School of Science & Healthcare
THE BIBLE AND SCIENCE are never in conflict. In fact, the origins of the scientific method are found in the Bible. We believe that the only true source of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding comes from the Lord. We offer fully accredited degrees in Science and Healthcare that are entirely founded on biblical truths.
Three programs are offered in The School of Science and Healthcare – Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (built in pre-med and pre-pharmacy tracts), Bachelor of Science in Biology (numerous biology electives bespoke to the field of biology), and Associate of Science.
These programs focus on training students to apply reasoning concerning core biblical principles and communicate the results across multiple levels of the biological and chemical sciences. Students are trained to be world class scientists and healthcare professionals, all while serving the Lord through the local church.
Dr. Matthew Whiteside
Dean, School of Science & Healthcare
Stem Careers
Traditional STEM careers include health care (such as nursing, medical lab technician, pre-medical, occupational therapist, physical therapist), research, engineering, physics, math, technology, computer science, biology, chemistry, environmental science, laboratory technicians, or STEM secondary education. Students also complete selected Bible courses to help provide a foundational knowledge of God and His Word.
• Apply reasoning concerning core biblical principles and communicate the results across levels of the biological and chemical sciences.
• Design biochemical experiments with appropriate methods, controls, and scientific approaches.
• Review and analyze primary biochemical data and literature to critically evaluate scientific merit and conclusions.
• Work proficiently on individual and group projects in the biological and chemical sciences.
FALL SEMESTER
BI101 Old Testament Survey (3)
CM121 Personal Evangelism (2)
BU141 Office Computer Applications (3)
EN101 Grammar & Composition I (3)
MA323 College Algebra (3)
SCEL Biology Elective (3/4)
OR100 Freshman Orientation (1)
Total Credits: 18/19
SPRING SEMESTER
BI102 New Testament Survey (3)
CM132 Living the Christian Life (2)
EN104 Grammar & Composition II (3)
EN122 Speech (3)
MA220 Probability & Statistics (3)
SCEL112 Biology Elective (3/4)
Total Credits: 17/18
FALL SEMESTER
BI211 Bible Doctrine I (3)
PS101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
HI101 History of Civilization I (3)
SC341 Chemistry I (3)
SC341.151 Chemistry Lab (1)
SC240 Molecular Biology (3)
SC240.151 Molecular Biology Lab (1)
Total Credits: 17
SPRING SEMESTER
BI212 Bible Doctrine II (3)
BU260 Economics (3)
HI102 History of Civilization II (3)
SC342 Chemistry II (3)
SC342.151 Chemistry II Lab (1)
SC401 Creation Science (3)
Total Credits: 16
FALL SEMESTER
BI206 Principles & Methods of Bible Study (2)
BIEL301 Bible Elective (2)
BIEL302 Bible Elective (2)
MI103 Introduction to Missions (2)
MA321 Calculus I (3)
SC350 Organic Chemistry I (3)
SC350.151 Organic Chemistry I Lab (1)
Total Credits: 15
SPRING SEMESTER
BI203 Methods of Bible Teaching (2)
EN204 American Literature (3)
MA322 Calculus II (3)
SC352 Organic Chemistry II (3)
SC352.151 Organic Chemistry II Lab (1)
SC411 Teaching Secondary Science (3)
Total Credits: 15
FALL SEMESTER
HI491 Baptist History & Distinctives (3)
SC391 Physics I (3)
SC391.151 Physics I Lab (1)
SC420 Cell Biology (3)
SC420.151 Cell Biology Lab (1)
SC440 Biochemistry I (3)
SC440.151 Biochemistry I Lab (1)
Total Credits: 15
SPRING SEMESTER
BIEL401 Bible Elective (2)
CM443 Marriage & Family (2)
SC392 Physics II (3)
SC392.151 Physics II Lab (1)
SC430 Ecology (3)
SC430.151 Ecology Lab (1)
SC442 Biochemistry II (3)
SC442.151 Biochemistry II Lab (1)
OR400 Senior Forum (1)
Total Credits: 17
• Apply reasoning concerning core biblical principles and communicate the results across levels of the biological sciences.
• Design biological experiments with appropriate methods, controls, and scientific approaches.
• Review and analyze primary biological data and literature to critically evaluate scientific merit and conclusions.
• Work proficiently on individual and group projects in the biological sciences.
FALL SEMESTER
BI101 Old Testament Survey (3)
CM121 Personal Evangelism (2)
BU141 Office Computer Applications (3)
EN101 Grammar & Composition I (3)
MA323 College Algebra (3)
SCEL111 Biology Elective (3/4)
OR100 Freshman Orientation (1)
Total Credits: 18/19
SPRING SEMESTER
BI102 New Testament Survey(3)
CM132 Living the Christian Life (2)
EN104 Grammar & Composition II (3)
EN122 Speech (3)
MA220 Probability & Statistics (3)
SCEL112 Biology Elective (3/4)
Total Credits: 17/18
FALL SEMESTER
BI211 Bible Doctrine I (3)
PS101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
HI101 History of Civilization I (3)
SCEL211 Biology Elective (3/4)
SCEL212 Biology Elective (3/4)
Total Credits: 15/17
SPRING SEMESTER
BI212 Bible Doctrine II (3)
BU260 Economics (3)
HI102 History of Civilization II (3)
SC401 Creation Science (3)
SCEL213 Biology Elective (3/4)
SCEL214 Biology Elective (3/4)
Total Credits: 18/20
FALL SEMESTER
BI206 Principles & Methods of Bible Study (2)
BIEL301 Bible Elective (2)
BIEL302 Bible Elective (2)
MI103 Introduction to Missions (2)
SCEL311 Biology Elective (3/4)
SC312 Biology Elective (3/4)
Total Credits: 15/17
SPRING SEMESTER
BI203 Methods of Bible Teaching (2)
EN204 American Literature (3)
SCEL313 Biology Elective (3/4)
SCEL314 Biology Elective (3/4)
SC411 Teaching Secondary Science (3)
Total Credits: 13/15
FALL SEMESTER
HI491 Baptist History & Distinctives (3)
SCEL411 Biology Elective (3/4)
SCEL412 Biology Elective (3/4)
SCEL413 Biology Elective (3/4)
Total Credits: 15/18
SPRING SEMESTER
BIEL401 Bible Elective (2)
CM443 Marriage & Family (2)
SCEL414 Biology Elective (3/4)
SCEL415 Biology Elective (3/4)
SCEL416 Biology Elective (3/4)
OR400 Senior Forum (1)
Total Credits: 14/17
• Demonstrate knowledge of the natural sciences, physical, chemical, or biological as it applies to the chosen field of study.
• Demonstrate the ability to critically examine knowledge and theory through scientific, mathematical and Biblical methodology.
• Work as a team member in project-based learning and work environments.
• Demonstrate communication skills through verbal, non-verbal and written modalities.
FALL SEMESTER
BI101 Old Testament Survey (3)
CM121 Personal Evangelism (2)
BU141 Office Computer Applications (3)
EN101 Grammar & Composition I (3)
MA122 Introductory Algebra (3)
MA/SC EL Math/Science Elective (3/4)
OR100 Freshman Orientation (1)
Total Credits: 18/19
SPRING SEMESTER
BI102 New Testament Survey (3)
CM132 Living the Christian Life (2)
EN104 Grammar & Composition II (3)
EN122 Speech (3)
MA220 Probability & Statistics (3)
MA/SC EL Math/Science Elective (3/4)
Total Credits: 17/18
FALL SEMESTER
BI211 Bible Doctrine I (3)
PS101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
HI101 History of Civilization I (3)
MA/SC EL Math/Science Elective (3/4)
MA/SC EL Math/Science Elective (3/4)
Total Credits: 15/17
SPRING SEMESTER
BI212 Bible Doctrine II (3)
BU260 Economics (3)
HI102 History of Civilization II (3)
OR400 Senior Forum (1)
SC401 Creation Science (3)
MA/SC EL Math/Science Elective (3/4)
MA/SC EL Math/Science Elective (3/4)
Total Credits: 19/21