The Bachelor of Applied Theology degree is an intensely practical degree that utilizes the basics of the Christian Studies degree as its foundation. It is designed for students who are centered in their desire to prepare for Christian ministry vocations. As a fully directed program, it will enable students to study with similarly minded people and will afford students opportunity for ministry involvement. Students must submit an application to the School of Christian Ministries and be accepted to enroll in the Bachelor of Applied Theology program.
School of Christian Ministries Program Student Outcomes
TRADITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Applied Theology Degree (124 units) BAT
General Education Courses
The program requirements will follow the curriculum set forth for other university programs; specific coursework will be determined by the Dean of the School of Christian Ministries in consultation with the faculty of other Schools/Departments. Some general education requirements will be met through specific Applied Theology requirements.
Lower Division Courses (24 units)
APT 192 Introduction to Ministry
APT 193 Ministry Observation
APT 292 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
APT 293 Supervised Church Ministry Internship I
CST 210 Pentateuch & Former Prophets
CST 220 Latter Prophets &Writings
CST 230 Jesus & the Gospels
CST 240 Paul & the Early Church
ICS 205 Models of Discipleship
Biblical Language Requirement (12 units)
Complete two (2) of the following two-semester sequences:
GRK 213 Introduction to Koiné Greek I (*Foreign Language I)
GRK 223 Introduction to Koiné Greek II (*Foreign Language II)
OR
GRK 313 Intermediate Greek
GRK 323 Intermediate Greek
OR
HEB 213 Biblical Hebrew I (*Foreign Language I)
HEB 223 Biblical Hebrew II (*Foreign Language II)
OR
HEB 313 Intermediate Hebrew I
HEB 323 Intermediate Hebrew II
Upper Division Courses (51 units)
APT 365 Doctrine of the Church
APT 371 Christian Theology I
APT 372 Christian Theology II
APT 392 Supervised Church Ministry Internship II
APT 393 Supervised Church Ministry Internship III
APT 452 Advanced Biblical Preaching
APT 482 Pastoral Leadership
APT 490 Reading Seminar
APT 492 Supervised Church Ministry Internship IV
APT 493 Senior Project
CST 300 History of Baptist Thought
CST 350 Biblical Interpretation
CST 360 Church History (*Non-U.S.History)
CST 382 Evangelism
CST 412 Special Topics in Theology (3 units)
CST 451 Biblical Preaching (*Communication Arts)
ICS 305 Global Perspectives
ICS 435 Community Development
This page was updated on March 21, 2011.