Local Church Leadership
ONLINE COURSES
Bachelor of Biblical Studies in Local Church Leadership
The Local Church Leadership degree program is open to men and women age 25 or older who meet normal qualifications for enrollment. This program is available to be completed in a fully online format, with an instructional design conducive to adult learners. Students are taught the biblical purpose and function of a New Testament church and learn how to engage our lost world with the Word of God and the gospel.
Program Overview
FALL A SESSION
- CM445 – Marriage and Family
- BI101 – Old Testament Survey
FALL B SESSION
- BU111 – Business Communications
SPRING A SESSION
- BU141 – Office Computer Applications
- EN104 – Grammar and Composition II
SPRING B SESSION
- CM135 – Living the Christian Life
- BI102 – New Testament Survey
SUMMER A SESSION
- HI101 – History of Civilization I
SUMMER B SESSION
- HI137 – Geography of the Middle East
- HI102 – History of Civilization II
FALL A SESSION
- MA105 – Business Mathematics
- SC401 – Creation Science
FALL B SESSION
- CM125 – Personal Evangelism
SPRING A SESSION
- EN121 – Speech
- CM225 – Comparative World Religions
SPRING B SESSION
- PM341 – Church Administration and Polity (M) / MI307 – Women in World Evangelism (W)
- EN201 – American Literature
SUMMER A SESSION
- PM345 – Assisting the Pastor
SUMMER B SESSION
- MI105 – Introduction to Missions
- BI327 – Gospel Records
*M – Men’s course / *W – Women’s course
FALL A SESSION
- BI211 – Bible Doctrine I
- BI337 – Pastoral Epistles
FALL B SESSION
- BI212 -Bible Doctrine II
SPRING A SESSION
- BI339 – Hebrew Christian Church Epistles
- PM304 – Homiletics I (M) / ED327 – Human Growth and Development (W)
SPRING B SESSION
- BI207 – Principles and Methods of Bible Study
- PM305 – Homiletics II (M) / ED245 – Principles and Methods of Education (W)
SUMMER A SESSION
- BI323 – Historical Books
SUMMER B SESSION
- BI208 – Methods of Bible Teaching
- ED322 – Theology of Christian Education
*M – Men’s course / *W – Women’s course
FALL A SESSION
- HI491 – Baptist History and Disctinctives
- BI315 – Major Prophets
FALL B SESSION
- YM407 – Principles and Methods of Youth Ministry
SPRING A SESSION
- CM430 – Introduction to Counseling
- BI328 – Christian Church Epistles
SPRING B SESSION
- MU405 – Philosophy of Christian Music
- YM405 – Campus Evangelism
SUMMER A SESSION
- BU481 – Chruch and Non-Profit Finance
SUMMER B SESSION
- BI329 – Pentateuch
- CM485 – Ministry Internship
- Must be age 25 or older
- Complete the online application
- Give a personal testimony of faith in Jesus Christ as Saviour
- Submit a personal recommendation from their current pastor
- Hold a high school or GED equivalency diploma
- Request an official high school or GED equivalency diploma OR an official college transcript be sent to the Office of the Registrar for evaluation and approval prior to admittance
Students who complete the B.B.S. in Local Church Leadership will be able to:
- Employ proper methods of evangelism and discipleship through local church ministries
- Discern truth from error by evaluating teachings and trends in light of the doctrine of God’s Word
- Prepare and teach or preach Bible messages using proper methods of interpretation, presentation, and application
- Study anytime, anywhere
- Transfer previously earned credit
- 8-week course format
- Degree completion option
- Exceptional, experienced faculty
- New courses offered every 8 weeks
Sessions & Dates
SUMMER SEMESTER | May 8 – August 27, 2023
Summer A: May 8 – July 2
BU481 – Church and Non-Profit Finance
HI101 – History of Civilization I
Summer B: July 3 – Aug. 27
BI327 – Gospel Records
HI102 – History of Civilization II
HI137 – Geography of the Middle East
ED322 – Theology of Christian Education
FALL SEMESTER | August 28 – December 17, 2023
Fall A: Aug. 28 – Oct. 22
BI211 – Bible Doctrine I
BI315 – Major Prophets
BI337 – Pastoral Epistles
CM445 – Marriage and Family
Fall B: Oct. 23 – Dec. 17
CM125 – Personal Evangelism
YM407 – Principles and Methods of Youth Ministry
SPRING SEMESTER | January 8 – April 28, 2024
Spring A: Jan. 8 – Mar. 3
BI339 – Hebrew Christian Church Epistles
CM430 – Introduction to Counseling
Spring B: Mar. 4 – Apr. 28
ED327 – Human Growth and Development
MU405 – Philosophy of Christian Music
PM341 – Church Administration and Polity
YM405 – Campus Evangelism
SUMMER SEMESTER | May 6 – August 25, 2024
Summer A: May 6 – June 30
BI323 – Historical Books
BI481 – Church and Non-Profit Finance
HI101 – History of Civilization I
PM345 – Assisting the Pastor
Summer B: July 1 – Aug. 25
BI208 – Methods of Bible Teaching
BI327 – Gospel Records
BI329 – Pentateuch
CM485 – Ministry Internship
ED322 – Theology of Christian Education
HI102 – History of Civilization II
HI137 – Geography of the Middle East
MI105 – Introduction to Missions
For more information...
Contact:
Brett Jones
Admissions Coordinator for Online Programs
[email protected]
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