explain Baptist heritage and fundamentalism
- Grow in Christian maturity
- Develop strong teamwork and interpersonal relationship skills
- Enhance their problem-solving skills
Potential Career Paths
- Youth Pastor
- Camp Ministry/ Camp Director
- Director of Christian Organizations
- Church Administration
- Community Organizer
Sample Course Outline
- Year 1: Intro to Missions and Evangelism; Intro to Psychology and Counseling
- Year 2: Intro to Local Church Ministries; Principles of Bible Teaching
- Year 3: Christian Education of Children; Administering Christian Education
- Year 4: Biblical Studies Senior Project; Christian Education of Adults
Major Overview
Degree:
Biblical Studies (B.S.), Emphasis in Local Church Discipleship Ministries
Credits:
122
Average Completion Time:
4 Years
Format:
Classes available on-campus or online
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