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Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry degree (B.A.Min.) is designed for persons who wish to gain a breadth of ministry skills and knowledge in order to serve as ministers, counselors, educators or in supportive roles for the mission of the church and the redemptive work of God in this world.

The degree is based on a strong general studies component and advanced studies in Bible, theology, and ministry principles. Depending on the chosen major, the B.A.Min. degree is designed to prepare students for work as pastors, deacons, ministers of church music, counselors, and educators as well as prepare students for graduate work in the church.

Majors

The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry (B.A.Min.) degree is composed of three components: the General Education Core, the Bible and Theology Core, and a selected major. Students may choose from the following major areas of study:

• Bible and Theology
• Christian Counseling (campus only)
• Christian Educational Ministries
• Christian School Education
• Counseling for Christian Ministries (online only)
• Leadership and Ethics
• Music Ministries
• Pastoral Ministries

Minors

In addition, a student may fulfill the requirements for one of the following minor areas of study:

• Biblical Languages
• Christian Educational Ministries
• Missions
• Music Ministries
• NewStart
• Pastoral Ministries

Traditional Degree Structure

Degree Requirements

The baccalaureate degree in the traditional degree structure at Nazarene Bible College contains the following degree requirements:

1. Completion of a minimum of 128 semester-hours.
2. At least 64 semester hours in residence, with at least 32 of the final 64 hours in residence (at least 16 of the final 32 hours in residence for Music majors)
   Online classes are considered "in residence."
3. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
4. A 2.0 GPA in the major with the following program additions/exceptions:
   • Christian School Education: 2.5 cumulative GPA with a grade of "C" or better in all EDU courses.
   • Counseling (CC/CCM): 3.0 cumulative GPA for all courses specific to the major.
   • Music Ministries: a grade of "B-" or better in all courses specific to the major.
5. Completion of the required hours in the following areas:
   • General Education Core
   • Bible and Theology Core
   • Major Courses
   • Electives or Minor Courses
6. Completion of Senior Ministry Integration or Internship for Christian Counseling major.
7. Completion of Music Proficiency Requirements/Attendance at Performances (Music majors only).
8. Completion of NBC Experience.
9. Completion of the Ministry Progress Review.
10. Completion of Graduating Colloquium.
11. College indebtedness paid in full.

General Education Core

Objectives

Nazarene Bible College holds that education for ministry is predicated on the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and values that provide a distinctive worldview. The educated person is expected to have a view of the world that allows the person to make specific and positive contributions to society as well as to the career or profession the person chooses. General Education courses ensure that graduates have a breadth of knowledge typical of any educated person. Such courses provide the bases for an understanding of the world that allow students to set their major studies in a context of relevancy and competency.

Completion of the General Education core should enable students to:

1. Demonstrate effective communication skills in written and spoken English.
2. Develop an appreciation for the values and functions of great literature.
3. Understand the principles of human nature and behavior, integrating behavioral science and the Christian faith.
4. Gain a basic understanding of human society and cross-cultural variation, including ways individuals and groups function, interact, and change.
5. Demonstrate the ability to think critically and clearly about issues in professional and personal life.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of the physical universe and appreciate the scientific methodology that investigates it.
7. Understand the basic principles of biblical ethics and apply such principles to contemporary culture.
8. Appreciate western civilization in global context with particular emphasis on the history of Christianity.
9. Engage in intentional spiritual growth toward Christ-like character and service.

Courses

The student will take either the English Composition I and II sequence or the Basic English Skills,* English Composition I and II sequence after placement testing.

Course	Course Description	Hours
		45 hours
ENG-1013	English Composition I	3 hours
ENG-1023	English Composition II	3
ENG-1043	Classical Literature	3
GEN-1003	Lifelong Learning Skills	3
HIS-2013	Western World/Ancient & Medieval Times	3
HIS-2023	Western World/Emerging Modern Society	3
MTH-1003	General Mathematics	3
PAS-1013	Introduction to Christian Service	3
PAS-1023	Spiritual Formation	3
PHI-3013	Philosophy and Christian Ethics	3
PSY-1013	Introduction to Psychology	3
SCI-2013	General Physical Science	3
SOC-1003	Introduction to Sociology	3
SPE-1003	Principles of Public Speaking	3
THE-3013	Introduction to Christian Thought	3

* Basic English Skills is not included in the requirements for a degree program. Students who are required to take Basic English Skills will complete a minimum of 131 hours for a degree.

Bible and Theology Core

Objectives

Completion of the Bible and Theology core should enable students to:

1. Identify the basic content of the Bible.
2. Utilize sound methods and resources for interpreting the Bible.
3. Articulate the essentials of the Christian faith.
4. Integrate the Wesleyan holiness theological perspective with the practice of Christian ministry.
5. Nurture the Christlike life as informed by Scripture and Christian thought.
6. Apply a Christian worldview to contemporary critical issues.
7. Cultivate lifelong learning skills in relation to Bible and theology.

Courses

Course	Course Description	Hours
		30 hours
BIB-1013	Introduction to the Old Testament	3 hours
BIB-1023	Introduction to the New Testament	3
BIB-2003	Biblical Interpretation	3
BIB-2013	Pentateuch	3
BIB-2033	New Testament Gospels	3
	BIB-3013 Hebrew Prophets or
	BIB-3023 Poetic & Wisdom Literature or
	BIB-3123 O.T. Historical Books	3
BIB-3053	Pauline Epistles or BIB 3063 Book of Acts	3
THE-3023	Systematic Theology I	3
THE-3033	Systematic Theology II	3
THE-4043	Doctrine of Holiness	3

Advantage Accelerated Degree Structure

Degree Requirements

The Advantage Program Bachelor of Arts in Ministry degree contains the following degree requirements:

1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours.
2. At least 60 semester hours in residence.
3. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale with the following program additions/exceptions:
   • Christian School Education: 2.5 cumulative GPA with a grade of "C" or better in all EDU courses.
   • Counseling (CC/CCM): 3.0 cumulative GPA for all courses specific to the major.
4. Completion of the required hours in the following areas:
   1. General Education - 45 semester hours
   2. Electives - 15 semester hours
   3. Bible and Theology - 20 semester hours
   4. Foundational - 8 semester hours
   5. Major Courses - 32 semester hours
5. Completion of the capstone project (Leadership and Ethics), student teaching (Christian School Education), Internship (Christian Counseling), Orientation/Capstone Intensives (Counseling for Christian Ministries).
6. College indebtedness paid in full.

Core Requirements

Sixty hours of college credit through prior college work (2.0 GPA), CLEP or other recognized testing service, military training, and/or Prior Learning Assessment is required for entrance into the Advantage program. A student may enter the program conditionally with 45 semester hours but must complete the final 15 hours before a degree will be granted. This credit must fulfill the following requirements:

General Education

• 6English Language/Communication

  Must include at least one English Composition course; includes courses in English Composition, writing, literature, speech, etc.

• 6Social Sciences

  Includes courses in Psychology, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Developmental Psychology, etc.

• 3Humanities

  Includes courses in Art, Music, Visual Art, Theater, Film, Literature, Philosophy, Ethics, History of Civilization, etc.

• 6Science/Math

  Includes courses in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Astronomy, Environmental Science, Math, Algebra, Computer Science, Physical Geography, Physiology, Statistics, Symbolic Logic, Health, Accounting, etc.

• 3History

  Includes courses in American, World, Art History, etc.

• 21General Studies Electives

  Includes any courses in the areas listed above.

45 hours

Electives

• 15 hoursIncludes college level courses from any area of study

60 hours

Objectives

Students who complete the Advantage program will demonstrate:

1. A theologically sound approach to work and ministry.
2. An ability to work in collaboration with other students and apply that collaboration to the student's work and/or ministry setting.
3. Biblically-based ethical principles that guide decision-making and interpersonal and professional relationships.
4. Personal spiritual formation and habits that enrich the student's relationship to Christ and impact the student's relationship with others in his or her work and/or volunteer setting.
5. The ability to articulate the essential doctrines of the Christian faith in a diverse world.