CHURCH PLANTING

Historical Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies specialization

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

In addition to General Education and Biblical Studies outcomes, those deriving from a specialization in Church Planting include developing a historical and contemporary understanding of church planting, and the challenges and dynamics inherent in church planting. Students learn a scriptural model of church planting, and apply it practically in modern contexts.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

To complete a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies with a specialization in Church Planting, students must complete the following Course Requirements.

GENERAL EDUCATION

  • APO212 — World Religions (3 credits)

  • ART101 — Survey of the Fine Arts (3 credits)

  • BIB101 — Introduction to the Old Testament (3 credits)

  • BIB102 — Introduction to the New Testament (3 credits)

  • BIO102 — Science and the Bible (3 credits)

  • COM101 — Fundamentals of Speech (3 credits)

  • ENG101 — Grammar & Composition (3 credits)

  • HIS102 — American Foundations (3 credits)

  • HIS111 — Church History (3 credits)

  • MATH111 — College Mathematics (3 credits)

  • PHIL101 — Philosophy (3 credits)

  • THE220 — Christian Ethics (3 credits)

  • Electives* (24 credits)

Historical listed total: 60 credits

BIBLE AND MINISTRY

  • APO201 — Introduction to Apologetics (3 credits)

  • BIB203 — The Gospels (credits not specified in the historical listing)

  • BIB204 — Genesis (3 credits)

  • BIB205 — Hebrews (3 credits)

  • BIB206 — Isaiah (3 credits)

  • BIB235 — Daniel / Revelation (3 credits)

  • BIB271 — Acts (3 credits)

  • BIB274 — Romans (3 credits)

  • MIN301 — Christian Missions (3 credits)

  • MIN201 — Church Planting in the Book of Acts (3 credits)

  • MIN202 — New Testament Church Planting Networks (3 credits)

  • MIN203 — Office, Calling and Character (3 credits)

  • MIN204 — Core Team Building and Development (3 credits)

  • MIN205 — Cultural Assessment / Mission Approaches (3 credits)

  • MIN206 — Church Planting Models (3 credits)

  • MIN207 — Evangelism / Preaching in Church Planting (3 credits)

  • MIN208 — Pitfalls and Challenges in Church Planting (3 credits)

  • THE401 — Principles of Faith (3 credits)

  • THE219 — Biblical Interpretation (3 credits)

  • THE301 — Doctrine of the Bible (3 credits)

Historical listed total: 60 credits

*Students may select any 3-credit undergraduate courses offered at Calvary Chapel University in fulfillment of the electives requirement. 

CURRENT PROGRAMS

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