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undergraduate degrees (AA&BA)
The undergraduate program at Global Christian University provides students with a wide-ranging balance of biblical education drawing from New Testament Studies, Old Testament Studies, Biblical Theology, Practical Ministry, and Hermeneutics. Global Christian offers undergraduate AA and BA degrees.
bachelor’s
degrees (BA)
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree is a four-year degree offered to students for the purpose of providing the academic preparation for real-life applications which allow students to think clearly, examine their Christian heritage, write distinctively, form a comprehensive biblical theology and worldview, and to communicate the gospel effectively.
ABOUT THE BA DEGREE
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (B.A). 180 quarter units are required for graduation. This is considered a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree. To receive this degree, the student must earn at least 45 quarter units in the field of general education. 25% of the degree must be completed at Global Christian (45 units).
Students form a comprehensive biblical theology and worldview, to communicate the gospel effectively.
BACHELOR’S COURSEWORK
core requirements
(45 units)
- Hermeneutics: 3 units
- Old Testament (OT) Studies:
- 3-6 units
- OT Theology or
- OT Survey or
- Choose any 2 OT courses
- New Testament (NT) Studies:
- 3-6 unit
- NT Theology or
- NT Survey or
- Pneumatology or
- Spirit of God or
- Choose any 2 NT courses
- Christ Studies:
- 3 unit
- Christology or
- Life of Christ 1 or
- Life of Christ 2 or
- Healing or
- Evangelism or
- Systematic Theology or
- Apologetics
- Christian Lifestyles (CL) or Practical Ministry (PM) Studies:
- 9 units
- Spiritual Formation or
- Christian Worldview or
- Discipleship or
- Any Christian Lifestyles class (labeled CL)
- Any Practical Ministry class (labeled PM)
- Theological Studies (TH):
- 6 units
- Any 2 theology classes (labeled TH)
- Electives:
- 12-18 units
- From OT, NT, BIB, TH, CL, or PM.
- Biblical Studies courses may come from the following categories: Biblical Studies (BIB), Old Testament (OT), New Testament (NT), Christian Lifestyle (CL), Theology (TH), and Practical Ministry (PM)
general education
(45 units)
GE courses are grouped into several broad categories designed to encourage intellect, imagination of ideas, and multiple disciplines. In order for Global Christian to confer a Bachelor’s degree, students will need to have completed a minimum of 45 quarter units of GE. For the Bachelor’s 15 units are up to the student to choose as GE elective courses; it is recommended that some of these GE units be in Communications/Thinking or additional Science/Math. See the bottom of the page for details.
emphasis/ elective
(90 units)
90 units made up of any of the following: additional Global Christian University courses or accepted transferred credit from other colleges.
AREAS OF FOCUS (BA and AA)
Students may complete as many Areas of Focus (12 units each) and have them added to their degree and transcript at graduation. These courses may be part of the degree electives.
- Theology – take 4 TH labeled courses
- Ministry – take 4 PM labeled courses
- Counseling – take 4 from Freedom Ministry, Mental Health (CL) courses, Identity (CL)
- Christian Lifestyle – take 4 CL labeled courses
- Evangelism – take Power Evangelism, Apologetics, Healing Ministry, and Systematic Theology
Total
(180 units)
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (B.A). 180 quarter units are required for graduation.
ASSOCIATES’s
degrees (AA)
The Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies degree is a two-year degree offered to students for the purpose of providing an understanding of the primary doctrines of the Bible, as well as a deep understanding of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Students should gain a general knowledge of the content of Scripture and skills for accurate Biblical interpretation and application to life situations.
ABOUT THE AA DEGREE
Associates of Arts in Biblical Studies (A.A). 90 quarter units are required for graduation. This is a two-year degree. To receive this degree, the student must earn at least 24 quarter units in the field of general education. 25% of the degree must be completed at Global Christian (23 units). 23 units must be in Biblical Studies (courses with headings of OT, NT, BIB, TH, CL, or PM).
Students will exhibit the Christian faith in contemporary culture by developing an apologetics for Christian values.
ASSOCIATE’S COURSEWORK
core requirements
(23 units)
23 units must be in Biblical Studies (courses with headings of OT, NT, BIB, TH, CL, or PM).
general education
(24 units)
General Education courses are grouped into several broad categories designed to encourage intellect and imagination of ideas and disciplines. Current and prospective students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor to develop an educational plan that best fulfills their general education needs and goals. In order for Global Christian to confer a degree, students will need to have completed 24 units of general educational courses. See below for more details.
emphasis/ elective
(42 units)
25% of the degree must be completed at Global Christian. A total of 23 units must be taken at Global Christian.
Total
(90 units)
Associates of Arts in Biblical Studies (A.A). 90 quarter units are required for graduation. 45 units minimum requirement of Global Christian courses, also known as the “residence requirement.”
General education
general education
(45 units)
Global Christian University offers the Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies and the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies that require a general education (GE) component. GE courses are grouped into several broad categories designed to encourage intellect, imagination of ideas, and multiple disciplines. Current and prospective students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor to develop an educational plan that best fulfills their general education needs and goals.
In order for Global Christian to confer a Bachelor’s degree, students will need to have completed a minimum of 45 quarter units of GE (24 units for an Associate’s degree). For the Bachelor’s 15 units are up to the student to choose as GE elective courses; it is recommended that some of these GE units be in Communications/Thinking or additional Science/Math. Certain categories have specific unit requirements to be fulfilled in Areas A, B, and C:
undergraduate Program objectives
AA & BA DEGREES
The undergraduate program at Global Christian University provides students with a wide-ranging balance of biblical education drawing from New Testament Studies, Old Testament Studies, Biblical Theology, Practical Ministry, and Hermeneutics.
Students of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate a substantial knowledge of the content of the OT and NT Scriptures.
- Show a strong hermeneutic to be able to interpret, analyze, and apply the Truth of Scripture
- Evidence of an increased understanding of the Person, actions, and manifestations of the Holy Spirit.
- Demonstrate a cultivated Christian lifestyle, character patterns, conduct, and leadership skills that support long term discipleship and ministry.
- Exhibit a strong apologetic of the gospel message and apply critical thinking skills in regards to contemporary culture.
- Display practical ministry in their daily lives, home and business situations, and ministry context.
- Possess study and writing skills to study the Bible for themselves and communicate in written and oral forms to others.
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