The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies at Southern Evangelical Bible College combines exceptional academic rigor and flexible ministry options to create a compelling value for your educational investment. This program is unique in that you will finish with a 120-hour, accredited bachelor’s degree from SES. However, 60 hours of your degree will be general education courses you complete at another accredited school of your choice (this can be done concurrently with your studies at SES). Our faculty will provide you with the Biblical and Religious Studies expertise at a remarkable value and you may complete your other course work with experts in the humanities somewhere else. It’s the best of both worlds at a very affordable tuition cost.
Read below for the details of this flexible program, and download your FREE ebook to see how such training relates to real-world Gospel issues.
There are no teaching assistants in our graduate programs and with the B.A. in Religious Studies program, all of your classes will be taught by graduate professors. The same instructors guiding our Ph.D. candidates and many master’s students will be mentoring you and bringing all their advanced teaching expertise to your class experience. Our professors are world-class scholars in their particular area of study.
How do you measure the quality of a school and its degrees? Academic rigor is the core standard. At SES, you will find an exceptional commitment to academic standards. The depth of content in each course is self-evident, and expectations are clear, ensuring a higher quality experience for each student. In addition, a limited number of credit hours can also be applied to future studies in the M.A. program.
SES has spearheaded the next generation of online learning formats through real-time, live-streamed classes. They facilitate the two-way conversations and pedagogical dialog which will turn your home into a classroom. This model brings the best of the traditional campus learning experience together with the convenience of studying wherever you are in the world.
This degree will equip you for seminary work if desired and is ideal for those preparing for Teaching, Speaking, Campus Ministry, Youth Ministry, Missions Work, Pastoral Ministry, or Personal Growth.
We aren’t catching up with the distance learning trend — SES has been breaking ground and pioneering an immersive digital campus experience for years. As a student, you’ll enjoy a flexible, compelling, connected, environment for your studies. All of the easy-to-use technology you’ll need to thrive in seminary is housed in one place and accessed through a single, secure log-in.
(With our membership as a supporting sponsor of the Digital Theological Library)
This elective course delves deeply into the proofs for the bodily resurrection of Jesus, as well as the historical and contemporary implications of this core Christian tenet.
How can we defend the truth of the Gospel in the turbulent, ongoing public debates about what is true and trustworthy? This course will lay a solid foundation for developing your understanding of apologetics and its many applications.
This course will both expose the secular lie that ‘all religions are basically the same’ and give you a clear understanding of just how different Christianity’s claims are in comparison to both ancient and emerging world religions.
**If you need to fulfill any of the general education transfer requirements above, SES has partnered with Sophia Learning to offer an affordable and convenient option to help you. Follow the link below to our landing page at Sophia Learning for more information. It is NOT required that students use Sophia Learning. See the Undergraduate Admissions information below for full requirement details. Disclaimer: SES does not necessarily agree with all information and opinions taught by Sophia Learning, nor does SES receive any monetary benefits from this partnership.
In order to be admitted to the Bachelor of Arts degree program at Southern Evangelical Bible College (SEBC), a student must have graduated with a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED). Additionally, the student must have completed (or be in the process of completing) either the Associates Degree or at least 60 transferable semester hours (or equivalence in quarter hours) of undergraduate courses at an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), the United States Department of Education (USDE), or the equivalent (as assessed by SEBC). If the student has not completed an associates degree that includes the SEBC general education requirement then he/she must take those hours elsewhere at an accredited institution. He or she must have maintained at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in his/her college work done elsewhere. See note above about our partnership with Sophia Learning. Students that have not completed the associates degree or two years (60 hrs) may be accepted as provisional status.
Official Transcripts from the issuing institution must be sent to the SES Registrar’s Office. Prior approvals for credits taken at non–accredited schools are not granted. Transfer of credit is not automatic. Upon written request, the Registrar will evaluate the official transcript and any other necessary documentation. Then the student will be informed of the credit that may be transferred.
Students may apply to validate a required course if they have college credit for a similar course. The following provisions apply to those seeking validation of courses:
Prospective students are almost always surprised to learn how affordable we keep our degree programs at Southern Evangelical Seminary. You will also not be bogged down with numerous fees.
You need effective training for ministry — not a crippling load of student loan debt. The value of a degree here pays off through your entire career and truly has an eternal value as well.
Read more about our current tuition rates, flexible payment plans, and financial aid opportunities.
You almost certainly have at least some basic — and perhaps even advanced — knowledge of Christian apologetics. Many new students at SES have studied books like Tactics by Gregory Koukl, Lewis’ Mere Christianity, or I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by SES alum Frank Turek and SES co-founder Norman Geisler. These are all very helpful resources, but perhaps you have reached that point in your self-guided research where you hit a wall or find yourself out of your depth.
Apologetics, theology, and even Bible study will never reach their potential without being grounded in sound philosophy. It’s not a matter of whether you’re doing philosophy. It’s a matter of whether you’re doing it well or poorly. You can be a good philosopher without being a good apologist or theologian, but it does not work the other way around! Giving you the philosophical foundation you need for both theology and apologetics is just one of the ways that a degree or certificate from SES will serve you well.
Christians are called to be salt and light in our world, and leaders should be equipped to confidently engage the ideas shaping today’s culture. Apologetics training is essential for breaking down barriers and effectively leading others. As you pursue God’s calling on your life through ministry, a seminary education will maximize your impact.
If your personal study hasn’t yielded the growth you’re looking for, formal training can equip you to answer hard questions and present the truth in love. Being grounded in apologetics prepares you to be fruitful in all aspects of your personal ministry. Our apologetics program offers structured training you need to share the faith and defend truth in everyday life.
We’re convinced that you won’t find a higher quality option for seminary or the apologetics training we offer with a more affordable price or flexible payment options. Take the next step in answering the call to ministry or furthering your education today and begin the application process. You can get started in minutes and we are here to help you if you have questions.
Dig into the meat of classical apologetics with this foundational M.A. degree; be equipped for ministry or further studies
Stand out in the evangelical world with this deep dive into classical philosophy and its important role in the apologetics task
Dig into the meat of classical apologetics with this foundational M.A. degree; be equipped for ministry or further studies