Foundations for Life - One Year Program (32 Credits)
The Foundations For Life program is designed as a foundational discipleship year, which will equip the student with a solid Biblical basis from which to pursue a career, vocational training, or university studies. The focus is on personal Christian growth, a foundational understanding of the Bible, and life application.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| TH1023 Approaching the Bible (modular*) | 3 | Module Elective | 2 |
| BI1013 Pentateuch | 3 | TH1013 Theology I:God & the Bible |
3 |
| TH1033 Hermeneutics | 3 | CM1023 Ethics | 3 |
| BI1113 Synoptic Gospels | 3 | GE1012 Spiritual Formation | 2 |
| CM1013 Apologetics/Evangelism | 3 | BI1123 Acts/Pauline Epistles | 3 |
| PR1011 Student Ministry I |
1 | BI1022 Psalms | 2 |
| PR1021 Student Ministry II |
1 | ||
| 16 credits | 16 credits |
32 TOTAL CREDITS
Christian Ministry Diploma - Two Year Program (65 Credits)
Upon completion of the two year program requirements, students will receive a Christian Ministry Diploma. This program is designed for those who anticipate ministry in their local church or simply want a solid base for further vocational training. The focus is on knowledge of the Scriptures, appreciation for the local church, and skill development for church ministry.
First Year - Foundations for Life Certificate Requirements (32 credits)
Students will have completed the requirements for the Foundations for Life Certificate in their first year of study which will accumulate 32 credits.
Second Year Requirements (33 credits)
The following are the requirements for a second year of study to complete the Christian Ministry Diploma:
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| OT Historical Books I (Module) | 3 | Module Elective | 2 |
| New Testament Book Study | 3 | OMP | 2 |
| Church History I | 3 | Theology II | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Old Testament Book Study |
3 |
| Elective | 3 | New Testament Book Study |
3 |
| Student Ministry | 1 | Church History II | 3 |
| Student Ministry | 1 | ||
| 16 credits | 17 credits |
33 Total Credits for Year Two
65 TOTAL CREDITS
Bachelor of Christian Ministry - Three Year Program (98 Credits)
The Bachelor of Christian Ministry program offers an increasing degree of knowledge and leadership development as it builds onto the Christian Ministry Diploma courses (years 1 and 2). The program objectives are: a competent knowledge of Scripture, and attitude of servant leadership, and skill development for Christian ministry.
First & Second Year Requirements (65 credits)
Students will have completed the requirements for the Foundations for Life Certificate (32 credits) and the Christian Ministry Diploma (33 credits) in their first two years of study which will accumulate 65 credits.
Third Year - Christian Ministry Diploma Requirements (33 credits)
The following are the requirements for a third year of study to complete the Bachelor of Christian Ministry (General Studies Minor):
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Leadership Foundations (module) |
3 | Homiletics I | 3 |
| Leadership practicum | 2 | Theology III | 3 |
| OT Historical Books II | 3 | Old Testament Book Study |
3 |
| New Testament Book Study |
3 | New Testament Book Study |
3 |
| Elective | 3 | Leadership Practicum | 2 |
| Elective | 3 | Module Elective | 2 |
| 17 credits | 16 credits |
33 Total Credits for Year Three
98 TOTAL CREDITS
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies - Four Year Program (133 Credits)
This program is designed for those anticipating involvement in ministry, whether full-time or lay ministry, and in leadership roles. The student will be further equipped to understand and communicate God's Word, counsel and nurture others, and provide Christ-like leadership. This program will equip the student with sound Bible knowledge and provide a base for those wishing to pursue further studies.
In addition to the core requirements (i.e. excluding electives) for the Bachelor of Christian Ministry, the student will complete the following:
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Leadership Foundations (Module) |
3 | Old Testament Book Study |
3 |
| Old Testament Book Study | 3 | New Testament Book Study |
3 |
| New Testament Book Study | 3 | Theology IV | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Module Elective | 2 |
| Ministry Internship |
6 | Ministry Internship |
6 |
| 18 credits | 17 credits |
35 Total Credits for Year Four
133 TOTAL CREDITS
2020-2021 Course Offerings
The following are the courses that are planned for 2020-2021.
|
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
| Approaching the Bible (3) (module) |
Theology I (God and the Bible) |
| Pentateuch | Ethics |
| Synoptic Gospels | Spiritual Formation (2) |
| Hermeneutics | Psalms (2) |
| Apologetics/Evangelism | Acts/Pauline Epistles |
| Student Ministry (1) | Modular Elective (2) |
| Student Ministry (1) | |
| 16 Credits | 16 Credits |
|
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
| Historical Books I (3) (module) |
Theology II (Man, Sin, Salvation) |
| Elective I | Isaiah/Jeremiah/Lamentations |
| Elective II | Romans |
| 1, 2, 3 John/John | Church History II |
| Church History I | Modular Elective (2) |
| Student Ministry (1) | Student Ministry (1) |
| OMP (2) |
|
| 16 Credits | 17 Credits |
|
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
| Leadership Foundations (3) (module) |
Theology II (Man, Sin, Salvation) |
| General Epistles | Isaiah/Jeremiah/Lamentations |
| Elective I | Romans |
| Elective II | Homiletics |
| Leadership Practicum (2) | Leadership Practicum (2) |
| Historical Books II | Modular Elective (2) |
| 17 Credits | 16 Credits |
|
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
| Leadership Foundations (3) | Theology IV |
| Ministry Internship (6) | Ministry Internship (6) |
| Elective I | Isaiah/Jeremiah/Lamentations |
| Elective II | Romans |
| Elective III | Modular Elective (2) |
| 18 Credits | 17 Credits |
| Apologetics/Evangelism |
| Marriage & Family |
| Hebrew |
| The Bible & Money |
| 1, 2, 3 John/John - for 3rd & 4th years |