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Bible and General Studies

Students who are undecided about a career in vocational Christian ministries or who do not choose to pursue any of the ministerial majors, but who desire some training in Bible and related courses for church work and/or personal spiritual edification will be interested in this program.

The program exposes the student to the area of biblical studies while introducing a number of basic collegiate areas of study.  Sunday School teachers, Sunday School superintendents, and other support staff personnel will find this program useful to their preparation.  The program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree.

Objectives: 

The graduate of this program will:

1.    Relate the principles of the Word of God and Christian living to a broad range of lay ministries.
2.    Provide an understanding of the place of the local church and the contribution of Baptists to gospel work.
3.    Develop a foundation on which to build a philosophy of Christian ministry as a dedicated lay person.
4.    Create an awareness of various ways of carrying out God's will in the church or in a church related ministry.
5.    Instill an appreciation for the gospel ministry as a personal undertaking for all Christians.

Requirements: 

1.    The core curriculum plus the following:
Bible/Theology - THL 3305, 3306, plus 4 additional elective hours.
Bible/Theology - Eighteen (18) hours of Bible/Theology must be 3000 or 4000 level courses.
Church Ministries - Six (6) hours.
General Education - HIS 3305 and 3306.
Language Requirement - LNG 2301, 2302, 2303, 2304, 2305, or 2306 (6 hours only)
Music - MUS 1211
Electives - 20 hours from any area
2.    Character exemplary of Christian conduct and attitude
3. Fulfillment of all requirements in the Christian Service Program

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