Bachelor’s Degrees

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (BABS)

The Biblical Studies program offers degrees at both the Associate and Bachelor level. The Biblical Studies degrees offer a biblical foundation for ministry or religious education. Coursework includes biblical hermeneutics and exegesis, biblical languages, theology, ministry, counseling, world religions, ethics, and more.

The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree educates and prepares individuals sensing a call to full-time Christian ministry whether in the church, cross-cultural missions or through outreach ministries. The BABS degree provides a strong foundation of bible and theology knowledge and a well-rounded general education while preparing students for all facets of ministry and Christian leadership. Graduates develop a personal spiritual formation, whether in the area of discipleship, Christian ethics or field work through practical service. The program encourages students to develop their gifts while simultaneously developing their Christian formation, an essential component to any fruitful Christian leadership.

The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree is for those interested in:

• Preparing for Christian ministry.
• Preparing for graduate work, pursuing a master’s degree in biblical studies or in divinity.
• Teaching the Word or doing professional level research and writing in biblical and/or theological studies.

Program Objectives

Students pursuing a Biblical Studies degree will:

1. Increase biblical knowledge, including Old and New Testament, theology, hermeneutics and apologetics.
2. Develop and apply attitudes, values and beliefs which are consistent with transformed Christian character.
3. Integrate a broad knowledge base with practical experience that prepares the student for Christian leadership and vocational ministry.
4. Develop a missional Christian worldview prepared to engage minds in increasingly globalized organizations and communities in order to win, disciple and send others for Christ.

Requirements

The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies requires a total of 126 credits with the following requirements: Bible with Theology, Ministry and Leadership (72 credits) from the major course sequence below, General Education (30 credits), and Electives (24 credits). During the final term, the student also completes a Student Ministry Practicum.

Course Sequence

This course registration list represents an ideal sequence for the degree. It is designed to maintain academic integrity while moving degree candidates through the required courses as efficiently as possible:

Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Ministry (BALM)

The Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Ministry (BALM) degree equips ministry professionals and leaders in the church and secular marketplace to effectively integrate biblical truths with contemporary life and thought, as well as practical ministry skills. Graduates of this program may go on to serve in churches and other non-profits in the areas of preaching, youth, children’s and worship ministries, and leadership, or may take their learning to the secular marketplace where leadership and ministry opportunities abound.

The Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Ministry degree is designed to:

• Develop and/or enrich biblical knowledge and ministry skills.
• Provide opportunities for practical application in the areas of leadership and Christian worldview.
• Equip students with a strong biblical foundation and confidence in various styles and forms of leadership and ministry.
• Guide students to align their gifts with God’s purpose for them.

Program Objectives

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Ministry degree will be able to:

1. Develop a biblical understanding of leadership that combines attitudes, values, beliefs and communication skills which are consistent with Christian character and leadership in ministry.
2. Comprehend what it means to be a transformed Christian, including how to express and exemplify the Christian faith, the basics of Christian theology and a Christian worldview.
3. Establish and experientially apply personal management strategies consistent with one’s ministry and/or professional goals.
4. Be prepared to integrate all of the above missionally, to engage minds in increasingly globalized organizations and communities in order to win, disciple and send others for Christ.

Requirements

The Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Ministry requires a total of 126 credits with the following requirements: Leadership and Ministry with Biblical Studies and Theology (72 credits) from the major course sequence below, General Education (30 credits), and Electives (24 credits).

Course Sequence

This course registration list represents an ideal sequence for the 66 credits required in the degree major. It is designed to maintain academic integrity while moving degree candidates through the required courses as efficiently as possible:

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership (BAOL)

The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership (BAOL) offers a solid foundation in leadership and organizational studies for those planning careers in leadership and/or administration, or who will go on to seek a graduate degree in Organizational Leadership after graduation. This program integrates biblical perspective and application with skillsets in high demand in both the secular workplace and church administration, including ethical and moral decision making, financial management, strategic planning, and team leadership.

The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership degree is designed to:

• Develop decision making skills, including financial decision making and strategic planning.
• Enhance your management and team leading skills.
• Explore ethical and moral decisions making encountered by those in for profit and non-profit organizations.
• Increase your knowledge of biblical concepts of leadership.

Program Objectives

1. Develop a biblically integrated understanding of organizational leadership and management skills for the marketplace.
2. Explore ethical and moral decision making for profit and nonprofit organizations to express and exemplify a transformed Christian faith, theology and worldview.
3. Experientially apply one’s knowledge of organizational leadership and management skills.
4. Be prepared to integrate organizational leadership skills and competencies into a missional approach to one’s vocation in increasingly globalized organizations and communities in order to win, disciple and send others for Christ.

Requirements

The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership requires a total of 126 credits with the following requirements: Organizational Leadership with Biblical Studies and Theology (72 credits) from the major course sequence below,General Education (30 credits), and Electives (24 credits).

Course Sequence

This course registration list represents an ideal sequence for the degree. It is designed to maintain academic integrity while moving degree candidates through the required courses as efficiently as possible:

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Counseling (BABC)

The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Counseling (BABC) degree is designed for individuals with a heart for counseling others, discipleship and a sanctified church.  Students will be equipped with a firm biblical foundation and the necessary tools to counsel and guide others within a biblical framework.  Graduates of this program will be prepared to serve within a church’s counseling ministry and/or pastoral staff.  In addition to their BA degree from Horizon University, they will be able to receive certification from the International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC).

The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Counseling is designed to:

• Develop and/or enrich biblical knowledge while providing the student with a strong foundation for their own spiritual growth.
• Provide training opportunities for practical application of biblical counseling principles and methods.
• Equip students with tools to address a variety of situations that come up in a counseling setting.
• Help students develop as counselors and disciple-makers for the overall benefit of the church.

Program Objectives

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Counseling will be able to:

1. Increase biblical knowledge, including Old and New Testament, hermeneutics, apologetics and theology.
2. Develop and apply attitudes, values and beliefs which are consistent with transformed Christian character.
3. Utilize biblical and theological principles to build a counseling methodology that will “help God’s people apply His truth to their personal lives in practical ways.” (In alignment with IABC philosophy).
4. Develop a missional Christian worldview prepared to disciple, guide and counsel people in their walk with Christ as effective witnesses for Christ in increasingly globalized organizations and communities.

Requirements

The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Counseling requires a total of 126 credits with the following requirements: Biblical Counseling with Biblical Studies and Theology (72 credits) from the major course sequence below, General Education (30 credits), and Electives (24 credits).

Bachelor of Arts in Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages (BATESOL)

The Bachelor of Arts in TESOL is designed to:

• Develop and/or enrich biblical knowledge while providing the student with a strong foundation for their own spiritual growth.
• Provide students with a background in effective principles of language learning and teaching.
• Equip students with tools and methodology to successfully teach English to others in a classroom or small-group setting.
• Help students develop their outreach-oriented gifts and identify with God’s heart for the stranger (foreigner) while preparing for practical language teaching opportunities in a missional setting at home or abroad.

Program Objectives

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in TESOL will be able to:

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in Chaplaincy (BACH)

The Bachelor of Arts in Chaplaincy (BACh) degree will prepare people to serve in their communities alongside the police, firefighters, or in the corporate world. Churches may also provide outlets for chaplaincy students in their hospital or visitation ministries. The student will be equipped to serve as a witness for Christ in settings that are not normally considered spiritual. For individuals interested in vocational chaplaincy, the BACh degree will provide a good foundation for graduate chaplaincy studies.

The Bachelor of Arts in Chaplaincy is designed to:

• Develop and/or enrich biblical knowledge while providing the student with a strong foundation for their own spiritual growth.
• Provide students with a firm understanding of what chaplaincy is, its history and its function in the overall ministry of the church.
• Equip students with tools to address a variety of situations that arise in real world chaplaincy applications.
• Help students develop as Christ’s witnesses so that they can serve others by providing a God-honoring presence in times of great personal need.

Program Objectives

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Chaplaincy will be able to:

1. Increase biblical knowledge, including Old and New Testament, hermeneutics, apologetics and theology.
2. Develop and apply attitudes, values and beliefs which are consistent with transformed Christian character.
3. Integrate biblical and theological principles with real-world counseling practices in response to crisis situations that one experiences in the role of a Chaplain through Clinical Pastoral Education.
4. Develop a missional Christian worldview and an informed view of chaplaincy to be prepared to come alongside and serve people in need as Christ’s representative in increasingly globalized organizations and communities.

Requirements

The Bachelor of Arts in Chaplaincy requires a total of 126 credits with the following requirements: Chaplaincy with Biblical Studies and Theology (75 credits) from the major course sequence below, General Education (30 credits), and Electives (21 credits).