Program Snapshot
| 60 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Years to Complete |
Know the Word. Know God.
The purpose of this program is to give basic training in a broad range of areas to those called to ministry.
Course Information
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BC 101 | Boyce College 101 | (1) |
| CP 100 | Cooperative Program | (2) |
| Total | (3) | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EN 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EN 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MA — | Math Elective | 3 |
| PH 103 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PH 321 | Religion in the Public Square | 3 |
| CN 331 | Marriage and the Family or | 3 |
| PS 101 | Introduction to Psychology | |
| Total | 18 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CN 101 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| MS 101 | Introduction to Christian Missions | 3 |
| MS 105 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| PW 315 | Pastoral Ministry and Leadership (Women must substitute SP206 or CE238 or WS211 (online)) |
3 |
| SP 105 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BL 101 | Old Testament Survey I | 3 |
| BL 102 | Old Testament Survey II | 3 |
| BL 111 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BL 151 | New Testament Survey I | 3 |
| BL 152 | New Testament Survey II | 3 |
| BL — | Old or New Testament Elective | 3 |
| TH 211 | Christian Theology I | 3 |
| TH 212 | Christian Theology II | 3 |
| HS 201 | Church History I or | 3 |
| HS 202 | Church History II | |
| Total | 27 | |
Total Biblical & Theological Studies (AA): 60
Frequently Asked Questions
Graduates will be prepared for career opportunities throughout a variety of ministry contexts. Whether serving full-time or as a lay leader in church, this program will prepare you to effectively lead with a proper understanding of the Scriptures. Students who graduate from this program will also be equipped to serve in para-church settings.
Yes, our bachelors degree in biblical and theological studies can be done completely online. We offer courses in 8 or 16 week online options over the course of the four years necessary to complete the program. Students may also complete this program over four years on-campus in Louisville.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
- Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.