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Bachelor of Science, Ministerial Leadership: Biblical Studies (Site-based)

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The extension site Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership – Biblical Studies track degree program prepares students for ministry leadership—in local churches, faith-based non-profit organizations, and other ministry contexts—through an interdisciplinary curriculum of courses in foundational core (i.e., English, psychology, math, science, etc.), Bible, theology, ministry, and ministry practicum. The final 18 hours of the major core focuses on the advanced study, interpretation, and application of the Bible in ministry contexts. Students who complete this degree program will be able to:

 

  1. Properly use hermeneutical tools to exegete and apply the Bible in ministry contexts

  2. Analyze and apply basic Christian theology in ministry contexts

  3. Apply planning, team, financial leadership skills in ministry contexts

  4. Properly use hermeneutical tools to exegete and apply the Bible in ministry contexts at an advanced level

  5. Integrate their biblical interpretation, theological, leadership, and biblical studies competencies in ministry contexts

 

 

Total Program Hours - 120 Credit Hours

Foundational Core - 34 Credit Hours

SEU Foundations - 3 Credit Hours

Worldview Formation - 9 Credit Hours

Habits of Inquiry - 22 Credit Hours

Discursive Inquiry - 6 Credit Hours

Natural-Scientific Inquiry - Select One with Lab:

Quantitative Inquiry - Select One:

Socio-Historical Inquiry- Select Two:

Creative-Aesthetic Inquiry - Select One:

Major Core - 45 Credit Hours

Divine Design (Major Specific Experiential Learning) - 6 Credit Hours

Divine Design - 35 Credit Hours

To meet the Divine Design requirement, students may earn credit hours in general elective courses, declared minors/certificates, or enjoy other experiential learning opportunities such as study abroad, internships, or practicums. Other practicum options include  (1 credit hour),   (2 credit hours),   (3 credit hours),   (4 credit hours), and   (3 credit hours) up to a total of 24 credit hours. General Electives are any college-level course that does not satisfy the above program requirements. Students must complete the above program requirements with the remaining credit hours earned in the Divine Design to meet the total program hours.

Additional State Requirements for Online or Partner Site Students

*Note: Students taking courses online/at an SEU partner site outside of the State of Florida may be subject to additional Foundational Core requirements for degree completion. Some of these requirements are built into your Foundational Core listed above.  Any of the requirements listed below that are not incorporated into the Foundational Core will count towards your Divine Design hours.  State-specific requirements are also specified in the SEU Catalog. Please see your Degree Audit in JICS and work with your Academic Advisor to ensure these requirements are met. 

 

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