Program Overview
Designed for students with an Associate’s Degree (or 60 transferable credit hours), the Bachelor of Biblical Studies program is designed for motivated individuals who yearn for solid biblical and theological teaching. Students are challenged to connect biblical thinking and theological understanding to make sense of the issues facing the church and the world around them.
The degree program culminates with a written covenant – a binding agreement between the student and God (signed by witnesses) regarding his or her life, family, ministry, and commitment to his or her calling.
As with all our degree programs, our courses point to Christ. Our classes expose students to prominent anointed theologians and ministry practitioners, such as: A.W. Tozer, John Piper, and Tim Keller; but more importantly, we direct our students to the life-transforming message, life, and gospel of Jesus Christ.
Outcomes
Students enrolled in the B.B.S. program will be able to:
- Formulate a biblical worldview regarding all aspects of life, including Christian service.
- Explain what they believe, why they believe it, and how their beliefs contrast with other doctrinal positions.
- Develop Christian practices of prayer, worship, evangelism and discipleship from a theological framework that, when necessary, challenges the status quo (i.e. preconceived ideas, current trends, man-made traditions).
- Develop sound exegetical and hermeneutical skills to help ensure trustworthy Bible study.
- Present a clear defense for the hope that is in them (1 Peter 3:15).
- Confidently share the gospel with their families, their cities, and the world.
- Demonstrate their passion for Christ and his people by entering into a written covenant with God regarding family, life, ministry, and fulfillment of God-inspired dreams.
- Combine theological thinking with practical application through a Capstone writing project, demonstrating how they will make a kingdom impact with their lives.
- Recall and quote assigned memory verses and passages of Scripture.
B.B.S. Curriculum
| Program Core | Units | Outcomes | Scripture Memory |
| BIB 309 Understanding the Bible | 4 | 1,3,4,6,9 | Psalm 119:129-130 |
| HIS 340 Church History: 70 AD to 1648 AD | 4 | 1,2,3,9 | John 1:1-5 |
| HIS 341 Church History: 1648 AD to Present | 4 | 1,2,3,9 | 1 Peter 2:4-5 |
| THE 370 Theology and Practice of Prayer | 4 | 1,2,3,4,6,9 | Matthew 6:9-13 |
| CHM 372 Principles of Evangelism | 4 | 1,2,3,5,6,9 | Mark 16:15-16 |
| CHM 375 Lifestyle of Worship | 4 | 1,2,3,9 | John 4:23 / Romans 12:1 |
| THE 377 Apologetics | 4 | 1,2,3,5,9 | Genesis 1:1 / 2 Peter 1:16 |
| THE 380 Spirit-Empowered Living | 4 | 1,2,6,9 | John 7: 37-38 |
| CHL 440 Parenting Principles | 4 | 1,3,6,9 | Matthew 28: 18-20 |
| CHL 490 My Covenant | 2 | 1,6,7 | None |
| Program Core Credit Hours | 38 |
| B.B.S. Concentration | Units | Outcomes | Scripture Memory |
| THE 450 The Pursuit of God | 4 | 1,2,3,9 | Matthew 6:19-21, 19:21 / John 17:3 |
| THE 453 Jesus: A Historical & Theological Perspective |
4 | 1,5,6,9 | John 20:30-31 |
| THE 460 Systematic Theology I | 4 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,9 | 2 Timothy 3:16-17 / Hebrews 4:14-15 |
| THE 461 Systematic Theology II | 4 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,9 | John 1:11-12 |
| THE 470 Theology of Suffering | 4 | 1,2,3,4,5,9 | 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 |
| BIB 498 Senior Capstone Project | 2 | 1,4,6,8 | None |
| CHM 499 Program Review and Comprehensive Exam |
No Credit | 1,2,3,4,5,6,9 | Students to be tested on all verses |
| Concentration Credit Hours | 22 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 |
Note: If a student has not completed CHM 102 College Success or BIB 101 Fundamentals of the Faith, one or both of these courses may be required before course work begins.