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.
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
Admission
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)
Program Requirements
General Studies
EN1100 Intro to College Writing
EN1101 English Composition I
EN1102 English Composition II
Biblical Studies
BE1100 Intro to Biblical Interpretation
BE1101 The Story of Scripture
BE1102 The Covenants
BE1103 Narrative Analysis of Scripture
Old Testament Studies
OT1100 Intro to Old Testament
OT2100 The Pentateuch
OT2101 Old Testament History
OT2102 Wisdom Literature
OT2103 The Prophets
OT2104 Genesis
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
Theological Studies
TH1100 Christian Doctrines
TH1101 Dispensational Theology
TH2100 Spiritual Formation
TH2101 Survey of Theology
TH3100 Survey of Historical Theology
Apologetics
AP1100 The Cannon of Scripture
AP1101 Apologetics
AP2101 The Resurrection
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
Ministry Preparation
MP2100 Christian Counseling
MP3100 Evangelism
MP3101 Principles of Exposition
MP4101 Teaching or Preaching the Bible
Choose 2 Electives
Total 120 credit hours