Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science degree requires 132 hours of study. Students develop a Bible major, along with a ministry emphasis in one of the following six areas: Preaching Ministry, Christian Counseling, Christian Education, Cross-Cultural Ministry, Youth & Family Ministry, or Christian Ministries.
Degree Goals
The student who completes the Bachelor of Science degree will be able to do these things:
- 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 Science 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 |
| CHOICE | Old Testament Elective (any non-required BOT course at the 300-level) | 3 |
| CHOICE | New Testament Electives (Any non-required BNT course at the 300-level) | 6 |
| CHOICE | Theology Elective (specified for each ministry program) | 3 |
| General Studies | 43 | |
| GSS100 | Saints Seminar | 1 |
| GCA131 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| GCA151 | English Composition I | 3 |
| GCA171 | English Composition II | 3 |
| GHS212 | Restoration History | 3 |
| GPS100 | Worldviews & Ethics | 3 |
| GPS134 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| CHOICE | Math or Science Elective (GPS222, GPS232, GPS242) | 3 |
| GPS340 | Issues in Philosophy | 3 |
| CHOICE | History Elective (GHS103, GHS104, GHS111, GHS143, GHS151) | 3 |
| CHOICE | Church History Elective: Early (GHS343) or Modern (GHS344) | 3 |
| CHOICE | Advanced Communication (specified for each ministry program) | 3 |
| CHOICE | Foreign Language Elective (Any GGL, GHL, or GML course) | 3 |
| CHOICE | General Studies Elective (specified for each ministry program) | 3 |
| CHOICE | Literature / Art Elective (GCA311, GCA320, GCA333, PMU122) | 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.S. Degree | 132 | |
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.
