Program Snapshot
| 32 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Years to Complete |
Establish a Christian Foundation
“The Worldview Intensive Year is a gap-year program that will prepare students for any future area of study, anywhere in the world, grounding them in the Christian worldview, taught by the trusted faculty of Boyce College. Students will earn a full year of accredited college credit, and will be ready for a lifetime of Christian faithfulness.“
R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President
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 |
| MA — | Math Elective | 3 |
| PH 103 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PH 141 | Apologetics Seminar I | 1 |
| TH — | Theology Elective | 3 |
| — | Choose (1) of the following (3) courses: HS 105 Ancient Near Eastern History, HS 161 World History, HS 171 American History |
3 |
| Total | 16 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EN 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| PH 108 | Worldview Analysis | 3 |
| PH 142 | Apologetics Seminar II | 1 |
| PH 311 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PS 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 13 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| — | Choose (1) of the following (2) courses: PH 121 Christianity on the Secular Campus (Study Trip) or PH 321 Religion in the Public Square |
3 |
| Total | 3 | |
Total Worldview Intensive Year: 32
Frequently Asked Questions
The Worldview Intensive Year is a one year foundational program that follows the same price structure as all degree programs at Boyce. The tuition rate for SBC students at Boyce is $420/hour. Since the Worldview program is 32 credit hours, the total tuition cost of the program for SBC students is $13,440. More information regarding tuition (including non-SBC rate), fees, and room and board can be found here.
The Worldview Intensive Year is designed for students interested in building a robust biblical worldview foundation before pursuing additional studies. We’ll work with you to make sure that your Boyce classes will transfer to your chosen college or university. If you pursue additional studies at Boyce, the program is fully transferable to any of our degree programs. If you’re uncertain about what degree to pursue, the Worldview Intensive Year might be a great way for you to start.
You will receive the core benefits of the Worldview Intensive Year at no additional cost. Some optional benefits, including trips and other experiences, would come at an additional cost, but these are optional and not required for you to successfully complete the program.
Absolutely. Students can enjoy all the benefits of the Worldview Intensive Year without losing any time on the completion of their bachelor’s degree. If you pursue additional studies at Boyce, the program is fully transferable to any of our degree programs. However, for some of our degree programs (such as Teacher Education, Business, and Worship & Music) students will need to substitute a class or two in order to stay on track. If this applies to you, you should speak with an Academic Counselor or review the list of pre-approved substitutions that’s located on the Worldview Intensive Year page in the academic catalog.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
- Students will be able to provide a biblical and philosophical defense of Christianity within a secular university context.
- Students will be able to explain the fundamental elements of a Christian worldview and the relation of that worldview to daily life.