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Arlington Baptist University

Programme Detail: Bible & Missions

Language of this entry English (USA)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Bible & Missions
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number ABC4
Description This program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree for students interested in entering missionary work from Bible College. Students will investigate the work of church missions from a Biblical viewpoint, and they will be equipped to enter that work and fulfill its ends. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The graduate who completes this program will: 1.Preach and teach the Word of God and the principles of Christian living. 2.Be familiar with the place and ministry of the local church and the contributions of Baptists to gospel missionary work. 3.Build churches by winning and making disciples of nationals. 4.Be able to interpret the difference between North American culture and the gospel message while applying gospel principles to a particular culture. 5.Have a basis upon which to build a philosophy of mission work. 6.Have skills necessary to carry out the specialized tasks of missionary work. 7.Understand what is necessary to adjust to a foreign culture. 8.Understand the missionary's relationship to the local church, the mission agency and faithful individual supporters of the missionary's work.
Keywords Bible, Ministry, Mission, Cross Cultural
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
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Country and region where programme is available United States / Texas
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Youth and Students Ministry; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Degree
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost -
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 4 Years
Average hours of study per week 0
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Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 0
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