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

Plus 6 additional hours in biblical languages

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.