SAMPLE COURSE OF STUDY FOR BACHELOR OF ARTS TWO-YEAR OPTION (68 HOURS)* *Students who transfer in an earned associate’s or bachelor’s degree that meets all course prerequisites are eligible for the two-year option
FIRST YEAR First Semester Second Semester Bible Elective (Lower Division) 3 Old Testament Elective Introduction to Biblical Studies 3 Principles of Interpretation Principles of Discipleship & Evangelism 3 Spiritual Formation Retreat Essentials of Christian Mission & Culture 3 Christian Apologetics and Worldview Major Course 6 Major Course
3 3 2 3 6
Total
17
18
First Semester Bible Elective (Upper Division) Life of Christ Issues in Interpretation Major Course Total
Total
SECOND YEAR Second Semester 3 Church History 2 3 Romans 3 Theological Integration for Ministry 7 Critical Perspectives on Scripture Major Course 16
Total
3 3 2 3 6 17
BIBLICAL COMMUNICATION – 31 HOURS This program is designed to prepare students to communicate biblical truth accurately and persuasively to a variety of audiences. Students enrolled in this major take all core biblical communication classes, appropriate ministry electives, preaching seminars, and an internship or field experience in the biblical communication area. Students experience the opportunity to preach in class several times as well as in a variety of ministry contexts. Students completing the BA in Biblical Communication will be able to: 1.
Define preaching in its theological, ecclesiastical, and cultural contexts.
2.
Preach from, through, and like the Bible in written work.
3.
Preach from, through, and like the Bible in class and ministry contexts.
4.
Produce a preaching portfolio containing sermons from classes and ministry contexts, doctrine of preaching philosophy, and growth plan for preaching into the future.
5.
Lead the church from the pulpit and from other ministry contexts available.
MN 2612 Foundations for Biblical Communication
DEGREE PROGRAMS
3
MN 3121 Strategies for Biblical Communication
3
113