Bachelor of Arts in Ministry
B.A.Min.
Traditional Degree
AdVantage Degree
B.A.Min.
Majors
The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry (B.A.Min.) degree is composed of three components: the General Education Core, the Bible and Theology Core, and a selected major. Students may choose from the following major areas of study:
Minors
In addition, a student may fulfill the requirements for one of the following minor areas of study:
Traditional Degree Structure
Degree Requirements
The baccalaureate degree in the traditional degree structure at Nazarene Bible College contains the following degree requirements:
- Completion of a minimum of 120 or 128 semester hours depending on the major.
- At least 25% of the semester hours must be in residence, with at least 50% of the final 25% of the program hours in residence. Online classes are considered "in residence."
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- A 2.0 GPA in the major with the following program additions/exceptions:
- Counseling (CC/CCM): 3.0 cumulative GPA for all courses specific to the major.
- Completion of the required hours in the following areas:
- General Education Core
- Bible and Theology Core
- Major Courses
- Electives or Minor Courses—Elective courses are courses supplemental to those required for the completion of a degree program. Elective courses can be courses from NBC’s General Education core, Bible and Theology core, AdVantage core, the college’s major and minor programs, or comparable courses transferred from accredited institutions. Career and technical courses from accredited institutions may be applicable as electives for some of NBC’s degree programs.
- Completion of NBC Experience.
- Completion of the Ministry Progress Review.
- Completion of Graduating Colloquium.
- College indebtedness paid in full prior to release of transcripts and/or diploma.
Core Requirements and Objectives
Faculty
- Dr. Sandra L. Palm, Director
- Dr. Robbin Trumble
General Education Core
Objectives
Nazarene Bible College holds that education for all ministry contexts is predicated on the acquisition of foundational knowledge, skills, and values. The educated person has a distinctive worldview that enables him or her to make specific and positive contributions to society, career, ministry, or profession. The General Education Core ensures that students receive the breadth of knowledge essential for the educated person and necessary for continuing on to more in-depth study within chosen majors.
Completion of the General Education core should enable students to:
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in written and spoken English.
- Discuss and identify the importance and function of great literature.
- Examine the principles of human nature and behavior, integrating behavioral science and the Christian faith.
- Identify concepts of human society and cross-cultural variation, including ways individuals and groups function, interact, and change.
- Demonstrate the ability to think critically and clearly about issues in professional and personal life.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the physical universe and appreciate the scientific methodology that investigates it.
- Identify how the basic principles of biblical ethics apply to contemporary culture.
- Examine western civilization in global context with particular emphasis on the history of Christianity.
- Engage in intentional spiritual growth toward Christ-like character and service.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply logic and mathematical principles.
General Education Core Courses
The student will take either the English Composition I and II sequence or the Basic English Skills courses* followed by the English Composition I and II sequence after placement testing.
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| ENG-1013 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG-1023 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG-1043 | Classical Literature | 3 |
| GEN-1003 | Lifelong Learning Skills | 3 |
| HIS-2013 | Western World/Ancient & Medieval Times | 3 |
| HIS-2023 | Western World/Emerging Modern Society | 3 |
| MTH-1003 | General Mathematics | 3 |
| PAS-1013 | Introduction to Christian Service | 3 |
| PAS-1023 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| PHI-3013 | Philosophy and Christian Ethics | 3 |
| PSY-1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SCI-2013 | General Physical Science | 3 |
| SOC-1003 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SPE-1003 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
| THE-3013 | Introduction to Christian Thought | 3 |
| | | 45 hours |
*The Basic English Skills sequence is not included in the requirements for a degree program. Students who are required to take Basic English Skills courses will complete a minimum of 123 or 131 hours for a degree, depending on the major.
Faculty
- Dr. Thomas King, Co-Director
- Dr. Daniel Powers, Co-Director
- Dr. Joseph Warrington
Bible and Theology Core
Objectives
Completion of the Bible and Theology core should enable students to:
- Identify the basic content of the Bible.
- Utilize sound methods and resources for interpreting the Bible.
- Articulate the essentials of the Christian faith.
- Nurture the Christlike life as informed by Scripture and Christian thought.
- Apply a Christian worldview to contemporary critical issues.
Bible and Theology Core Courses
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| BIB-1013 | Introduction to the Old Testament | 3 |
| BIB-1023 | Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| BIB-2003 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BIB-2013 | Pentateuch | 3 |
| BIB-2033 | New Testament Gospels | 3 |
| BIB-3013 | Hebrew Prophets or | |
| BIB-3023 | Poetic & Wisdom Literature or | |
| BIB-3123 | O.T. Historical Books | 3 |
| BIB-3053 | Pauline Epistles or BIB 3063 Book of Acts | 3 |
| THE-2013 | Doctrine of Holiness |
3 |
| THE-3023 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| THE-3033 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| | | 30 hours |
In addition to the Bible and Theology Core Courses, traditional degree students are to complete the ABHE Bible Content Exam at the beginning and at the end of their degree. The exam results are used to assess student learning in the area of Bible content.
AdVantage Accelerated Degree Structure
Degree Requirements
The Advantage Program Bachelor of Arts in Ministry degree contains the following degree requirements:
- Completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours.
- At least 30 semester hours in residence.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale with the following program additions/exceptions:
- Christian School Education: 3.0 cumulative GPA for all EDU courses.
- Counseling (CC/CCM): 3.0 cumulative GPA for all courses specific to the major.
- Completion of the required hours in the following areas:
- General Education - 45 semester hours
- Electives - 15 semester hours
- Bible and Theology - 20 semester hours
- Foundational - 8 semester hours
- Major Courses - 32 semester hours
- Completion of the capstone project (Leadership and Ethics), student teaching (Christian School Education), Internship, Orientation/Capstone Intensives (Counseling for Christian Ministries).
- Completion of NBC Experience.
- Completion of Ministry Progress Review.
- Completion of Graduating Colloquium.
- College indebtedness paid in full prior to release of transcripts and/or diploma.
Objectives for the AdVantage Program
Completion of the AdVantage core should enable students to:
- Become familiar with the basic content and themes of the Bible.
- Become acquainted with the essential doctrines of the Christian faith.
- Nurture personal spiritual development.
- Identify sound methods and resources for interpreting the Bible.
- Understand the basic principles of biblically-based leadership.
Core Requirements
Sixty hours of college credit through prior college work (2.0 GPA), CLEP or other recognized testing service, military training, and/or Prior Learning Assessment is required for entrance into the Advantage program. A student may enter the program conditionally with 45 semester hours but must complete the final 15 hours before a degree will be granted. This credit must fulfill the following requirements:
General Education
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6English Language/Communication
Must include at least one English Composition course; includes courses in English Composition, writing, literature, speech, etc.
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6Social Sciences
Includes courses in Psychology, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Developmental Psychology, etc.
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3Humanities
Includes courses in Art, Music, Visual Art, Theater, Film, Literature, Philosophy, Ethics, History of Civilization, etc.
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6Science/Math
Includes courses in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Astronomy, Environmental Science, Math, Algebra, Computer Science, Physical Geography, Physiology, Statistics, Symbolic Logic, Health, Accounting, etc.
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3History
Includes courses in American, World, Art History, etc.
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21General Studies Electives
45 hoursIncludes any courses in the areas listed above.
Electives
- 15 hoursIncludes college level courses from any area of study.
60 hours
First Year-Core Courses
Bible and Theology 20 Hours; Foundational 8 Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| BLE-3604 | Adult & Professional Development | 4 |
| BIB-3604 | Survey of the Old Testament/Pentateuch | 4 |
| BIB-3614 | Survey of the New Testament/Gospels | 4 |
| BIB-3624 | Bible and Life Application | 4 |
| BIB-3634 | Biblical Leadership Principles | 4 |
| THE-3614 | Survey of Christian Theology | 4 |
| THE-3624 | Holiness and the Life of the Believer | 4 |
| | | 28 Hours |
Academic Assessment Report (Student Outcomes)
Nazarene Bible College annually assesses the effectiveness of its academic programs. A report of the annual academic assessment process is accessible below.
Annual Assessment Report (Student Outcomes)
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