Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies*

This degree is an external degree program, which accepts either associate of arts degrees or associate degrees in divinity, ministry or Christian education from regionally accredited institutions as a basis for admission. The degree is designed to meet the needs of adult learners who wish to acquire upper level theological education through various distance learning systems. An Associate of Science degree is not a qualifying degree for entry into this program, nor is this program available to students enrolled for traditional in-residence degree programs on the college campus in Graceville. There are three primary tracks for this degree, which are described in detail on the back of this sheet. YOU will be prepared!

Individual Program Design: Each student enrolling in the BS in Biblical Studies degree will work with his/her advisor (Director of Distance Learning) to develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies Course Requirements | 120 Total Hours

Track 1: Associate Degree with a Divinity/Theological/Ministry or Christian Education Major

Associate Degree will have from 60 to 70 semester hours. All hours will be transferred toward the Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies. The Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies Degree requires a minimum of 30 semester hours in general education, including a minimum of 3 semester hours in each of the following disciplines: Literature/Humanities, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Science/Mathematics, Information Technology.

Students in this program will complete a minimum of 32 semester hours of work in upper level ministry related courses with BCF. The total degree requires 120 semester hours. An Example:

Associate Degree (60 hours transferred)

• General Education (18 hour) in that degree
• Theological Studies (42 hours) in that degree

Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies Completion (60 hours)

• General education requires a minimum of 12 semester hours in the disciplines list above.
• Theological Studies concentration requires that the balance of semester hours required for the 120 hour degree be taken from BCF. (A minimum of 32 hours from BCF is required in any variation of transfer credits given.) In this case 48 hours from BCF are required.

Track 2: Associate of Arts Degree

Associate Degree will have from 60 to 70 semester hours total (some cases even more). Up to 60 semester hours will be transferred toward the Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies. The Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies Degree requires a minimum of 30 semester hours in general education, including a minimum of 3 semester hours in each of the following disciplines: Literature/Humanities, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Science/ Mathematics, Information Technology. Other transferable general education hours will transfer in as general education electives up to a total of 60 semester hours.

Students in this program will complete 51 semester hours in upper level ministry-related courses, which must be taken with BCF. The total degree requires 120 semester hours. Nine semester hours of upper level free electives to complete the degree requirement of 120 hours may be transferred in from other schools or the Seminary Extension Department of the Southern Baptist Convention. An Example:

Associate Degree (60 hours transferred)

• General Education
• Theological Studies (none included)

Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies Completion (60 hours)

• BCF Theological Studies (51 hours upper level electives
• Free Electives (9 hours upper level)

Track 3: Associate of Arts Degree Equivalent

Associate Degree Equivalent: Up to 60 semester hours of general education, including a minimum of 3 semester hours from each of the following disciplines will serve as this equivalent: Literature/ Humanities, Social/ Behavioral Sciences, Science/Mathematics, Information Technology.

The Bachelor of Science Degree requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of general education with no less than 3 semester hours in each of the above disciplines. Other transferable general education hours will transfer in as general education electives up to a total of 60 semester hours. Students in this program will complete 51 semester hours in upper level ministry related courses, which must be taken with BCF. The total degree requires 120 semester hours. Nine semester hours of upper level free electives to complete the degree requirement of 120 hours may be transferred in from other schools or the Seminary Extension Department of the Southern Baptist Convention. An Example:

Associate Degree Equivalent (60 hours transferred)

• General Education
• Theological Studies (none included)

Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies Completion (60 hours)

• BCF Theological Studies (51 hours upper level electives
• Free Electives (9 hours upper level)

* Note:

• Prior to enrolling in upper-level Bible book study courses, students must complete BI 212 Bible Hermeneutics or the equivalent.
• Prior to enrolling in the program, students will be required to complete the CAAP test.