Academic Programs

Certificate

A 37-hour program designed for active laypersons to equip them with instruction in Bible and Christian ministry. The Certificate in Bible focuses principally on instruction in Bible and Christian ministry. The Certificate in General Studies allows students three electives of their choosing. The Certificate in Church Education requires three courses in Christian Education.

Associate of Arts (A.A.)

A 64-hour degree designed to provide training in Bible, theology, and Christian ministry for lay leaders in local churches.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

A 129-hour professional degree designed to provide training in Bible, theology and one area of vocational ministry. Students may choose from among the following vocational ministry majors: Pastoral Ministry, Pre-Seminary, Urban/Ethnic Ministry, International Missions, Church Education, Biblical Counseling, Youth Ministry and Elementary Education.

Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min.)

A 69-hour professional degree for students already possessing a valid baccalaureate degree, not in Bible, Theology or Ministry, who wish to obtain a Bible major and a vocational ministry major. Bachelor of Ministry students may choose from the same majors as B.S. students.