Program Snapshot
| 192 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Years to Complete |
Communicate ancient truths to a changing world.
Earn a B.A. in Communication and a M.Div. in 5 years
The purpose of this program is to give the student comprehensive knowledge in biblical and theological studies, developing specific skills for effective ministry, while also providing a strong foundation in communication theory and application by exploring seminal issues in communication studies through a biblical worldview.
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 |
| HS 161 | World History or | 3 |
| HS 171 | American History | |
| HU 121 | Great Books I | 3 |
| HU 122 | Great Books II | 3 |
| MA — | Math Elective | 3 |
| PH 103 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PH 311 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PS 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SP 105 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total | 30 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BA 241 | Marketing | 3 |
| BA 251 | Management & Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BA 341 | Market Research & Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| CS 101 | Introduction to Communication Theory | 3 |
| CS 150 | Media, Culture, and Society | 3 |
| CS 201 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CS 211 | Writing for Publication | 3 |
| CS 256 | Fundamentals of Graphic Design | 3 |
| CS 290 | Strategic Brand Management | 3 |
| CS 311 | Media, Law, and Ethics | 3 |
| CS 321 | Relationship Management | 3 |
| CS 476 | Communication Theory and Research | 3 |
| CS 489 | Communication Internship | 3 |
| SP 206 | Advanced Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total | 42 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| — | Strategic Communication Emphasis or | 15 |
| — | Digital Media Emphasis | |
| Total | 15 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 20200 | Introduction to the Old Testament I1 | 3 |
| 20220 | Introduction to the Old Testament II1 | 3 |
| 20400 | Beginning Hebrew | 3 |
| 22100 | Biblical Hermeneutics1 | 3 |
| 22200 | Introduction to the New Testament I1 | 3 |
| 22220 | Introduction to the New Testament II1 | 3 |
| 22440 | Beginning Greek | 3 |
| Total | 21 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 25100 | Introduction to Church History I1 | 3 |
| 25120 | Introduction Church History II1 | 3 |
| 27060 | Systematic Theology I1 | 3 |
| 27070 | Systematic Theology II1 | 3 |
| 27080 | Systematic Theology III1 | 3 |
| 28700 | Christian Apologetics | 3 |
| 40150 | Personal Spiritual Disciplines | 3 |
| Total | 21 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 30000 | Christian Preaching (Women must substitute 45400 Christian Teaching) |
3 |
| 30020 | Preaching Practicum (Women must substitute 40200 Introduction to Biblical Worship) |
3 |
| 32100 | Personal Evangelism and Devotion1 | 3 |
| 32960 | Introduction to Missiology1 | 3 |
| 34300 | Biblical Counseling and Personal Ministry of the Word | 3 |
| 40080 | Christian Leadership1 | 3 |
| 40301 | Pastoral Ministry (Women must substitute 45260 Discipleship Ministry)1 |
3 |
| Total | 21 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| — | (9) Hours of General Graduate Electives | 9 |
| Total | 9 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| (33) Credits Earned by Examination | 33 | |
| Total | 33 | |
Total Seminary Track: Communication (MDiv): 192
1 Master’s level course followed by an examination to earn credit for corresponding undergraduate course.
Total Degree Hours
| Credits Earned in Class | 159 |
| Undergraduate | 87 |
| Graduate | 72 |
| Credits Earned by Examination | 33 |
Communication Frequently Asked Questions
Graduates from Boyce’s Communication Seminary Track program will be equipped to serve in a variety of career fields. The program is designed to strategically equip students for ministry in a changing world. Students will be equipped to serve as a pastor, church planter, missionary, or a bi-vocational pastor. In addition to ministry opportunities, students will also be prepared to serve the Lord in communications too. Examples of career outcomes that may be pursued with a communication studies degree include promotional writing/packaging, content marketing, social media marketing, public relations, employee relations, nonprofit donor relations, missions, church ministry, community development, and academia.
As a part of this Seminary Track program, you’ll be able to receive an emphasis in Strategic Communication. This emphasis gives students the ability to study an area of interest more than the Communication core classes allow. As you prepare to graduate, having a deeper understanding will better equip you to serve in ministry or the communications career field.
Seminary Track Frequently Asked Questions
Students who are admitted into the Seminary Track program begin taking Seminary classes after their first year of study at Boyce College. After their first year, students officially begin working towards both the B.A. and M.Div. concurrently. After 5 years of full-time study, qualified students will graduate with both his or her B.A. and M.Div.
Seminary track students who are subsequently admitted into the concurrent Master of Divinity program will earn two degrees in as little as five years. The two degrees are the:
- Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies
- Master of Divinity
The Seminary Track is ideal for students who feel called to vocational ministry and desire to train at the seminary level. In addition, the Seminary Track program is designed for students who desire to take the next step in their calling by pursuing rigorous theological education that will help equip future ministry leaders to be academically capable and spiritually mature.
If you’re uncertain about whether you feel called to ministry or not, our president, Dr. Albert Mohler, and others have provided an extremely helpful e-book about how to know if the Lord is calling you to ministry.
Students who feel called to ministry are often encouraged to complete their Master’s of Divinity following the completion of their undergraduate degree. The Seminary Track helps merge a student’s academic pursuits into one five-year program. With one five-year program, students will be able to save approximately 2-3 years of education compared to completing a four year degree and then a three year MDiv. In addition, The Seminary Track program can save students upwards of $15,000-20,000 by condensing their education into our five-year program.
For students considering the Seminary Track, there are two paths to gain entrance into the program:
Track 1 – Standard Entry (following one year of study at Boyce)
Students desiring to pursue the Seminary Track after their first year at Boyce may pursue admittance into the program after completing a minimum of 24 credit hours. Students wishing to begin the Seminary Track program must maintain a 3.5 GPA throughout their first year of study (at least 24 hours) and then undergo a character evaluation before gaining entrance into the program. After their first year of study, the student may complete the application process with his or her academic advisor.
Track 2 – Transfer Student Entry
If a student has completed 24 hours at the undergraduate level before transferring to Boyce, they may apply for acceptance into the program after one semester of study at Boyce. If a student is transferring to Boyce with less than 24 completed undergraduate hours, they must first reach that minimum threshold to be able to apply for admission into the Seminary Track program.
Students are able to begin the admissions process during their second semester at Boyce or once they are considered “in progress” for at least 24 credit hours. This often occurs during the month of December for the Spring semester or June for the Fall semester. Students will go through their academic adviser to receive the application information.
The character evaluation is intended to assess the Christian maturity of candidates and to consider their potential for success in graduate level study since the rigorous nature of this program will demand a lot of the student.
Students not admitted to the seminary track are encouraged to consider some of Boyce College’s other excellent undergraduate degree options. Students can complete a traditional Boyce College bachelor’s degree and then enroll in the Alumni MDiv, finishing both degrees in as little as 6 years.
Students who choose not to enroll in the Seminary Track will be able to transfer all of his or her Boyce College credit into the Biblical and Theological Studies bachelor or many other programs at Boyce.
Students who enter the seminary track pay the standard tuition rate for Boyce College during their first year of study. If students are admitted into the concurrent MDiv after completing their first year of study, the remainder of their tuition costs are paid through a program fee over the next four years. A down payment of $1,000 is due after the admissions process to secure a student’s spot in the concurrent degrees. Then the balance of the program fee is paid monthly over the next 44 months. Students who do not complete both degrees during the 44 month period are subject to a continuation fee of $1,000 per year.
Yes. Seminary track students may apply for Boyce College scholarships and must meet basic eligibility requirements including full-time study at the Louisville campus. Seminary-track students can apply for the need-based General Scholarship or the merit-based Academic Excellence Scholarship. Students who are members or members in-progress at a Southern Baptist church can qualify for the SBC tuition rate, which reduces tuition significantly.
Seminary track students earn the credit hours toward their undergraduate degree in several ways. First, many classes will be taken at the undergraduate level. In addition, Seminary Track students will earn some of their hours through credit-by-examination tests at the conclusion of their semesters of study.
Seminary track students are considered undergraduates until they reach 120 credit hours, with full-time status is 12 credit hours per semester. Once they reach 120 credit hours, seminary track students are considered masters-level students, with full-time status changing to 9 credit hours per semester.
Yes, seminary track students get the best of both worlds—the full undergraduate student life experience combined with the opportunity to achieve their academic goals more quickly. Seminary track students live in undergraduate housing, take undergraduate courses throughout their degree, and can participate in Boyce College’s robust student life program.
Degree Emphases
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BA 345 | Business Communication | 3 |
| CS 260 | Communication Analytics | 3 |
| CS 301 | Strategic Communication | 3 |
| CS 352 | Crisis Management | 3 |
| CS 456 | Integrated Marketing Communication | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BA 389 | Project Management | 3 |
| CS 279 | Video Basics | 3 |
| CS 456 | Integrated Marketing Communication | 3 |
| WL 321 | Audio Basics | 3 |
| WL 322 | Audio & Video Post-Production Basics | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate a growing, Christlike character and a sense of God’s calling to ministry.
- Students will be able to understand the Christian worldview and have a global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission.
- Students will be able to demonstrate significant 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.
- Students will be able to display a biblical vision for ministry and lead with humble authority.
- Students will be able to preach/teach Scripture clearly and passionately so as to engage the mind and move the heart.
- Students will be able to describe strategic steps for developing, organizing, and executing each stage of a proper communication campaign.
- Students will recognize and recall key issues from communication studies, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, critical reasoning, communication theory, and communication praxis.