Bachelor of Arts in Christian Apologetics (120 Hours)
The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Apologetics is a 120-hour degree program that prepares the graduate to engage the culture through proclamation and defense of the gospel. Graduates of the degree will be prepared to provide a defense of the major teachings of Christianity. Graduates of the degree will be able to present a Christian worldview through personal growth in the Scriptures and theological understanding. Graduates will learn to present the truth engagingly and respectfully.
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 and Humanities OR Music Appreciation | 3 |
Ministry Studies: 17 Hours |
General Science | 3 | |
| Public Speaking in Ministry | 3 | General Science Lab | 1 |
| Church Administration and Leadership | 3 | Philosophy | 3 |
| Spiritual Formation | 2 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Missions Preparation | 1 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Evangelism and Missions | 3 | ||
| Sermon Preparation OR Principles of Teaching | 3 | ||
| Sermon Delivery OR Bible Teaching Lab | 2 | ||
Apologetics Studies: 21 Hours |
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| Basic Christian Apologetics | 2 | ||
| Apologetics and the Bible | 2 | ||
| Apologetics and the Resurrection | 2 | ||
| Apologetics in a Pluralistic Age | 2 | ||
| Contemporary Worldviews | 2 | ||
| Apologetics and Ethics | 2 | ||
| Apologetics in a Scientific Age | 2 | ||
| Creation: Theories and Facts | 3 | ||
| Apologetics and Logic | 2 | ||
| Apologetics and Evil | 2 | ||
Ministry Electives: 6 Hours |
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| Ministry Electives - EPAS, ECHU, EMEV, CBTH, CPFS, MUS | 6 | ||
Required Non-Credit Courses | |||
| 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
- Formulate a biblical worldview for the task of Christian apologetics.
- Exhibit an awareness of issues related to Christian apologetics.
- Identify answers to common objections against Christianity with an awareness of the needs of individuals one is answering.
- Assemble a strategy for engaging contemporary culture with the gospel by effectively communicating the truth of Christianity.