Program Overview
Designed for students with a high school diploma/GED and little or no college experience, the Associate of Biblical Studies Program trains students to be Bible-saturated, passionate followers of Christ. The program lays a foundation upon which students can rightly handle the Word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15) and build skills in Biblical interpretation and theological thinking.
With a mission to raise up Christ-exalting leaders, our courses are Christ-centered. The theological and biblical principles taught will engage the student in the unifying theme of the entire Bible: Christ Jesus. We look to many of today’s Bible scholars to help us in our endeavor including John Piper, Mark Strauss, Warren Wiersbe, and Wayne Grudem, but ultimately we look to Christ.
Outcomes
Students enrolled in the B. Min program will be able to:
- Apply biblical and theological knowledge to real-life ministry situations.
- Use their theological and ministry training to become Spirit-empowered agents of change and transformation in the home, the church and the world.
- 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. Min Curriculum
| Program Core | Units | Outcomes | Scripture Memory |
| BIB 309 Understanding the Bible | 4 | 2,4,6,9 | 2 Timothy 3:16-17 |
| HIS 340 Church History: 70 AD to 1648 AD | 4 | 2,3,9 | John 1:1-5 |
| HIS 341 Church History: 1648 AD to Present | 4 | 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 | 1,2,3,9 | Genesis 1:1 / 2 Peter 1:16 |
| THE 380 Spirit-Empowered Living | 4 | 1,2,3,5,9 | John 7: 37-38 |
| CHL 440 Parenting Principles | 4 | 1,2,3,6,9 | Matthew 28: 18-20 |
| CHL 490 My Covenant | 2 | 1,2,6,7 | None |
| Program Core Credit Hours | 38 |
| B.Min Concentration | Units | Outcomes | Scripture Memory |
| CHL 410 Maximize Your Leadership Potential | 4 | 1,2,3,9 | Philippians 2:3-4 |
| MIS 410 Social Involvement and the Gospel | 4 | 1,2,3,5,6,9 | 1 John 3:16-18 |
| CHL 430 Transformational Preaching | 4 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,9 | 2 Timothy 4:2 |
| CHM 432 Ministering to the Addicted & Afflicted | 4 | 1,2,3,5,6,9 | John 8:36 / Romans 12:2 |
| CHM 435 Radical Christian Ministry | 4 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,9 | |
| CHM 498 Senior Capstone Project | 2 | 1,2,4,6,8,9 | 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 coursework begins.