Christian Leadership, B.A.
Designed for professional and lay ministry opportunities, the Christian Leadership degree program incorporates in-depth Bible and theological study, while focusing on the practical skills needed to minister in today’s contemporary diverse culture. As students engage in coursework, they will also experience deeper personal spiritual growth that will enable them to provide Christ-centered leadership to meet a variety of needs. Whether a pastor, church worker, or active layperson, the program offers the opportunity to be foundationally equipped for effective ministry leadership.
Program Requirements
Bethel Core
Communication Skills (9 credits)
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
| Communications/Speech | 3 |
Humanities (3 credits)
Diversity and Global Awareness (3 credits)
| COMM 352 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| LANG 101 | Introduction to the Study of Language | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 3 |
Social Science (6 credits)
| PSYC, SOC, ECON, HIST, SS, APOL | 6 |
Natural Science/Math (6 credits)
| MATH 107 | Algebraic Modeling with Trigonometry | 3 |
| MATH 109 | Excursions in Math | 3 |
| Higher level MATH | 3 |
| Science (lab optional) | 3 |
Religion/Philosophy (9 credits)
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
| BIBL 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
Major
| BIBL 201 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BIBL 331 | Pentateuch and Historical Books | 3 |
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| BIBL 332 | Poetic Books and Wisdom Literature | 3 |
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| BIBL 333 | Old Testament & Prophetic Books | 3 |
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| BIBL 341 | Jesus and the Gospels | 3 |
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| BIBL 342 | Acts and Pauline Epistles | 3 |
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| BIBL 343 | General Epistles and Revelation | 3 |
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| MIN 210 | The Christian World Mission | 3 |
| MIN 215 | Foundations of Christian Ministry | 3 |
| MIN 310 | Evangelism & Discipleship | 3 |
| MIN 320 | Fundamentals of Christian Leadership | 3 |
| MIN 441 | Homiletics | 3 |
| THEO 310 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| Electives in THEO, BIBL, MIN, or YMN | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 39 |
Electives
Electives needed to complete degree
Total Credit Hours: 120