"And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere [pure] and blameless until the day of Christ; having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God." Phil 1:9-11
Programs:
Bachelor of Arts in Religion (B
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The Bachelor of Arts in Religion (B.A.R.) program is a four-year academic degree for those who are interested in completing an undergraduate degree that will increase their knowledge and effectiveness by developing a more complete biblical and theological understanding. This degree is offered with a major in Biblical and Theological Studies and minors in Ministry and Counseling. The Bachelor of Arts in Religion program provides General Education and Theological training for persons committed to various church and parachurch ministries. Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations. This will enable graduates to minister within a local church or other group by means of leadership skills, evangelism, counseling, and service. Applicants desiring entrance into the Bachelor of Arts in Religion program must have completed the requirements for a GED or high school diploma with a GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Students who wish to enter with a GPA of less than 2.0 may enter under Academic Probation maintaining a minimum 2.5 GPA taking at least twelve credits per semester. Upon successful completion of one semester, a student will be removed from Academic Probation. is a three year professional degree program designed to train men and women preparing to serve Christ in pastoral and other Christian ministries. The Master of Divinity degree is designed to meet the needs of pastors or other full-time Christian workers, especially those who wish to improve their ability to study, understand, and proclaim the Word of God. It covers a traditional seminary curriculum including Biblical, Exegetical, Systematic, Historical, and Practical Theology. Upon the completion of this program, graduates may work in marriage and family ministry, pastorate, missions, campus/collegiate ministries, biblical and theological studies, evangelism, doctoral studies, or teaching in a university or seminary. Applicants desiring entrance into the Master of Divinity program must have obtained a bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Students who wish to enter with a GPA of less than 2.5 may enter under Academic Probation maintaining a minimum 2.5 GPA taking at least nine credits per semester. The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) is a two-year professional degree program designed to provide the highest level of training and to equip those actively involved in vocational ministry with greater competence in the practice of ministry. This program concentrates on developing expertise in Christian leadership through the use of the biblical rationale, sociological strategy, and practical implementation of ministry. The Doctor of Ministry degree is the highest professional degree for men and women engaged in local church ministries, world missions, and various parachurch ministries. Each course assumes ministry experience, and endeavors to integrate learning with the student’s present context of ministry as well as future goals. Applicants for the Doctor of Ministry degree must hold a Master of Divinity degree or its academic equivalency maintaining a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Credits taken toward M.Div. equivalence must cover the breadth of a M.Div. curriculum consistent with the FTS curriculum and commitment to Scripture. All applicants must have satisfactorily passed Biblical Hebrew 1-2 and Biblical Greek 1-2 (or equivalents).
