Bachelor of
Biblical Studies
The Bachelor of Biblical Studies is designed for students who have already completed some college work. This program is identical to the Associate of Biblical Studies, but it requires that students transfer into our program a minimum of 60 semester hours. These credits must be transferred within one year of completing our program. Our two-year program is designed to equip students with biblical truths and patterns of living that are essential to maintaining a vital relationship with Jesus Christ while proclaiming the message of the gospel anywhere in the world. The core curriculum includes extensive surveys of both the Old Testament and the New Testament as well as foundational courses on prayer, spiritual conflict, and the book of Romans. The program also includes practical ministry courses such as Bible study methods, evangelism, missions, and counseling.
Program Requirements
In order to graduate with a Bachelor of Biblical Studies, students must meet the following requirements:
- A student must have previously completed a High School degree or its equivalent.
- A student must complete a minimum of 60 semester hours of coursework from the Evangelical Institute.
- A student must complete and transfer a minimum of 36 semester hours of General Education to the Evangelical Institute within one year of completing the Associate degree.
- A student must complete and transfer a minimum of 24 semester hours of electives to the Evangelical Institute within one year of completing the Associate degree.
- A student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above.
- A student may not have a failing grade in any course.
- A student must have completed his/her memorization of Romans.
First Year Classes
Core Classes
- CL 112: Fundamentals of Discipleship -1 Hour
- CL 111: Principles of Prayer -2 Hours
- NT 116: Romans -5 Hours
Survey Classes
- OT 104: Old Testament Survey I -5 Hours
- OT 105: Old Testament Survey II -5 Hours
Doctrine Classes
- TH 121: Doctrine of God -3 Hours
Practical Ministry Classes
- PM 111: Evangelism & Discipleship -3 Hours
- PM 115: Apologetics – 3 Hours
- EE 101: Bible Study Methods -3 Hours
- PE 101: Physical Education
Second Year Classes
Core Classes
- CL 201: Principles of Spiritual Conflict -3 Hours
- NT 220: Ephesians -3 Hours
Survey Classes
- NT 204: New Testament Survey I -5 Hours
- NT 205: New Testament Survey II -5 Hours
Doctrine Classes
- TH 221: Doctrine of Man, Christ, and Salvation -3 Hours
- TH 223: Doctrine of Scripture and the Holy Spirit -3 Hours
Practical Ministry Classes
- PM 235: Biblical Counseling -3 Hours
- PM 212: Methodology of Missions -3 Hours
- CL 211: The Practice of Prayer -1 Hour
General Ed. Transfer Requirements
In order to earn the Bachelor of Biblical Studies, students must transfer a minimum of 60 semester hours into our program prior to graduating.
General Education Requirements
Students must earn a total of 36 General Education credits. These credits must come from the following areas and meet the required minimum in each area.
| English/ Literature | Minimum of 6 Semester Hours |
| History | Minimum of 6 Semester Hours |
| Mathematics | Minimum of 3 Semester Hours |
| Social Sciences | Minimum of 3 Semester Hours |
Other
| These subject areas are optional but may count towards fulfilling General Education credits |
General Education credits may be earned in a variety of ways:
- High School AP courses
- CLEP exams
- Community College
Electives Requirements
In addition to General Education credits, students are required to transfer a minimum of 24 elective credits in order to graduate. Electives, by definition, fulfill neither General Education requirements nor the Major requirement, but are counted toward the total number of credits required for graduation. Elective requirements can be fulfilled with a variety of courses. In choosing electives, students should consider how their electives might be used to fulfill prerequisites for Master degree programs.