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Bachelor of Christian Ministry (BCM)
Program Description
The Bachelor of Christian Ministry (BCMin) is a 96 credit hour degree for men and women who have sensed the call of God to serve in His church and for lay people who desire a biblical and theological education to enhance their ministry in the local church.
Requirements and Completion
- Applicants should be age 22 or older.
- The prerequisite for this degree is a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- A total of 96 credit hours is required for the completion of the degree.
This program is available full-time and part-time.
Degree Outcomes
Graduates with a Bachelor of Christian Ministry degree will be trained to:
- Serve the Lord from a solid foundation of Bible knowledge, understand how the Bible is to be interpreted and how one lives out the Christian faith within a biblical worldview.
- Understand the doctrines of the Christian faith from an evangelical perspective.
- Serve in the local church in such ways as preaching, teaching, leading worship, and shepherding.
- Share the gospel in their home culture and understand mission efforts around the world.
- Exercise ministry skills learned through a field practicum.
- Understand a number of general subject areas from a Christian perspective.
- Grow in Christlikeness.
| Bachelor of Christian Ministry (BCMin) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Biblical & Theological Studies | ||
| 1B1311 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| 1B2311 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| 1B3321 | Bible Backgrounds | 3 |
| 1B3331 | Bible Interpretation | 3 |
| OT and NT Bible Book Studies (3 required) | 9 | |
| 1H1312 | Christian Heritage | 3 |
| 1T1311 | Christian Theology | 3 |
| 1T1312 | Christian World View | 3 |
| OR | ||
| 1B3301 | God with Us: The Story of the Bible | 3 |
| Applied Ministry | ||
| 1P3322 | Principles of Leadership | 3 |
| 1P3331 | Spiritual Development | 3 |
| 1P1321 | Principles & Practices of Preaching | 3 |
| 1P2311 | Pastoral Ministries | 3 |
| 1M1311 | Worship Leadership | 3 |
| 1E2322 | Teaching Christ-followers | 3 |
| 1E1342 | Living & Sharing the Gospel | 3 |
| 1E1341 | Missions & Church Planting | 2 |
| 1P2241 | Capstone Ministry I | 2 |
| 1P2242 | Capstone Ministry I | 2 |
| General Studies | ||
| 1L3311 | English Composition 101 | 3 |
| 1L3313 | English Composition 102 | 3 |
| 1L3312 | English Composition 103 | 3 |
| 1L4311 | Classics of Christian Literature | 3 |
| 1M2311 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| 1C1311 | Intro to Psychology & Counselling | 3 |
| 1C1321 | Basics of Family Dynamics | 3 |
| 1H3311 | Western Civilization 101 | |
| OR | ||
| 1H3312 | Western Civilization 102 | 3 |
| 1V2311 | General Mathematics | |
| OR | ||
| 1V2313 | Earth Science Introduction | 3 |
| Free Electives | 11 | |
| Total credits hours for Bachelor of Christian Ministry (BCMin) | 96 | |