Bachelor Programs

FCC offers three Bachelor degrees:  Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Theology.  Credits earned in the Associate of Arts program may be applied to the completion of bachelor programs.  The Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science may be regarded as terminal.  The Bachelor of Arts degree may also be regarded as preparatory for the Bachelor of Theology degree and graduate studies.

Bachelor of Science 

Objectives:  After completing the Bachelor of Science program at FCC, students should . . . 

1. be able to interact with their culture analytically, socially, and spiritually.
2. appreciate the message of the Bible in its historic context.
3. understand the process of canonization, transmission, and translation of the Bible.
4. have the skills necessary for the proper interpretation of the Bible.
5. be able to state systematically the great doctrines of the Bible.
6. be equipped to defend the Biblical revelation against rival claims and hostile attacks.
7. be competent to begin vocational ministry.

Bachelor of Arts

Objectives:  The Bachelor of Arts degree differs from the Bachelor of Science degree only in respect to the Biblical language requirement.  Students who anticipate furthering their education in graduate seminary usually choose this program.  If the Bachelor of Arts degree is pursued, students should . . . 

1. be able to interact with their culture analytically, socially, and spiritually.
2. appreciate the message of the Bible in its historic context.
3. understand the process of canonization, transmission, and translation of the Bible.
4. have the skills necessary for the proper interpretation of the Bible.
5. be able to state systematically the great doctrines of the Bible.
6. be equipped to defend the Biblical revelation against rival claims and hostile attacks.
7. be competent to begin vocational ministry.
8. demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of Hebrew/Greek grammar and syntax.
9. use grammatical principles to translate and interpret.
10. appreciate the fact that a basic grasp of the original languages enables one to understand more fully the deep issues God’s Word.

General Education Requirements

Students completing the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees complete the following General Studies Requirements:

*Math Competency:  Students may demonstrate math competency by meeting one of the following means:  a satisfactory score on the math portions of the SAT or ACT tests, transfer of credit of any math course, or successfully passing the math competency test.

Bible Major      

All students receiving a Bachelor's degree from Florida Christian College are required to choose two majors. The Bible major may be thirty or forty semester hours, depending upon the specific program chosen.  The program descriptions will include the specific requirements for that degree.
 

*Biblical or Theological Research.  Students who need three credits to meet a requirement may be permitted to enroll in a Biblical or Theological Research course.  These courses yield one hour of credit.  They must be taken in conjunction with a regular lecture course in the required subject area (e.g., prophets, Bible history) that yields two credits.  A Biblical or Theological research course consists of producing a research paper on an assigned topic related to the lecture course to which it is attached.  The student is graded independently for the research component.  The arrangements for these research courses can be made through the Chair of the Bible Division.  Example:  A person who needs three credits in Prophets takes Jeremiah (2) plus Biblical Research (1).