Grand Canyon University The College of Theology 17 courses 120 total credits
The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies is designed to prepare students for careers in ministry within the church, on the mission field, or within Christian organizations. Graduates of this program will possess a strong foundation of biblical and theological knowledge, will develop spiritually and professionally, and will gain communication and leadership skills necessary for effective ministry. The core of the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies program is designed to offer a well-rounded theological education and to equip students with the basic knowledge and skills required for faithful ministry. Attention is also given to the inward formation of Christ-like character and an ability to minister with wisdom and sensitivity within the local church and in other Christian environments. This is an accelerated program (3+2) which requires a 12-month program of study and entails undergraduate and graduate coursework. Graduates will earn a BA after completing all undergraduate requirements and a Master of Divinity after completing all graduate requirements.
| Total General Education | 34-40 credits |
| Total Christian Studies (Accelerated Pathway to MDiv) Major | 56 credits |
| Total Electives | 24-30 credits |
| Total Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies (Accelerated Pathway to MDiv) | 120 credits |
Christian Studies (Accelerated Pathway to MDiv) Major
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIB-106 | Old Testament Survey | 4 |
| MIN-104 | Pastoral Identity Lab | 1 |
| BIB-107 | New Testament Survey | 4 |
| BIB-355 | Biblical Interpretation and Application | 4 |
| MIN-114 | Spiritual Formation Lab | 1 |
| BIB-350 | Pentateuch | 4 |
| HTH-330 | Christian Ethics | 4 |
| MIN-204 | Relational Skills Lab | 1 |
| MIN-430 | Ministerial Communication | 4 |
| BIB-360 | Gospels and Acts | 4 |
| MIN-214 | Ministry Skills Lab | 1 |
| MIN-500 | Enchiridion on Ministry: Purpose, Principles, and Practice | 4 |
| HTH-505 | Systematic Theology I | 4 |
| MIN-509 | Christian Character Formation | 4 |
| BIB-650 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 4 |
| MIN-526 | Ministerial Ethics | 4 |
| HTH-550 | Systematic Theology II | 4 |
| Total Christian Studies (Accelerated Pathway to MDiv) Major | 56 credits | |
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