Degree Completion

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Jared R. Bryant, PhD, Director

Professor

Brian P. Luther, PhD
Matthew M. McAlack, PhD
Gary E. Schnittjer, PhD

Associate Professor

Bryan N. Maier, PsyD

Assistant Professor

Greg Jensen, MS

Adjunct Faculty

Anthony W. Hurst, DMin
Robert Kramer, DMin
Mark L. Menga, PhD
Alfred M. Muli, PhD
Ann M. Nitka-Johnson, MS
Paul E. Randolph, DMin
Keith Treadwell, MDiv
 

The Programs

The Degree Completion Programs are designed to educate students in an accelerated and accessible format so they may finish their college degrees. The programs are intentionally centered upon the Lord Jesus Christ and His Word.

Degree Completion is built around dynamic and substantive core courses on the Scriptures and theology. The student has the opportunity to study the entire Bible in a rigorous academic setting with instructors committed to a conservative evangelical outlook. The biblical studies courses are complemented by a series of courses on Christian theology, which provide instruction on all of the major doctrines of Christianity. Students learn to navigate many theological challenges.

The core biblical and theological studies curriculum provides a basis for serving Christ, while the program’s tracks and electives provide the next steps in career and/or educational opportunities. In the BS in Bible degree program students may select one of three tracks. Track courses have been selected and designed to help students prepare for employment opportunities and/or the academic requirements to apply for graduate studies in these fields of study. The tracks are Christian Ministry, Biblical Studies, and Introduction to Counseling. Students who do not have previous college credit to transfer may study these same subjects in pursuit of the Associate of Arts degree in Bible. In addition, the Degree Completion Program offers students the opportunity to apply for a dual-level program in which a Master of Arts degree in Religion can be earned at the same time as the BS in Bible degree. Students may also pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies. This degree includes the core biblical and theological studies curriculum, as well as a substantial number of arts and sciences courses.

Bible (Associate of Arts)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, the student will:

1. Demonstrate improvement between their first and second years in biblical knowledge and Christian theology.
2. Develop communication skills in writing and research.
3. Demonstrate evidence of godly character through Christian service.
4. Develop an associate’s degree-level understanding in biblical and theological studies.

Degree Completion (Bachelor of Science in Bible)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, the student will:

1. Demonstrate improvement between their first and second years in biblical knowledge and Christian theology.
2. Develop communication skills in writing and research.
3. Demonstrate evidence of godly character through Christian service.
4. Develop a bachelor’s degree-level understanding in biblical and theological studies.

Liberal Studies (Bachelor of Arts)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, the student will:

1. Demonstrate improvement between their first and second years in biblical knowledge and Christian theology.
2. Develop communication skills in writing and research.
3. Demonstrate evidence of godly character through Christian service.
4. Develop a bachelor’s degree-level understanding in the liberal arts.

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