Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry (Spanish Track)
Degree Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry (BACM) is one of four baccalaureate degrees offered and is the foundational degree of Leavell College. Various components of the degree blend together to provide a broad foundation for ministry. The degree requires 121 semester hours to complete. Included in this degree is a General Education component of 30 semester hours. The purpose of the General Education courses is to provide the skills needed to achieve the four general education competencies. A 37-hour Christian Foundation core provides necessary knowledge and skills for students preparing for ministry. A 24-hour Christian Ministry major includes a variety of courses required of all students pursuing this degree. The student will also choose a minor with this degree. In addition, the student will have 12 hours of free electives. This degree will qualify a student to pursue a variety of degrees in the graduate program, including the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Education. Students who complete the BACM are also prepared to participate in the Accelerated M.Div program.
BACM Program Goals
Train students to interpret and communicate the Bible accurately. (Biblical Interpretation)
Prepare students to serve, lead, and equip churches through pastoral, worship, and educational ministries. (Service and Leadership)
Train students to interpret and communicate theological and historical truth accurately. (Historical and Theological)
Equip students with the necessary General Education to prepare them for ministry in the local church. (General Education)
BACM Student Learning Outcomes
The graduate will interpret and communicate the Bible accurately.
The graduate will demonstrate the ability to serve, lead, and equip churches through pastoral, worship, and educational ministries.
The graduate will interpret and communicate theological and historical truth accurately.
The graduate will demonstrate the necessary General Education to prepare him or her for ministry in the local church.
Program Requirements
General Education Core (30 hours)
Course | hours |
---|---|
Critical Thinking | 3 |
College Composition | 3 |
Research and Writing | 3 |
Senior Seminar | 3 |
Introduction to to Counseling | 3 |
Fine Arts/Humanities Elective: | 3 |
Fine Arts/Humanities Elective: | 3 |
Math Elective: | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Science Elective: | 3 |
Social/Behavioral: | 3 |
*Students will be required to demonstrate English Proficiency by:
The successful completion of the Leavell College English Proficiency Exam.
The completion of LSCM0310: English Grammar.
**General Education Electives do not include courses designated as Remedial.
Christian Foundation Core (19 hours)
course | credits |
---|---|
Essentials in Ministry | 1 |
Hermeneutics | 3 |
Old Testament Survey | 3 |
New Testament Survey | 3 |
Christian Doctrine | 3 |
Personal Spiritual Development | 3 |
Practice of Evangelism | 3 |
Christian Ministry Major (24 hours)
course | credits |
---|---|
Intro to Preaching OR Teaching Methods | 3 |
Intro to Ministry | 3 |
Preaching Lab OR Teaching Lab | 3 |
Worship Perspectives | 3 |
Church Leadership and Administration | 3 |
Ministry Through Life Crises | 3 |
2 of the following: | |
Choose One: | 3 |
Christian Life Development | 3 |
OT/NT Studies/Interp | 3 |
Principles and Practice of Missions | 3 |
Church Planting OR Church Revitalization Strategies | 3 |
Foundations in Discipleship Strategies | 3 |
EM, PM, PC, or CM elective | 3 |
Minor (18 hours)
Choose from the following options:
Biblical Studies
General Education
Music and Worship
Psychology and Counseling
*See Degree Minors page for course listing for each minor
Free Electives (30 hours)
Summary
General Education Core (30 hours)
Christian Foundation Core (19 hours)
Christian Ministry Major (24 hours)
Minor (18 hours)
Free Electives (30 hours)
Total (121 hours)
The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry is available at the South Florida Center in a Language Track, see Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry [Language Track] page.