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Alaska Bible College

Programme Detail: Bachelor of Arts, Biblical Studies/Christian ministries

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Bachelor of Arts, Biblical Studies/Christian ministries
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number BA
Description The Bachelor of Arts Degree Program provides basic and advanced equipping for ministry or further study in a graduate program. Through biblical, ministry, general education studies, and student ministry training, students are prepared for entrance into church, parachurch, or mission-related professions. Because students need to be equipped both with knowledge of God’s Word and practical ministry experience to be effective leaders, each B.A. student is a Biblical Studies major and a Christian Ministries Second Major, with the possible option of choosing an Educational Ministries, Missions, or Pastoral emphasis. All courses also available individually
Keywords BA, B.A., Bachelor of Arts, Christian ministries, ministry, biblical, student ministry training, general education, general ed, ministry, training
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available United States / Alaska
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Bible Teaching and Training / Biblical Languages; Bible Teaching and Training / Church History; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Worship; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Pastoral Care and Counselling; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Women's Ministry; Transforming Culture, Arts and the Media / History, Philosophy and Other Humanities; Personal Life and Holiness / Introduction to the Christian Faith; Personal Life and Holiness / Personal and Family Holiness; Personal Life and Holiness / Fellowship and Interpersonal Skills; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Ministry to Non-Literate People; Mission and Evangelism / Short-Term Mission
Residential/Non Residential Mixed
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Degree
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost $3420 persemester
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 4 years
Average hours of study per week 24
Methods of instruction lectures
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) -
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) -
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). -
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 10
Prerequisite Programmes BI 131 Principles of Inductive Bible Study BI 132 Principles of Biblical Interpretation BI 133 Old Testament Survey BI 134 New Testament Survey BI 231 Pentateuch BI 232 Life of Christ BI 333 Doctrines 1 BI 334 Doctrines 2 BI 335 Doctrines 3 BI 432 Romans BI 434 Integrated Theology Seminar MN 191 Foundations for Life and Ministry MN 192 Evangelism and Discipleship MN 291 Christian Teaching Ministry MN 292 Missiology MN 294 Worship & Music MN 492 Internship CM 101 Speech EN 101 English Composition 1 EN 202 English Composition 2 EN 203 Introduction to Literature HI 202 Survey of Western Civilization HI 301 Alaska Studies MA 202 College Algebra PE 101 or 102 PH 201 Philosophy PH 302 Contemporary World Views SC 201 Introduction to Meteorology SS 102 Developing Interpersonal Relationships SS 201 Marriage and Family Additional 35 units of electives
Other Prerequisites Christian Ministry Training - service at a church or in the community coupled with accountability meetings with a mentor
Qualifications gained Bachelor of Arts Degree, eligibility for advanced degree work, service in many missions organization
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by ABHE (N. America)
Other Accrediting Bodies