Degree programs
Study the Word, then build on it
Every course is grounded in Scripture and the Biblical Principle Approach®. Bachelor’s programs are 120 credit hours, planned as 15 credits per semester over four years; all courses are 3 credit hours.
Every bachelor’s degree
The 30-credit foundation
All undergraduate students complete these ten courses, usually during their first two and a half years. Courses you have already completed elsewhere may count toward them.
PTH101Biblical Life PrinciplesPTH102Discipleship & MentoringOTS101Old Testament SurveyNTS101New Testament SurveyHCH201Church History 1HCH211Church History 2NTS202ActsSYS222ChristologyTHE230HermeneuticsSYS323Ecclesiology
Bachelor of Arts
Theological Studies
The BA in Theological Studies gives you an understanding of the history, context and message of the Bible, and of the historical and theological developments of the Christian faith.
You will build a sound biblical worldview rooted in the principles of God’s Word, prepared for leadership in your local church and for graduate study. Electives let you tailor the program to your own interests, from covenant theology to Greek and Hebrew.
Credit hours
- Foundational courses30
- Core courses45
- Elective courses45
- Total credit hours120
Courses may include
Bachelor of Arts
Christian Education
The BA in Christian Education trains you in the Biblical Principle Approach®, America’s historic method of teaching and learning, and its philosophy of curriculum development. It is designed for those who teach, or plan to teach, in Christian schools and home schools.
Choose one of two emphases:
Elementary Education prepares you to teach at the elementary level.
Secondary Education adds a concentration in Government & History, Language & Literature, Mathematics, Science, or Philosophy.
Credit hours
- Foundational courses30
- Core courses45
- Emphasis or concentration21
- Teaching Reading3
- Elective courses21
- Total credit hours120
Courses may include
Bachelor of Arts
Biblical Counseling
The BA in Biblical Counseling equips you to counsel from a Biblical and Christian perspective, rooted in the principles of nouthetic counseling and the work of Dr. Jay Adams.
The program prepares you to complete the Fundamentals requirement in Phase 1 of the ACBC certification process.
This program is not designed to prepare students for state exams or to practice in secular counseling environments.
Credit hours
- Foundational courses30
- Core courses45
- Elective courses45
- Total credit hours120
Courses may include
Bachelor of Arts
Christian Leadership
The BA in Christian Leadership broadens your understanding of Christian entrepreneurship, organizational management, and the philosophy of American history and government.
You will gain the skills to form and manage organizations, including churches and non-profits, and to engage in meaningful participation in the civil sphere.
Credit hours
- Foundational courses30
- Core courses45
- Elective courses45
- Total credit hours120
Courses may include
Graduate program
Master of Theology (Th.M.)
The Master of Theology is designed for students who want a strong exegetical foundation for preaching and teaching. Its reading draws on the great works of Reformed and Puritan theology, from Hodge, Shedd and Dabney to Watson, Burroughs and Owen.
The program requires study in a biblical language, Greek or Hebrew, and is completed with a master’s thesis written under a faculty advisor.
Prerequisite
All graduate programs require a 30-hour foundation in Biblical and Theological studies at the undergraduate or graduate level. It can be met by any combination of transfer credit, Life and Ministry Experience credit, the Basic Bible Knowledge Exam, or Bradford coursework. Any missing hours are added to the length of your program, as determined by academic advising.
Credit hours
- Old & New Testament studies18
- Systematic theology15
- Theological studies12
- Hermeneutics & biblical language9
- Master’s thesis6
- Total credit hours60