Biblical Studies
To graduate with a Certificate of Biblical Studies designation the student must complete 30 semester hours in the following disciplines: Bible (12 hours), History (3 hours), Minor (6 hours), and Electives (9 hours). Admission to the certificate program requires only an application form and a nonrefundable administrative fee.
CertificateMinistry
This program is designed to meet students' needs whether already in a formal church setting or involved in a para-church ministry. The Doctor of Ministry degree is designed for those who have earned the MDiv, Min, MTS, or MRE, or comparable degree and who has substantial experience in ministry. The program includes core hours of not less than 25 semester hours in core studies, six hours in elective courses, and successful completion and defense of a dissertation and comprehensive exam.
Doctoral ProfessionalMinistry
Each program must include four elements: a major of not less than 33 semester hours in Biblical Studies; a basic core in the arts and sciences of not less than 36 hours, which must include fine arts, mathematics, and the social sciences; nine hours in Ministry courses; and twenty-one hours in a selected minor. The first four semesters of the BA in Ministry program are the same for all students regardless of the chosen minor; semesters five and beyond are specific to the individual minor.
Bachelor's DegreeMinistry
The Associate of Arts in Ministry consists of 60 semester hours, including English Composition (6 hours), Speech (3 hours), Social Sciences (9 hours), Humanities (9 hours), Science/Mathematics (3 hours), and 24 semester hours of electives. Semesters 1-4 of the College's major course sequence constitute the proposed study for the Associate of Arts in Ministry.
Associate's DegreeReligious Education
The mission of the graduate program is to further equip post-baccalaureate students with advanced studies in Christian ministries to strengthen their skills and knowledge in religious education through the study of major sources of Biblical, theological, historical, ethical, and cultural studies.
Master's Degree