Bible and Ministry (B.A.)

60 hours - plus 6 additional hours in languages

This is a basic program for those preparing for religious service.

An OC graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible will:

1. Organize Biblical content chronologically and thematically.
2. Exegate (analyze) biblical texts in a contextually informed manner.
3. Organize and present Biblical material in a contemporary and relevant manner.

Students must complete a minimum of 122 hours including the major, core, and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 122 hours.

27 HOURS BIBLE AND MINISTRY

• BIBL-2323 Introduction to Old Testament
• BIBL-2333 Introduction to New Testament
• BIBL-3013 Principles of Biblical Interpretation
• GMIN-2013 Introduction to Christian Ministry
• GMIN-3063 Evangelism and Discipleship
• GMIN-3823 Counseling and Pastoral Care
• GMIN-3913 Homiletics I
• GMIN-4753 Seminar in Christian Ministry
• GMIN-4953 Bible Ministry Practicum

9 HOURS PRACTICAL MINISTRY

15 HOURS OF TEXTUAL ELECTIVES

9 HOURS THEOLOGY AND HISTORY

• GMIN-4803 Introduction to Theology
• 3 hours any church history elective
• 3 hours any theology elective

6 HOURS BIBLICAL LANGUAGES

A student must take six hours of Greek or six hours of Hebrew in addition to the above requirements for the B.A. degree in Bible.

• GREK-1113 Elementary Greek I
• GREK-1213 Elementary Greek II
• HBRW-1113 Elementary Hebrew I
• HBRW-1213 Elementary Hebrew II (may also count as Textual)