Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies: 120 Hours
The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree consists of 120 hours. It is designed to equip graduates to interpret and apply biblical truth within contemporary life accurately and in their specific ministry context. In addition to taking thirty-two hours of Bible, students pursuing this degree will be required to take courses like How We Got the Bible, Applied Hermeneutics, Apologetics and the Bible, as well as Hebrew 1-2 and Greek 1-2. This degree will the provide the foundation for a calling to an exegetical Bible ministry or for the individual who plans to earn a post-graduate degree at a seminary.
In addition to the 76-hour core of studies (Bible/Theology & General studies), the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies Program consists of 11 hours of required Ministry Studies, 8 hours of Ministry Studies electives, and 25 hours of Bible Teaching Studies. BA in Biblical Studies Advising Sheet.
If you would like to know more about this degree, please contact us at admissions@ccbbc.edu or call (606) 337-3196 EXT: 150 or 104.
Bible / Theology: 44 Hours |
General Studies: 32 Hours |
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| Baptist Doctrine | 3 | College Research Literacy | 3 |
| New Testament 1-8 | 16 | American History I & II | 6 |
| Old Testament 1-8 | 16 | Church History | 3 |
| Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 | English Composition I & II | 6 |
| Christian Theology I & II | 6 | Fine Arts / Humanities or Music Appreciation | 3 |
| General Science | 3 | ||
Ministry Studies: 13 Hours |
General Science Lab | 1 | |
| Church Administration & Leadership | 3 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Spiritual Formation | 2 | Philosophy | 3 |
| Evangelism and Missions | 3 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Sermon Preparation (Male Students) / Principles of Teaching (Female Students) | 3 | ||
| Sermon Delivery (Male Students) / Bible Teaching Lab (Female Studets) | 2 | ||
Bible Foundations: 10 Hours |
Bible Teaching Studies: 21 Hours |
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| Basic Christian Apologetics | 2 | Greek 1-2 | 6 |
| Apologetics and the Bible | 2 | Hebrew 1-2 | 6 |
| How We Got the Bible | 2 | The Bible's Big Picture | 3 |
| 2 EPAS Bible Book Classes | 4 | Applied Hermeneutics | 2 |
| Biblical Backgrounds | 2 | ||
| Translation and Interpretation of Old Testament and New Testament | 2 | ||
Required Non-Credit Courses |
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| Christian Services Assignment 1-2 | |||
| Chapel (every semester) | |||
| Report of Church Involvement (every semester) | |||
| Math Proficiency | |||
Total: 120 Hours |
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Student Learning Outcomes
- Increase in Bible Knowledge.
- Demonstrate the skill/ability to write an expositional exegetical expositional Bible study.
- Research, write, and present a topical Biblical Apologetics or Bible Typology paper.
- Research, write, and present an exegetical research paper using Hebrew and/or Greek Biblical Languages.