Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies (B.A.)
Southern Evangelical Bible College is a division of Southern Evangelical Seminary and offers the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a major in Religious Studies. This is a four year accredited academic program for persons interested in completing an undergraduate degree that will increase their knowledge and effectiveness by developing a more complete biblical and theological understanding. Two years (60 hrs.) worth of courses are taken at Southern Evangelical Bible College, and two years (60 hrs.) of general education are taken elsewhere.* General education must include three semester hours each within the following four categories as defined by the institution**:
[1] Humanities / Fine Arts (3hrs.)
[2] Behavioral / Social Science (3hrs.)
[3] Natural Science / Mathematics (3hrs.)
[4] Communications (3hrs.)
*These general education courses may be taken before, during, or after the Bible College courses.
**If an accredited institution has awarded the student an Associates Degree these requirements are taken to have been met.
Diploma in Religious Studies
Those not meeting the academic qualifications for the Bachelor of Arts degree may complete the two years (60 hrs.) of courses offered through Southern Evangelical Bible College first and be granted the Diploma in Religious Studies (D.R.S.). This can convert to the B.A. once the additional 60 hours are completed.
Both the degree and the diploma programs provide training for persons committed to various ministries, such as apologetics, evangelism, missions, Christian education, etc. The degree or diploma is offered both as a resident and non-resident (external) program. Upon completion of these programs the student should have demonstrated knowledge in Old Testament, New Testament, Systematic Theology, Philosophy, and Christian Apologetics.
The B.A. in Religious Studies degree (or diploma) is a two year program that must be completed within six (6) years from the date of first enrollment. The non-resident (external) B.A. degree (or diploma) program must be completed within eight (8) years from beginning the first course.
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Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies Requirements
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60 hours
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AP401 - Introduction to Apologetics
AP302 - World Religions and New Religious Movements
AP412 - Christian Ethics
PH301 - Critical Thinking
PH302 - Introduction to Philosophy
BL401 - Biblical Languages
OT301 - Old Testament Survey
OT403 - Old Testament Book Study
NT301 - New Testament Survey
NT403 -New Testament Book Study
ST303 - Bible Study Methods
ST301 - Introduction to Theology
ST302 - Survey of Bible Doctrine
HT301 - Church History
ME301 - Evangelism
ME401 - The History and Principles of Missions
SM301 Communication
SM401 Writing and Research Skills (Program Prerequisite)
AP Elective (1)
Any elective (1)
FE401 Field Experience 1
FE402 Field Experience 2
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BA Degree Completion Worksheet
Additional Bible College Information
Transfer of Credits
For transfer of credit policies see Transfer of Credit under Academic Policy and Procedures. In addition, an applicant into the B.A. program may be eligible to transfer up to thirty (30) hours of course work, subject to evaluation and approval by the Dean.
Provisional Acceptance
Provisional Acceptance into the B.A. in Religious Studies degree program may be granted to students that do not have the required Associates Degree or 60 transferable semester hours (or equivalence in quarter hours) from an accredited institution. Such students must complete the Associates Degree or 60 transferable semester hours (or equivalence in quarter hours) prior to becoming a candidate for graduation.
Graduation Requirements
In addition to the general graduation requirements (see Graduation Requirements under Academic Policy and Procedures) the student must have taken at least thirty (30) hours of courses from Southern Evangelical Bible College.
External Studies (Non-Resident) Program
All qualifications and policies governing the non-resident program apply to the undergraduate B.A. in Religious Studies degree (or diploma) offered through Southern Evangelical Bible College (see Non-Resident Program under Degree Programs). In addition to these, the B.A. in Religious Studies degree (or diploma) program requires a minimum of four courses in residency in order to receive the degree from the College.