Bachelor of Arts Degree – 120 credits
Purpose: To develop in learners foundational knowledge and analytical skills within a Christian worldview that will equip them for ministry and community service.
Learning Competencies:
Learners will develop the basic skills of observation, interpretation, and application in the study of the Bible.
- Learners will be able to develop skills of critical thinking in their reading, researching, writing, and speaking.
- Learners will understand and evaluate the arts and sciences in relationship to Christian living.
- Learners will be able to identify and describe the main contributors, theories, and practices of their major area of study.
General B.A. Structure
General Education Core – 30 credits
General Electives – 30 credits
Bible Core – 30 credits
Major Core – 30 credits
RW 001 Trinity Tutorial – 0 credits
General Education Core – 30 credits
- GE 235 English Composition (required)
- GE 236 Research and Technical Writing in Ministry (required)
(Prerequisite: GE 235)
Select a minimum of one course from each subject area below.
(Remaining 12 general education credits required may be
from any combination of general education subject areas.)
- Subject Area 1: Humanities
- GE 237 Public Speech in Ministry
- GE 102 Introduction to Philosophy
- GE 232 The Humanities in the Western Tradition:
Ancient Beginnings to 1500
- GE 233 The Humanities in the Western Tradition: 1500 to the Present
- GE 234 Appreciating Music as Art Form and Worship
- LG 321 Introduction to Biblical Greek I
- LG 322 Introduction to Biblical Greek II (Prerequisite: LG 321)
- LG 331 Beginning Biblical Hebrew I
- LG 332 Beginning Biblical Hebrew II (Prerequisite: LG 331)
- GE 164 Introduction to Ethics
- Subject Area 2: Social Sciences
- GE 165 Introduction to Psychology
- GE 111 United States History Through 1865
- GE 112 United States History Since 1865
- GE 238 Marriage and Family in Modern Society
- Subject Area 3: Natural Sciences
- GE 230 Physical Science Survey
- Subject Area 4: Health/Physical Education
- GE 239 Health and Lifestyle Wellness
General Electives – 30 credits
Bible Core – 30 credits (15 credits must be earned at Trinity)
- OT 430 Survey of the Old Testament
- NT 430 Survey of the New Testament
- BS 401 Bible Study Methods
- TH 401 Bible Doctrine I
- TH 402 Bible Doctrine II
- BS 480 Introduction to Biblical Prophecy
- OT 425 Introduction to Wisdom Literature
- OT 316 The Book of Genesis
- NT 434 Introduction to the Gospel of John
- NT 313 Introduction to the Book of Romans
Major Core – 30 credits (15 credits must be earned at Trinity) – SEE LISTINGS
RW 991 Mission Outcomes Assessment – 0 credits |
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General B.A. Information
Prerequisite: High School Diploma or its equivalent.
Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not earned a degree
from an appropriately accredited institution where English is the principal language of
instruction must receive a minimum score of 500 on the paper-based Test of English as
a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or 61 on the Internet based TOEFL, or its equivalent.
Total Credits Required = 120. A minimum of 30 credits must be earned at Trinity
consisting of 15 Bible Core credits and 15 Major Core credits. All courses are 3
semester credit hours unless noted otherwise. A maximum of 90 credits may be
satisfied via transfer credits or a combination of transfer credit and Undergraduate
Portfolio or Credits by Examination. However, the combined credits for Undergraduate
Portfolio or Credits by Examination cannot exceed 30 credits. Courses may be taken in
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Major in Bible and Theology
Purpose: To develop in learners skills (1) in critical, discerning thought in the
interpretation of biblical and other Christian texts and sources, (2) in the training of
others to do the same, and (3) in making appropriate application of truths learned to life
and service.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learners will develop the basic skills of observation, interpretation, and application in
the study of the Bible.
- Learners will identify and explain the significance of themes, events, and
personalities found in the Old and New Testaments.
- Learners will identify and describe pertinent background, interpretive questions, and
related information pertaining to books found in the Old and New Testaments.
- Learners will apply appropriately to life and service the biblical teachings and
principles learned in the course of study.
- Learners will develop critical evaluative skills in interpreting Christian literature and
an ability to communicate these skills to others.
Major Core – 30 credits
- NT 310 Survey of the Life and Letters of Paul
- NT 307 Survey of the Gospel of Matthew
- TH 483 Introduction to Old Testament Theology
- TH 333 Introduction to New Testament Theology
- CH 320 Survey of Church History
- TH 406 Introduction to the Doctrine of the Bible
- TH 484 Survey of the Doctrine of the Church
- TH 395 Introduction to the Doctrine of Christ
- NT 334 Expositions of First Corinthians
- NT 345 The Book of Acts: An Introduction
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Major in Biblical Counseling
Purpose: To acquaint learners with an overview of Biblical Studies oriented toward
helping fellow Christians respond to trials for God’s glory so that they can grow through
the experiences and be agents of change in the local church or other Christian
institutions.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learners will identify the main themes of redemptive history running throughout the
Scriptures, culminating in the ministry of Jesus Christ, and relate them to the
practice of counseling.
- Learners will describe how glorifying God and serving His purposes distinguishes
Biblical Counseling from other models of counseling.
- Learners will explain the fundamental role of counseling in the local church.
- Learners will develop the skills needed for effectively working with people in distress.
- Learners will describe the contributions of important psychologists whose views
have shaped American culture.
Major Core – 30 credits
- BC 370 Becoming a Biblical Counselor1
- BC 372 Introduction to Biblical Counseling
- BC 402 Developing Counseling Skills2
- BC 365 Introduction to Marriage and Family Counseling
- BC 373 Counseling in the Local Church
- BC 305 Supervised Counseling Experience*
- Electives:
- Any 4 courses in Biblical Counseling (BC) – 12 credits
1 Unless transfer credit is anticipated, students are strongly encouraged to register for
the following courses first: BC 370 Becoming a Biblical Counselor, GE 235 English
Composition, and BS 401 Bible Study Methods.
2 Learners may replace course with an elective in Biblical Counseling (BC) or Conflict
Management (CM).
Biblical Counseling students will take BC 991 Biblical Counseling Pre-Program
Assessment after completing RW 001 Trinity Tutorial and prior to beginning other
course work. Students will also take BC 992 Biblical Counseling Post-Program
Assessment after completing all course work and prior to beginning RW 991 Mission
Outcomes Assessment. These are non-graded, non-credit assessments.
* Learners wishing to receive the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors (NANC)
certification must pass the NANC exams before taking BC 305 Supervised Counseling
Experience. See their website: www.nanc.org. |
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Major in Christian Management and Leadership
Purpose: To build leadership competencies to be used in discipling, equipping, and
team building ministries and to acquire the ability to: understand, plan, organize, and
administrate a church or para-church organization; facilitate small group development
and multiplication; and apply team ministry skills in a variety of multiple staff contexts.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learners will examine and assess the historical and theological development of
Christian Management and Leadership theory in a contemporary context.
- Learners will identify and evaluate the essential principles, practices, and
procedures of Christian Management and Leadership theory with the goal of
practical applications.
- Learners will critically analyze practical management scenarios in order to design
constructive solutions to the issues/problems involved.
- Learners will develop and apply interpersonal skills in conflict management and
dealing with difficult people.
- Learners will determine best practices for producing positive change in an
organizational setting.
Major Core – 30 credits
- AD 437 Introduction to Management and Leadership Theory
- AD 424 Basic Principles of Administration
- PM 341 Basic Theology of Ministry
- CM 326 Fundamentals of Managing Conflict
- AD 301 Basic Principles of Human and Organizational Development
- AD 411 Formative Techniques in Management
- AD 384 The Scope of Human Resource Management
- AD 302 Fundamentals of Communication for Managers and
Administrators
- CM 365 Approaches to Dealing with Difficult People
- CM 426 Understanding the Process of Positive Change
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Major in Christian Women’s Studies
Purpose: To engage learners in an interdisciplinary study of women’s issues from a
biblical and theological perspective; to explore the literary, historical, political, social,
and economic contexts in which Christian women have ministered; and to create new
ways of viewing, examining, and understanding the world in which learners live and
work.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learners will study Christ-like models for women’s ministry so that students can
identify and describe them.
- Learners will interpret and apply Christ-like models for women’s ministry.
- Learners will acquire the practical ministry skills required for positions of women’s
ministry within a church or para-church setting.
Major Core – 30 credits
- WS 311 Women’s Ministries I
- WS 303 Women and the Church
- CE 388 Strategies for Effective Teaching
- WS 341 Fundamentals of Spiritual Formation for Women
- PM 341 Basic Theology of Ministry
- PM 459 Fundamentals of Personal Evangelism
- WS 304 Christian Women and Leadership
- CM 326 Fundamentals of Managing Conflict
- PH 399 Christianity and Competing Worldviews
- WS 312 Women’s Ministries II
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Major in Leadership and Discipleship
Purpose: To equip persons for service in leadership and discipleship related ministries
in the local church or Christian non-profit organization through basic training in the Word
of God and contemporary strategies for educational ministries.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learners will articulate a biblically-based Christian worldview of basic leadership and
discipleship principles and practices through informed perspectives expressed in
academic activities in administration, teaching, spiritual growth, and small groups.
- Learners will identify best practices that contribute to personal growth and spiritual
formation through self-assessment and peer-evaluation academic activities.
- Learners will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic principles and
practices of leadership and discipleship through critical reflection of scholarly
resources and contemporary writings.
- Learners will demonstrate basic skills in leadership and discipleship through wellreasoned
applications and evaluations deployed in life, work, and ministry.
Major Core – 30 credits
- CE 488 Developing Christian Education for the Local Church
- CE 388 Strategies for Effective Teaching
- CE 470 Biblical Theology of Christian Education: An Overview
- CE 490 Basic Principles of Spiritual Growth in Christian Education
- CM 326 Fundamentals of Managing Conflict
- AD 424 Basic Principles of Administration
- AD 437 Introduction to Management and Leadership Theory
- PM 349 Introduction to Small Group Dynamics
- Electives:
- Any 2 courses in Administration (AD), Christian Education
(CE), Conflict Management (CM), Expository Preaching
(EP), Leadership (LD), Pastoral Ministry (PM), Youth
Ministry (YT), or Women's Studies (WS) – 6 credits
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Major in Pastoral Ministry
Purpose: To equip persons for Christian ministry by providing foundational insights in
Bible study and theological knowledge while enhancing skills needed for effective
service in local church and other expressions of service.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learners will develop Bible study skills.
- Learners will gain interpretative abilities of the principles of theology.
- Learners will demonstrate new confidence in ministry opportunities.
Major Core – 30 credits
- PM 341 Basic Theology of Ministry
- EP 490 Introduction to Preaching to a Multimedia Generation
- PH 401 Basic Christian Ethics
- CE 449 Introduction to Personal Spiritual Discipleship
- CE 388 Strategies for Effective Teaching
- PM 459 Fundamentals of Personal Evangelism
- BC 372 Introduction to Biblical Counseling
- AD 424 Basic Principles of Administration
- PM 355 Fundamentals of Church Growth
- CM 326 Fundamentals of Managing Conflict
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Major in Youth Ministry
Purpose: To develop competent persons for the position of youth minister in the local
church, a position grounded in a biblical theology of youth ministry, knowledgeable in
essentials of leading and managing a youth ministry and other ministry programs, and
able to guide the ministry relevant to the needs of youth and the church.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learners will identify and discuss leadership and management essentials in guiding
and growing youth ministry in the church.
- Learners will explore leadership and ministry issues related to other ministry
programs in the church.
- Learners will describe and discuss needs of youth and the church to inform their
leadership and ministry practice.
- Learners will specify and support a biblical and sound theology of youth ministry.
Major Core – 30 credits
- YT 300 Foundations of Youth Ministry
- YT 301 Theology of Youth Ministry
- YT 302 Family and Church Ministry
- YT 303 Leadership of the Youth Minister
- BC 372 Introduction to Biblical Counseling
- CM 326 Fundamentals of Managing Conflict
- PM 459 Fundamentals of Personal Evangelism
- CE 488 Developing Christian Education for the Local Church
- PM 342 Mentoring Principles
- CE 388 Strategies for Effective Teaching
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