Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts degree requires 135 hours of study. Students develop a major in Bible, along with a professional emphasis in one of the following areas: Biblical Research, Christian Counseling, Christian Education, Christian Ministries, Cross-Cultural Ministry, Preaching Ministry, or Youth & Family Ministry.
The Bachelor of Arts degree requires students to complete at least 15 hours of Biblical Languages. These courses give students an opportunity to study Scripture in the original texts. Most BA students either take 15 hours of Koine Greek or 9 hours of Koine Greek and 6 hours of Biblical Hebrew. Biblical Research students take 15 hours of Koine Greek and 9 hours of Biblical Hebrew.
Degree Goals
The student who completes the Bachelor of Arts degree will be able to:
- Affirm and defend the truthfulness of the Bible and Christian faith. [B1]
- Discover the meaning and spiritual application of Biblical texts through the historical-grammatical method of interpretation. [B2]
- Identify the geographical, historical, linguistic, and cultural contexts of Biblical events and books. [B3]
- Articulate Biblical principles of Christian life and leadership. [B4]
- Explain the Biblical teaching of major Christian doctrines. [B5]
- Display a breadth of general knowledge in various fields of study. [G1]
- Locate and evaluate learning resources. [G2]
- Exhibit independent, critical, and creative thinking skills. [G3]
- Communicate effectively through written and spoken methods. [G4]
- Identify the values necessary to guide ethical conduct and social responsibility. [G5]
- Recognize the contributions of various cultures to the human experience. [G6]
- Communicate the Bible clearly and contextually. [P1]
- Lead a person to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. [P2]
- Equip others for active service in the body of Christ. [P3]
- Conduct a Biblical ministry sensitive to historical, social, and cultural contexts. [P4]
- Exhibit the character and gifts of a Christ-like servant-leader. [P5]
Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
| Biblical Studies | 54 | |
| BOT101 | Survey of Pentateuch | 3 |
| BOT202 | History of Israel | 3 |
| BOT331 | Israel After the Exile | 3 |
| BOT361 | Old Testament Prophets | 3 |
| BNT101 | Life of Christ I | 3 |
| BNT112 | Acts of the Apostles | 3 |
| BNT203 | Life of Christ III | 3 |
| BNT252 | Book of Hebrews | 3 |
| BNT301 | Life of Christ II | 3 |
| BNT322 | Book of Romans | 3 |
| BTH100 | Foundations of Christianity | 3 |
| BTH201 | Basic Biblical Theology | 3 |
| BTH325 | Advanced Biblical Theology | 3 |
| BTH342 | Apologetics | 3 |
| GGL322 | Greek Exegesis | 3 |
| GGL320 | Greek Analysis (or GHL342 - Intermediate Hebrew) | 3 |
| CHOICE | Old Testament (any 300-level BOT course) or GHL343-Hebrew Exegesis | 3 |
| CHOICE | Practical Theology Elective (specified for each ministry program) | 3 |
| General Studies | 45 | |
| GCA131 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| GCA151 | English Composition I | 3 |
| GCA171 | English Composition II | 3 |
| GGL221 | Elementary Greek | 3 |
| GGL222 | Intermediate Greek | 3 |
| GGL332 | Greek Literature (or GHL341 - Beginning Hebrew) | 3 |
| GHS212 | Restoration History | 3 |
| GPS100 | Worldviews & Ethics | 3 |
| GPS134 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| GPS242 | Introduction to Physical Science | 3 |
| GPS340 | Issues in Philosophy | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | History (GHS103, GHS104, GHS111, GHS143, GHS151) | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Church History: Early (GHS343) or Modern (GHS344) | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Advanced Communication (specified for each ministry program) | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | General Studies (specified for each ministry program) | 3 |
| Professional Studies | 35 | |
| PCM100 | Christian Discipleship | 3 |
| PCM222 | Principles of Evangelism | 3 |
| SALT | Core SALT Courses & Elective SALT Seminars | 11 |
| Required Ministry Program Courses | 18 | |
| Total Credits Required for B.A. Degree | 135 | |
Note: Receiving a CCCB ministry degree does not constitute endorsement by CCCB for any paid ministry in the local church. Any man or woman receiving a ministry degree from CCCB is responsible to pursue appropriate approval, ordination, or licensure that will qualify him or her to serve as a paid minister in a local church, subject to the church's conditions and expectations.
