bachelor of arts in missions

The major in Missions is designed to prepare graduates to be effective communicators of the gospel in both foreign and domestic fields in a variety of cultures.

Course Semester Hours
Core Curriculum (contains 12 hours of Bible) 57
Bible Requirements for B.A. in Missions 75
Common Bible Requirements (all four majors in Biblical Studies) 9
BI 2309 Orientation to Biblical Studies 3
BI 3319 Biblical Interpretation 3
BI 3345 Introduction to World Missions 3
Missions Major Requirements 18
BI 2332 The Christian in the 21st Century 3
BI 3304 History of Christian Missions 3
BI 3342 Sermon Preparation and Delivery 3
BI 3360 Church Growth Principles 3
BI 4301 Missionary Anthropology (BI 4302 or BI 3307) 3
BI 4302 Missions Practicum or BI 3307 Cross-Cultural Missions Campaign 3
Textual Requirements 21
Doctrinal Requirements 6
Historical Requirements 9
Upper Level Bible Electives 6
Biblical Language Requirements (BI 1301 & 1302) or (BI 3301 & 3302) 6
Total Hours Required for Graduation 132

Upper Level Courses At least 48 of the 75 hours required in Bible must be taken from upper level courses. Eighteen of the Textual hours must also be taken from upper level courses.