20-21 Bacone College Academic Catalog

21. DIVISION OF LIBERAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES

21.3. Bachelor of Art in Christian Ministry

Bacone College is well known for its contributions to Christian ministry in both the general and American Indian cultures. The mission of the baccalaureate degree in Christian Ministry is to provide the theological foundation needed for those individuals committed to work in the field of mission and ministry. The program design focuses on the opportunity to engage in practice while learning. This postmodern approach of reflection in action is thought to be essential for preparing students to minister in our fast paced global society.

Students seeking this degree will have a variety of courses available to prepare them for a life journey that involves serving humanity through a church related setting. Christian ministry studies concentrate on the development of certain basic skills useful for both lay and ordained leaders.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Christian Ministry degree programs of Bacone College is to prepare Christian leaders who will know the Word and the world and be able to bring them together to the spreading of the Kingdom of God. Students who complete this program will know the Christ and be able to present the Christ to a multi-cultural, multiethnic World. This degree is designed for students seeking to serve God through church and para-church ministries as well as for those pursuing a ministry of advanced Biblical scholarship through graduate studies in seminary. The Christian Ministry Bachelor Degrees are four-year, 124-hour program that provides a solid foundation in General Education, Bible and Practical Ministry. The program is a marriage of academic preparation and practical, hands-on experience that encourages learning by doing and reflection on experience.

Objectives of the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry Degree

· To assist the student in discerning a personal call to ministry and setting a plan for carrying out that calling

· To form the student spiritually to live faithfully by submitting to the authority of Scripture as a guide for living

· To help the student to develop an integrated Christian worldview by critically interacting with history, culture, ethics, and sciences

· To provide the student with the tools to exegete the message of the Old and New Testaments and present that message in a multicultural, multiethnic environment

· Develop skills in leading, teaching, worship, and practical ministry in a multicultural, multiethnic setting through academic training and practical experience

The following course of study is recommended for those wishing to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries Degree. Students are encouraged to choose from among the broad variety of course choices available, in consultation with the adviser, to provide the most benefit for the student’s future goals.

Recommended Course Sequence for Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry Degree

First Year Fall Semester

CLE 1103 First Year Seminar

MTH ___3 College Algebra or Math Structures (3 cr. Hrs.)

ENG 1113 English Composition I

REL 1003 Introduction to Christianity

MIN 1103 Introduction to Christian Ministry

15 Credit Hours

First Year Spring Semester

ENG 1213 English Composition II

SPC 1713 Speaking & Thinking Critically

MIN 1123 Principles of Biblical Research and Writing

MIN 1143 New Testament Literature

AIS ____3 American Indian Studies (3 cr. Hrs.)

________2 General Elective (2 CR HR)

17 Credit Hours

Second Year Fall Semester

_______4 Science w/lab (4 CR HR)

MIN 1223 Old Testament Literature

AES 2003 Creativity: Treasuring the Arts

_______2 General Elective (2 cr. Hrs.)

_______3 Liberal Arts Guided Elective (3 cr. Hrs.)

15 Credit Hours

Second Year Spring Semester

MIN 1213 Life of Christ

REL 2253 World Religions

MIN 2313 Pedagogy

MIN 2233 Contextualized Ministry

HIS ____3 History (3 cr. Hrs.)

________2 General Elective (2 CR HR)

17 Credit Hours

Third Year Fall Semester

MIN 3993 Internship I

REL 3113 Christian Ethics

MIN 3123 Postmodern Christianity

_______3 Christian Ministry Elective (3 cr. Hrs.)

LOGIC 3213 Introduction to Critical Thinking and Informal Logic

15 Credit Hours

Third Year Spring Semester

MIN 3313 Homiletics

MIN 3213 Studies of the Gospels

MIN 4996 Internship II

________3 Christian Ministry Elective (3 cr. Hrs.)

15 Credit Hours

Fourth Year Fall Semester

MIN 4313 Church Administration

MIN 4993 Internship

________3 Christian Ministry Elective (3 cr. Hrs.)

15 Credit Hours

Fourth Year Spring Semester

_______6 Capstone (6 CR HR)

MIN 4996 Internship

_______3 Christian Ministry Elective (3 cr. Hrs.)

15 Credit Hours

124 Total Credit Hours for the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry Degree