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Bachelor of Arts
The four-year Bachelor of Arts degree requires 132 hours of study. Students develop a major in Bible (52 hours), along with a professional emphasis in one of the following seven areas: Preaching Ministry, Christian Counseling, Christian Education, Cross-Cultural Ministry, Youth & Family Ministry,
General Ministry, or Biblical Research. The Bachelor of Arts degree also requires 14 additional hours of study in Biblical languages.
OBJECTIVES:
Students who complete a Bachelor of Arts degree should . . .
- Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of the Bible and its essential doctrines; a comprehensive Christian worldview harmonizing significant historical, scientific, and philosophical issues with biblical truth; and proficiency in an area of professional study.
- Develop skills in observation and interpretation, in critical and creative thinking; and in problem-solving, particularly in relationship to biblical exegesis and application.
- Develop knowledge of the biblical languages in order to have a clearer understanding of the original texts with the goal of teaching and preaching them to others.
- Comprehend, embrace, and demonstrate the biblical principles of spirituality, morality, Christ-like character, and service as modeled and taught by Christ and His disciples.
- Demonstrate familiarity with multiple methods of communication within a variety of settings; having as a communicator confidence to overcome apprehension, conviction to consider ethical implications, and commitment to utilizing opportunities for communication within the chosen area of leadership.
- Understand the nature and demands of the Great Commission, be committed to personal discipleship and disciple-making, and participate in some way in the task of taking the Gospel to all the nations.
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