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3. Demonstrate skills in ministry leadership functions (e.g. teaching, evangelism/discipleship, counseling and administration skills) (ULO 3). 4. Describe a personal relationship with God in a maturing Christian faith and practice, and demonstrate leadership ability by examining additional theological issues as they relate to doctrine, life and ministry (ULOs 2, 3). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 6) section of this catalog. Requirements Admission Requirements 1. Complete the Biola University undergraduate application including personal statement of faith in Jesus Christ (the applicant's statement of faith will be articulated in the personal essay section of the application). 2. Complete an autobiographical essay describing the desire to pursue a B.S. in Biblical Ministries degree and goals upon completion. 3. Have previously completed 45 undergraduate semester credits at Biola or as acceptable transfer credits. 4. Have attained a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all college level work. 5. Have completed five years of work experience, college, and/or significant life experience since graduating from high school. 6. Accept the requirement that, once coursework toward the Biola degree has commenced, all further major and biblical studies courses must be completed at Biola University.
CEED 415
Organization and Administration of Christian Ministries
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Select 6 credits of upper-division BBST or CEED elective courses
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Total Credits 33 Biblical and Theological Studies, B.A. Mission The mission of the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies is to provide the student with a foundational knowledge of the history, literature, and theology of the Old and New Testaments, of systematic and historical theology, and of methods for further biblical and theological studies — equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. Degree Program A Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies is offered upon the completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. Obtaining a degree with this major requires 39 credits. Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies, students will be able to: 1. Identify the basic contents of all books of the Old and New Testaments, including the ancient world contexts of the Bible. Apply the biblical teaching for Christian faith and practice, and for biblical-theological research, through advanced principles of sound interpretation (ULO 1 and 2). 2. Analyze the biblical text in original language study (either Greek or Hebrew) using biblical and theological research tools with discernment of quality sources for valuable written reports or sermons (ULO 1 and 3). 3. Explain the major doctrines of Christianity from an evangelical perspective, including their biblical basis and canonical progression, historical development, diverse perspectives, and contemporary relevance (ULO 1). 4. Describe a personal relationship with God in a maturing Christian faith and practice, and demonstrate leadership ability by examining additional theological issues as they relate to doctrine, life, and ministry (ULO 2 and 3). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 6) section of this catalog. Requirements
Curriculum Requirements Program-Specific Core Curriculum (GE) Courses The Core Curriculum (GE) requirement for PE has been waived for this major. Bible Requirement BBST 103 Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation BBST 105 Foundations of Christian Thought BBST 109 Old Testament History and Literature BBST 110 New Testament History and Literature
BBST 251 Theology I BBST 254 Theology II BBST 306 Early Christian History - Acts BBST 320 Methods of Bible Study BBST 330 Jesus' Life and Ministry BBST 465 Integration Seminar Program Courses BBST 311 Biblical Backgrounds
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CEED 150 CEED 254 CEED 255 CEED 312 CEED 313 CEED 326 CEED 330
Foundations of Ministry Leadership Development
Curriculum Requirements Program-Specific Core Curriculum (GE) Courses
Foundations of Spiritual Formation
For the student’s Core Curriculum (GE) Foreign Language requirement, the student must choose 12 credits from either Greek or Hebrew. Greek: BLGR 101 Elementary Greek Grammar I
Christian Ministry Skills
Christian Ministry Discipleship
Counseling Methods
Biblical Interpretation and Teaching
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