Bachelor of Arts in Ministry, Christian Apologetics Ministry Track
The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry, Christian Apologetics Ministry track prepares the graduate to engage the culture through proclamation and defense of the gospel. Graduates of the track will be prepared to provide a defense of the major teachings of Christianity and to present a Christian worldview through personal growth in the Scriptures and theological understanding. Graduates will learn to present the truth engagingly and respectfully.
BA - Christian Apologetics Ministry Track Advising Sheet
If you would like to know more about this track, please contact us at admissions@ccbbc.edu or call (606) 337-3196 EXT: 150 or 104.
| Bible/Theology: 44 Hours | |
| Baptist Doctrine | 3 |
| Old Testament 1-8 | 16 |
| New Testament 1-8 | 16 |
| Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| Christian Theology 1-2 | 6 |
| Ministry Studies: 17 Hours | |
| Public Speaking in Ministry | 3 |
| Church Administration and Leadership | 3 |
| Spiritual Formation | 2 |
| Mission Preparation | 1 |
| Evangelism and Missions | 3 |
| Sermon Preparation/Principles of Teaching | 3 |
| Sermon Delivery/Bible Teaching Lab | 2 |
| General Studies: 32 Hours | |
| College Research and Literacy | 3 |
| American History 1-2 | 6 |
| Church History | 3 |
| English Composition 1-2 | 6 |
| Fine Arts/Humanities OR Music Appreciation | 3 |
| General Science | 3 |
| General Science Lab | 1 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| General Psychology | 3 |
| Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Biblical Counseling Ministry Studies: 21Hours | |
| Basic Christian Apologetics | 2 |
| Apologetics and the Bible | 2 |
| Apologetics and the Resurrection | 2 |
| Apologetics in a Pluralistic Age | 2 |
| Contemporary Worldviews | 2 |
| Apologetics and Ethics | 2 |
| Apologetics in a Scientific Age | 2 |
| Creation: Theories and Facts | 3 |
| Apologetics and Logic | 2 |
| Apologetics and Evil | 2 |
| Ministry Electives: 6 Hours | |
| Required Non-Credit Courses | |
| Christian Services Assignment 1-2 | |
| Chapel (every semester) | |
| Report of Church Involvement (every semester) | |
| Math Proficiency | |
| Total: 120 Hours | |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Formulate a biblical worldview for the task of Christian apologetics.
- Exhibit an awareness of issues related to Christian apologetics.
- Identify answers to common objections against Christianity with an awareness of the needs of individuals one is answering.
- Assemble a strategy for engaging contemporary culture with the gospel by effectively communicating the truth of Christianity.