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. BA - Christian Apologetics Advising Sheet
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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 |
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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
- 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.