Bachelor of Arts in Religion
Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Religion provides a solid foundation for both ministry and advancing academically. We have designed our Bachelor of Arts in Religion to give our graduates a more in-depth biblical knowledge. The degree consists of 54 credit hours of Biblical Studies,15 credit hours of Theology, 9 credit hours of Apologetics, 18 credit hours of Worldview, and 12 credit hours of Ministry Preparation. The goal with the Bachelor of Arts in Religion is to give our graduates a broad foundational knowledge of Worldviews, Religion, Christian Apologetics, and Biblical Exposition.
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Educational Outcomes
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Christlike character and spiritual maturity
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Develop a servant-hearted leadership
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Develop the ability to think critically and logically
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Ability to understand and apply basic principles of hermeneutics to the Bible
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A thorough understanding of the nature, structure, and narrative of the Bible
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A basic understanding of context, argument, and theology of all 66 books in the Bible
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Ability to articulate and defend the essential doctrines of the Christian Faith
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A basic understanding of Systematic Theology
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A basic understanding of the differences between Dispensational and Covenant Theology
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Develop a complete Biblical Worldview with the ability to apply it to every area of life
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ability to analyze, compare, and contrast worldviews that are antithetical to the Christian Worldview
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Develop the tools and skills that are necessary for further research and study in order to cultivate a lifelong biblical learning process
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Enhance the ministry skills needed for your calling
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Admission
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Admission into the Bachelor of Arts in Religion requires a High School Diploma, a GED, or Homeschool Graduate Diploma. The remaining admission requirements are found in the online application.
Tuition
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35.00 non-refundable application fee
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125.00 per class
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5035.00 total for classes
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Books are not included in price (est. 500.00)
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Program Requirements
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General Studies
EN1100 Intro to College Writing
EN1101 English Composition I
EN1102 English Composition II
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Biblical Studies
BE1100 Intro to Biblical Interpretation
BE1101 The Story of Scripture
BE1102 The Covenants
BE1103 Narrative Analysis of Scripture
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Old Testament Studies
OT1100 Intro to Old Testament
OT2100 The Pentateuch
OT2101 Old Testament History
OT2102 Wisdom Literature
OT2103 The Prophets
OT2104 Genesis
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New Testament Studies
NT3100 Intro to New Testament
NT3101 New Testament Context
NT3102 Life of Christ
NT3103 Acts
NT3104 Pauline Epistles
NT3105 General Epistles
NT3106 Writings of John
NT4104 Romans
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Theological Studies
TH1100 Christian Doctrines
TH1101 Dispensational Theology
TH2100 Spiritual Formation
TH2101 Survey of Theology
TH3100 Survey of Historical Theology
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Apologetics
AP1100 The Cannon of Scripture
AP1101 Apologetics
AP2101 The Resurrection
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Worldview Studies
WV1100 Intro to Critical Thinking
WV1101 Intro to Worldviews
WV2100 Intro to Philosophy
WV2101 Conflicting Worldviews
WV4100 Intro to Christian Ethics
WV4101 World Religions
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Ministry Preparation
MP2100 Christian Counseling
MP3100 Evangelism
MP3101 Principles of Exposition
MP4101 Teaching or Preaching the Bible
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Choose 2 Electives
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Total 120 credit hours