(135 semester hour degree: Bible - 40 hours; General Studies - 45 hours; and Ministerial Studies - 50 hours) Purpose: The purpose of the preaching specialization is to assist the student in the formation of the character, attitude, and skills necessary to function as a preaching minister. Objectives: The preaching specialty is designed to equip a student to . . .
| Bible Major 40 Credits |
Bible Introduction |
3 |
BIN 110 Introduction to Biblical Studies (3) –OR– BIN 112 Bible Survey (3) |
| Biblical Languages |
3 |
BIN 230 Intro to Biblical Languages (3) |
| Gospels |
3 |
BNT 111 Life of Christ I (3) or BNT 121 Life of Christ II (3) |
| Church History |
3 |
BNT 260 Foundation of Christianity (3) |
| Bible History |
6 |
Choose two BOT 216 Foundations of Hebrew History (3) BOT 211 History of Israel (3) BOT 220 Seminar in Genesis (2) + Biblical Research (1)* BOT 225 Seminar in Samuel (2) + Biblical Research (1)* BOT 226 Seminar in Kings(2) + Biblical Research (1)* |
| Theology |
6 |
BTH 321 Introduction to Theology (3) BTH 411 Pauline Theology (3) |
| Bible/Theology Electives |
9 |
Any BNT, BOT, or BTH courses |
| OT Prophets Elective |
3 |
Choose one BOT 233 Wisdom Literature (3) BOT 315 Ezekiel and Daniel (3) BOT 321 Minor Prophets (3) BOT 241Jeremiah (2) + Biblical Research (1)* BOT 244 Isaiah (2) + Biblical Research (1)* BOT 251 Amos and Hosea (2) + Biblical Research (1)* BOT 254 Postexilic Prophets (2) + Biblical Research (1)* |
| Epistles Electives |
4 |
Any BNT courses covering the New Testament Epistles |
| FCC Bible Comp |
0 |
Student may take the test during Senior Year |
| Humanities Division 45 Credits |
Composition |
6 |
GEN 110 Composition I (3) GEN 120 Composition II (3) |
| Social Science |
3 |
GPS 110 General Psychology (3) –OR– GSO 220 Introduction to Sociology (3) |
| Evidences |
3 |
GPH 110 Evidences (3) |
| Restoration History |
3 |
GHI 270 Restoration History (3) |
| History |
3 |
GHI 220 Western Civilization I (3) –OR– GHI 230 Western Civilization II (3) |
| Fine Arts |
3 |
GMU 210 Introduction to Music (3) –OR– GDR 115 Drama Ministry (2) + Humanities elective (1) |
| Speech |
3 |
GSP 235 Speech: Pulpit (3) –OR– GSP 230 Speech: Public (3) |
| Math Competency |
0 |
GMA 050 Math Competency Test (0) –OR– Students demonstrate competency at enrollment |
| Math/Science |
3 |
Choose one GMA 110 Finite Math (3) GMA 120 Algebra (3) GSC 210 Biology (3) |
| Apologetics |
3 |
GPH 410 Apologetics (3) |
| Philosophy Elective |
3 |
Any 3-hour GPH course |
| Humanities Elective |
3 |
Any qualifying Humanities courses |
| Biblical Language |
9 |
GLA 326 Greek II (3) GLA 335 Greek III (3) GLA 346 Greek IV (3) –OR– GLA 322 Hebrew II (3) GLA 331 Hebrew III (3) GLA 341 Hebrew IV (3) |
| Ministry Major 50 Credits Note: Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA for courses in the Ministry Major to graduate with this specialization |
Ministry Core |
6 |
MMI 120 Missions and Evangelism (3) MIN 220 Ministry as Life's Work (2) MIN 225 Core Communication (1) |
| Major Core |
12 |
MCO 210 Introduction to Counseling (3) MIN 310 Models of Leadership (3) MPR 330 Church Administration (3) MCE 350 Minister as Educator (3) |
| Specialization Core |
12 |
MPR 310 Preaching and Interpretation (3) MPR 320 Art of Preaching (3) MPR 340 Christian Ministry (3) MMU 210 Worship Leadership (1) MCO 370 Marriage and Family Enrichment (2) |
| Electives |
8 |
Choose any qualifying MCE, MCO, MEC, MIN, MMI, MMU, MPR, MTH, or MYM courses. Pre-requisites & co-requisites apply. |
| Ministry Internship |
12 |
MIN 391 Preparation A (1) MIN 392 Preparation B (1) |
| MIN 398 Part Time Field Experience (9) –OR– MIN 396 Full Time Field Experience (6) + Ministry Elective (3) |
| MIN 393 Debriefing (1) |
