Christian Education
Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Science
or Bachelor of Arts
POINTS OF DISTINCTION:
- Students will have the freedom to customize their Christian Education degree program.
- Students develop the basic skills to lead various educational ministries of the Church.
- Graduates of this program will be able to recruit, train, and motivate the teams of workers needed to run programs.
- The Christian Education program gives opportunities to practice skills in various settings.
- Students are able to model experienced and actively involved professors.
POSSIBLE CAREERS:
- Family and Children’s Minister
- Family and Youth Leader
- Library Assistant
- Small-Group Director
- Program Specialist
- Counselor
- Classroom Worker
- Missionary
- Human Service Worker
- Christian Nonprofit Organization Assistant
This degree program can be taken as a dual minor in conjunction with another Christian Ministry dual minor. For additional information about the Christian Education Interdisciplinary Studies Degree, see the catalog.
"I love how the staff and students motivate me to pursue my relationship with Christ as well as my life goals."
K. Hill, Current Student
Program Breakdown
All 4- and 2-year degrees at Boise Bible College are built around three components: General Education, Bible Major, Ministry Program.
It is necessary to fulfill all requirements in each of these components in order to successfully complete the degree. Each component, and each course, plays a role in your overall development as a person of influence.
General Education Core
General Studies (1 credit)
- Bible College Navigator
Language and Communication (9 credits)
- Public Speaking
- English Grammar & Composition
- Research & Writing
Philosophy (5 credits)
- Christian Ethics
- Christian Apologetics
Social Science (choose 3 credits)
- Cultural Anthropology
- General Psychology
- Sociology
Guided Electives (3 credits)
- American Sign Language 1/2
- Survey of Church History
- Personal Finances
- Recent American History
- Introduction to Literature
- American Literature
- Classics of Christian Literature
- Music History and Appreciation
- Theory of Intelligent Design
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Logic
- Worldviews
Open Electives (2 credits)
Bible Major
Bible (10 credits)
- Journey Through the Bible
- New Testament Introduction
- Old Testament Introduction
- Acts of the Apostles
Theology (6 credits)
- Survey of Bible Doctrine
- Biblical Interpretation and Resources
- Restoration Movement Principles
Bible or Theology Electives (3 credits)
Ministry Program Core
Christian Ministries Core (24 credits)
- Christian Life
- Introduction to Vocational Ministry
- Sophomore Seminar
- Evangelism & Discipleship
Applied Bible Core (6 credits)
- Life of Christ
- Principles of Instruction, Communicating Biblical Truth, or Intro to Preaching (men)
Bible Electives (7 credits)
- Old Testament Electives
- Bible or Theology Electives
