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Programme Detail: Communication Studies Major

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Communication Studies Major
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number
Description The Communication Studies program focuses on apologetics and evangelism through non-pulpit types of communication. Students are equipped to share the gospel through classes in radio, multimedia, drama, writing, small-group, and spoken communication.
Keywords communication, media, Christian ministry, speaking, apologetics, creativity, creative, gospel, evangelism, sharing, radio, writing, drama, speech, Bible, public speaking, video
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available United States / Kentucky
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / General Bible; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Transforming Culture, Arts and the Media / Communication and Media; Personal Life and Holiness / Introduction to the Christian Faith; Personal Life and Holiness / Fellowship and Interpersonal Skills; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Internet and Broadcast Evangelism
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Degree
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost ~38,000 (4 Years)
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 4 Years
Average hours of study per week 37
Methods of instruction lectures, reading, internet, prayer time, discussion, interviews, projects, media, mentoring/coaching, internship, ministry, experience, research
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 70%
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 15%
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 15%
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 7
Prerequisite Programmes ED 103 Spiritual, Academic and World View Formation, EN 101 English Grammar, EN 102 English Composition, PE 101, 102, 201, 202 Physical Education, CO 101 Introduction to Communications (or) SO 251 Introduction to Sociology, CO 102 Basic Public Speaking, HI 111, 112 History of Civilization I and II, PS 171 General Psychology, MU 181 Fundamentals of Music, HI 241 Church History, MA 152 College Mathematics, EN 251 English Literature, SC 152 Earth Science, PH 382 Philosophy, NT 101 New Testament Survey, NT 221 Gospels, NT 222 Acts, NT 321 General Epistles, NT 322 Romans and Galatians, NT 422 Pauline Epistles, NT 431 Hebrews and Thessalonians, OT 101 Old Testament Survey, OT 212 Pentateuch, OT 331 Old Testament History, OT 332 Psalms and Wisdom Literature, OT 432 Isaiah and Jeremiah, OT 442 Daniel and RevelationTH 111 Foundations of Faith, TH 112 Doctrine of Holiness, TH 221 Basic Christian Beliefs, TH 471 Holiness Literature, CO 101 Introduction to Communications, ED 102 Parliamentary Law, CO 202 Persuasive Speaking, CO 210 Dramatic Ministries, CO 251 Interpersonal Communication, CO 271 Journalistic Writing, CO 322 Media Ministry, CO 351 Organizational and Small Group Communication, CO 392 Cross-Cultural Communication, CO 431 Mass Media and Society, CO 451 Communication Theory, CE 141 Introduction to Christian Education, MT 221 Evangelism, PH 400 Senior Seminar
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained Bachelor of Arts in Religion
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by ABHE (N. America)
Other Accrediting Bodies