Program Snapshot
| 15 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Years to Complete |
Training Church Planters for a Global Mission
At Boyce College, students serious about advancing the gospel find a clear path toward church planting through the Global Studies major. Our Church Planting minor equips students with the biblical foundation, cross-cultural understanding, and practical skills necessary to start new churches, both in North America and around the world. Guided by trusted faculty who are active in local and global mission work, students are trained to think strategically and serve faithfully. To pursue church planting at Boyce College, students should select the Global Studies major and add this specialized minor.
Explore the Global Studies Major
At Boyce College, students serious about advancing the gospel find a clear path toward church planting through the Global Studies major. Our Church Planting minor equips students with the biblical foundation, cross-cultural understanding, and practical skills necessary to start new churches, both in North America and around the world. Guided by trusted faculty who are active in local and global mission work, students are trained to think strategically and serve faithfully. To pursue church planting at Boyce College, students should select the Global Studies major and add this specialized minor.
Course Information
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BA 251 | Management & Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| CE 238 | Leadership Principles and Practices | 3 |
| MS 211 | Introduction to Church Planting | 3 |
| MS 466 | Church Planting Strategies | 3 |
| WL 231 | Ethnodoxology | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Total Church Planting (Minor): 15
Frequently Asked Questions
Graduates will be prepared for ministry particularly focused in a global setting. Students who have graduated from this program have gone on to serve the International Mission Board and North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. In addition, this program has equipped students with the skills necessary to effectively serve in a variety of international contexts.
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 historic theology into a larger biblical framework.
- Students will be able to understand the history and practice of Christian Missions in a North American and global context.
- Students will be able to apply classroom studies in Christian missions through participation in supervised ministry/church planting service or missions service.