Bachelor of Arts in Ministry
The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry degree prepares the graduate for the particular ministry to which God has called him or her. The graduate will be competent to prepare and proclaim effective Bible messages and/or lessons, provide competent counsel or assistance to those to whom he or she ministers in coping with the typical problems of life, and give competent leadership to the ministries and programs of the local church. For many graduates, this degree is their formal, ministry preparation. For those called to continue their education, the Bachelor of Arts in Ministry is an excellent foundation for graduate studies.
In addition to the 79 hours of core studies, the Bachelor of Arts in Ministry degree consists of 20 hours of required ministry courses and 21 hours of ministry electives designed to allow the student to structure his studies according to personal needs or interests.
If you would like to know more about this degree, 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: 20 Hours | |
| Public Speaking in Ministry | 3 |
| Church Administration and Leadership | 3 |
| Spiritual Formation | 2 |
| Mission Preparation | 1 |
| Transition to Ministry | 3 |
| Evangelism and Missions | 3 |
| Sermon Preparation OR Principles of Teaching | 3 |
| Sermon Delivery OR Bible Teaching Lab | 2 |
| General Studies: 35 Hours | |
| College Research and Literacy | 3 |
| American History 1-2 | 6 |
| Church History | 3 |
| English Composition 1-2 | 6 |
| Fine Arts/Humanities | 3 |
| Psychology of Lifespan Development | 3 |
| General Science | 3 |
| General Science Lab | 1 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| General Psychology | 3 |
| Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Ministry Electives: 21 Hours | |
| May be taken from CPFS, EPAS, ECHU, EMEV, MUS courses. | |
| 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
- Demonstrate an increase in Biblical knowledge from both the Old and New Testaments.
- Clearly articulate and explain Christian theology.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of people and the ability to minister from a biblical perspective.
- Demonstrate an improvement in communication skills in the context of ministry.
- Demonstrate an increase in leadership skills.
- Write and deliver a sermon or create a teaching outline utilizing proper hermeneutical tools consisting of biblical and literary contexts, organization of biblical content, and proper applications.
- Develop and apply administrative principles in planning, organizing, and evaluating the work of a local church and basic church programs as explored in the Church.