Bachelor of Arts in Ministry
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Overview
- Overview
- Majors
- Minors
- Degree Requirements
- General Education Core
- Bible and Theology Core
- Professional Ministries
The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry degree (B.A.Min.) is a 128-semester-hour degree 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
Students may choose from the following major areas of study:
- Bible and Theology
- Christian Counseling
- Christian Educational Ministries
- Christian School Education (Advantage Program)
- Counseling for Christian Ministries (Advantage Program)
- Leadership and Ethics (Advantage Program)
- Music Ministries (on campus only)
- Pastoral Ministries
Minors
In addition, a student may fulfill the requirements for one of the following minor areas of study:
- Biblical Languages
- Early Education Ministries
- Christian Educational Ministries
- Missions
- Music Ministries
- Pastoral Ministries
Degree Requirements
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.
The baccalaureate degree in all traditional programs at Nazarene Bible College contains the following degree requirements:
- Completion of a minimum of 128 semester hours
- 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."
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
- A 2.0 GPA in the major or concentration
- Completion of the required hours in the following areas:
- General Education Core
- Bible & Theology Core
- Major Courses
- Electives or Minor Courses
- Completion of Senior Ministry Integration or Internship for Christian Counseling major
- Completion of Music Proficiency Requirements / Attendance at Performances (Music majors only)
- Completion of NBC Experience
- Completion of the Ministry Progress Review
- Completion of Graduating Colloquium
- College indebtedness paid in full
General Education Core
Faculty
- Prof. Ronald Attig, Chair
- Dr. Janyne McConnaughey
- Prof. Patricia Crane
- Dr. Donald Stelting
- Dr. Terry Lambright
- Dr. Thomas Umbel
Objectives for General Education Core
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:
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in written and spoken English.
- Develop an appreciation for the values and functions of great literature.
- Understand the principles of human nature and behavior, integrating behavioral science and the Christian faith.
- Gain a basic understanding of human society and cross-cultural variation, including ways individuals and groups function, interact, and change.
- Demonstrate the ability to think critically and clearly about issues in professional and personal life.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the physical universe and appreciate the scientific methodology that investigates it.
- Understand the basic principles of biblical ethics and apply such principles to contemporary culture.
- Appreciate western civilization in global context with particular emphasis on the history of Christianity.
General Education Core 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.
General Education Core Requirements
| 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 |
| 45 hours |
*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
Faculty
- Dr. Thomas King, Chair
- Dr. Thomas Umbel
- Prof. Janice Duce
- Prof. Joseph Warrington
- Dr. Daniel Powers
Objectives for the Bible and Theology Core
Completion of the Bible and Theology core should enable students to:
- Identify the basic content of the Bible.
- Utilize sound methods and resources for interpreting the Bible.
- Articulate the essentials of the Christian faith.
- Integrate the Wesleyan holiness theological perspective with the practice of Christian ministry.
- Nurture the Christlike life as informed by Scripture and Christian thought.
- Apply a Christian worldview to contemporary critical issues.
- Cultivate lifelong learning skills in relation to Bible and theology.
Bible and Theology Core Requirements
| 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 |
| 30 hours |
Professional Ministries
Objectives for the Professional Ministries Division
The mission of the Professional Ministries Division is to prepare adults for Christian service in professional and lay ministries. In fulfillment of this mission, the aim is to ensure that students have a breadth of knowledge, skills, and personal development that effectively equips them for their chosen field of Christian service, resulting in the following outcomes:
- Wholeness of Christlike character.
- Mastery of program content.
- Competence in ministry skills.
- Effective contextualization of ministry.