THREE–YEAR DIPLOMA The Diploma Program is a three-year program of study designed to provide a foundation in Bible and liberal arts. It consists of one major in Bible. It is an available milestone for students moving from the associates level to the BRE. Because it contains a majority of the liberal arts and Bible major requirements, it articulates perfectly into the bachelor degree. BACHELOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION The Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE) is an undergraduate degree in biblical studies with a maximum emphasis upon specialized study (25% general education/75% specialized study). It is distinguished from the Bachelor of Science (50% general education/50% specialized or technical study) or Bachelor of Arts degree (75% general education/25% specialized study), in that it allows for a rigorous and concentrated study in the Bible, theology, and ministry. At Davis, the BRE is a 121 hour, four-year program of study designed to provide a sound, biblical education for Christians interested in entering vocational ministry immediately upon graduation. It can also be utilized for admission to graduate school or seminary. The sole major is Biblical Studies (42 hours), with seven concentrations and various tracts or elective courses as listed below.
Christian Counseling Concentration – General Emphasis
Purpose: The Counseling Concentration is designed to prepare graduating students for support ministries of the local church or para-church organization, either in a staff or lay capacity. Graduates of this concentration will be prepared to serve as biblical counselors in Christian ministries or to pursue further study in the field of counseling. Objectives: In addition to the educational objectives of Davis College, the student graduating with a Counseling Concentration will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the complexity of human behavior from a biblical viewpoint. 2. Demonstrate a knowledge of the various systems of counseling, both secular and Christian. 3. Articulate a sound philosophy of biblical counseling as a support ministry. 4. Demonstrate the ability to counsel people effectively using the Word of God. 5. Effectively use the tools, methods and techniques of biblical counseling associated with programs of the local church, para-church ministry or mission field.
Christian Ministries Concentration
– Biblical Languages – Greek & Hebrew Emphasis – General Ministry Emphasis – Production Technology Emphasis – Sports Ministry Emphasis
Purpose: The Christian Ministries Concentration is designed to prepare graduating students for support ministries in the local church or para-church ministry Graduates of this concentration will be prepared to serve as Sunday school administrators and teachers, Christian education directors, children’s ministry leaders, and women’s ministry specialists, depending on the student’s selection of electives in the program. The program is designed to provide the greatest flexibility for those seeking to be involved in various Christian support ministries. Objectives: In addition to the educational objectives of Davis College, the student graduating with a Christian Ministries Concentration will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the various support ministries of the local church, both those incorporated into the church and those in para-church organizations.
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