Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Christian Service – Church Ministries
The Christian Service Major is designed for students who desire to complete a four-year, 122-hour program of study that prepares them for ministry, both vocational and non-vocational, in a variety of church-related roles. This program also serves as a preparation for seminary or graduate school studies.
Program Learning Outcomes
Through the Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Christian Service program, IBCS seeks to:
- Instill knowledge, discernment, and wisdom so that the IBCS student may be able to critically read, write, and reason within a culturally and philosophically diverse society.
- Cultivate a genuine love for God and mankind through a dependent relationship with the Holy Spirit that demonstrates itself by living and ministering like Christ daily.
- Prepare disciples to be theologically committed and culturally conversant while engaging, evangelizing, and educating others.
- Mentor God-fearing leaders by developing them mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually to minister in the West and around the world.
Program Requirements
Course # | Name of Course | Hours |
ED 212 | Foundations of Education | 2 |
ED 371 | Educational Methods and Materials | 3 |
ED 422 | Teaching English Bible | 2 |
HI 332 | History of American Fundamentalism | 2 |
MU 271 | Church Music and Songleading | 2 |
PH 231 | World Religions | 3 |
PR 421 | Youth Work | 2 |
PR 481 | Church Business Management and Administration | 2 |
PS 412 | Biblical Counseling | 2 |
PS 423 | Family and Marriage | 2 |
Education Electives | 2 | |
Practical Electives | 7 |
TOTAL HOURS: 31
Course # | Name of Course | Hours |
BI 102 | Hermeneutics |
2 |
BI 111 | Pentateuch | 2 |
BI 122 | Life of Christ | 2 |
BI 212 | Old Testament Historical Books | 2 |
BI 221 | Acts | 2 |
TH 103 | Dispensationalism | 2 |
TH 301 | Theology of God and Man | 2 |
TH 302 | Theology of Sin and Salvation | 2 |
TH 401 | Theology of the Bible, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit | 3 |
TH 402 | Theology of Angels, the Church, and Last Things | 3 |
TH S0_ | Theology Seminar | 1 |
TH S0_ | Theology Seminar | 1 |
TH S0_ | Theology Seminar | 1 |
Approved Bible/Theology Electives | 5 |
TOTAL HOURS: 30
Course # | Name of Course | Hours |
EN 101 or EN 103 | Introduction to College English or English Grammar and Composition | 3 |
EN 102 or EN 104 | College Composition or English Composition | 3 |
EN elec | Literature Elective | 3 |
HI 101 | History of Civilization 1 | 3 |
HI 102 | History of Civilization 2 | 3 |
HI 211 | Baptist History 1 | 2 |
HI 212 | Baptist History 2 | 2 |
MA 202 | Personal Finance | 3 |
OR 101 | College Success | 1 |
PH 201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
PS 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
SC 201 | Fundamentals of Nutrition | 4 |
SP 101 | Fundamentals of Speech |
3 |
TOTAL HOURS: 35
Course # | Name of Course | Hours |
ED 103 | Fundamentals of Church Education | 1 |
ED 152 | Elements of Learning Styles | 1 |
MI 104 | A History of Global Missions | 1 |
PR 114 | Personal Evangelism & Discipleship | 1 |
PR 153 | Personal Media and the Christian | 1 |
PR 154 | Mentoring | 1 |
Approved Ministry Preparation Electives | 3 |
TOTAL HOURS: 9
At least 17 hours of General Elective courses must be completed. The student should consult his or her advisor regarding the choice of specific courses.
TOTAL HOURS: 17
Student Spotlight
Myles Yarnell
“Since graduating from IBCS, I have completed a ten-week internship with Pastor Mike Redick in Southeast Asia. In August of 2015, I also married my beautiful wife, Mariah. I began working as the youth director at Victory Baptist Church in Montrose, Colorado, at the beginning of 2016, and have been able to take a few teens with me back the to the mission field in Southeast Asia. As a youth director, I use the training I received from IBCS on a daily basis. I plan, prepare, and teach Sunday School to the senior high class, preach Wednesday nights, give a once a month challenge for our Sunday night teen activity, give challenges for two or more activities a month, and preach in chapels at our local Christian school. Also, I counsel and have multiple weekly Bible studies with the teens. I am constantly reflecting back to the training and mentoring IBCS gave me.”
Your Future
Potential Careers Include:
- Bible Teacher
- Camp Ministry Leader
- Church Administrator
- Church Planter
- Evangelist
- Missionary
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