The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies degree is designed for individuals who sense a call to Christian ministry and seek training in the understanding, defense, and application of God’s Word and biblical faith. Whether a student’s desire is to work at a local church or Christian organization, prepare for seminary or graduate school education, or simply deepen personal discipleship, the Christian Studies degree provides a solid academic and spiritual foundation. The major offers a wide range of courses in Old and New Testament, evangelical theology, church history, music and worship, and practical ministry. Learning and growing in Christ is what the Christian Studies degree is all about.
The Christian Studies Degree:
Core Courses (54-56 hours)
Major Courses (45 hours)
Old Testament (9 hours)
New Testament (9 hours)
Theology/Church History (9 hours)
Ministry (6 hours)
Other (12 hours)
Elective Courses (24 hours)
Total Hours for the degree: 123-125
Concentrations:
Worship Studies
Missions
Potential Careers:
Pastor
Youth Minister
Worship Leader
Missionary
Christian Counselor
Bible Teacher
Evangelist
Campus Minister
Sampling of graduate schools attended by BPC students:
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Yale Divinity School
Asbury Theological Seminary
Beeson Divinity School
Resources for Christian Studies students:
Ministerial Association
Baptist Campus Ministry
Christian Studies Faculty:
Dr. Jerry L. Ray
Division Chair, Associate Professor of Christian Studies
Dr. David Wilson
Professor of Music
Dr. Billy Puckett
Assistant Professor of Theology and Ethics
Dr. Steven Echols
Professor of Leadership
Successful Alums:
Bobby Jones
Jason Jones
Jeremy Morton
Anthony Purcell
Mike Spivey
Darren Talley
John Waters |
