B.A. Degree in Bible and Ministry
74-75 hours

The degree prepares students for the work of a local minister and lays a foundation for graduate studies. It is also the recommended degree for those who have not yet defined a specific area of ministry. An OC graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible and Ministry will:

1. Organize biblical content chronologically and thematically.
2. Exegete (analyze) biblical texts in a contextually informed manner.
3. Organize and present biblical material in a contemporary and relevant manner.
4. Communicate the content and message of scripture by means of teaching and preaching.
5. Implement/exercise essential ministry skills such as counseling and relating to people.

Student must complete a minimum of 126 hours including the major, core and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 126 hours.

21 Hours Bible

• BIBL-2713 Introduction to Ministry
• BIBL-3013 Hermeneutics
• BIBL-3203 Biblical Exegesis
• BIBL-3823 Counseling for Ministers
• BIBL-3913 Homiletics I: Preparation and Delivery of Religious Speeches
• BIBL-4753 Seminar in Christian Ministry
• BIBL-4763 Homiletics II: Advanced Homiletics

2-3 Hours evangelism

• BIBL-2512 Personal Evangelism
• BIBL-3063 Evangelism and Discipleship

3 Hours chosen

• BIBL-3253 Teaching the Bible
• BIBL-4213 Teaching the Bible to Adolescents

9 Hours Old Testament textual

12 Hours New Testament textual

6 Hours elective textual courses

3 Hours required non-textual

• BIBL-4713 Restoration Movement

9 Hours other non-textual

3 Hours practicum

• BIBL-4803 Ministry Practicum

12 Hours biblical languages

A student must take 12 hours of Greek or 6 hours of Greek and 6 hours of Hebrew in addition to the above degree requirements for the B.A. in Bible and Ministry.

• GREK-1113 Elementary Greek I
• GREK-1213 Elementary Greek II
• GREK-2113 Intermediate Greek I (May also count as New Testament textual)
• GREK-2213 Intermediate Greek II (May also count as New Testament textual)
• HBRW-1113 Elementary Hebrew I
• HBRW-1213 Elementary Hebrew II (May also count as Old Testament textual)

Foreign language

A student must take 6 hours of any foreign language in addition to the above requirements for the BA degree in Children’s Ministry.