Academic Programs SBC offers several programs with the purpose of equipping servant leaders for Church ministries. The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership builds Christian leadership skills, with a ministry focus and a significant Internship experience in four years. The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies offers a core of biblical studies, development of Christian worldview, a ministry focus, and international ministry experience in three years. The Diploma of Biblical Studies offers biblical-theological studies, general education, and intercultural ministry in two years. The Certificate of Biblical Studies offers biblical foundations, spiritual formation, and urban ministry experience in one year. The Certificate of Ministry Studies provides online courses for Christian life and ministry development in the equivalent of one full time year.
Core Program The following is a suggested program outline providing you the optimum ability to complete your on campus program in the desired time frame.
First Year
Second Year
Old Testament
Biblical Interpretation
New Testament
Christian Theology
Life & Teachings of Jesus
Bible-Theology Elective (6 credits)
Christian Spirituality
Anabaptist History
Bible-Theology Elective
Interpersonal Communication
English Composition
Fine Arts Elective
Arts & Sciences Elective
Social Sciences Elective
Intro. to Ministry
Intercultural Ministry
Field Education (2 units)
Field Education (2 units)
Focus / Open Electives (8 credits)
Focus / Open Electives (5 credits)
Third Year Old Testament Elective (300 level)
Fourth Year
New Testament Elective (300 level)
Arts & Sciences Elective
Anabaptist Theology Elective
Leadership
Spanish or Humanities Elective
Management Principles
Christian History Ethics
Integrative Ministry Seminar (2 credits)
Faith & Science
Internship or Other (see program)
International Ministry
Field Education (2 units)
Integrative Ministry Seminar (1 credit)
Focus / Open Electives (9 credits)
Field Education (1 unit) Focus / Open Electives (7 credits)
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