INTRODUCTION
Boyce College was founded upon the Bible college structure in order to train stu- dents in biblical studies and theological disciplines. It is designed to prepare persons who sense the need to be equipped for a variety of God-called ministries.
Boyce College offers three degree pro- grams: The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies, the Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies, and the Associate of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies. The Bach- elor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) require 129 credit hours of prescribed studies. The Associate of Arts (A.A.) requires 66 hours.
The following majors are available in the Bachelor of Science degree:
• Counseling
• Leadership and Church Ministry
• Missions, Evangelism and Church Growth
• Music
• Youth Ministry
Students may earn a major in one degree program and 15 hour minor in another.
The purpose and course requirements for each of these programs is described on the following pages.
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Course Credit Course Credit
Number Course Title Hours Number Course Title Hours
General Studies 39
CM 101 Introduction to Computers 3
EN 101 English Composition I 3
EN 102 English Composition II 3
HS 105 Ancient Near Eastern History 3
HU 421 Great Books Seminar I 3
HU 422 Great Books Seminar II 3
MA — Math Elective 3
PH 111 Worldviews I 3
PH 112 Worldviews II 3
PH 311 Introduction to Ethics 3
PS 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
PS 221 Marriage and the Family 3
SS 311 Introduction to Political Science 3
Ministry Studies 21
MS 101 Introduction to Christian Missions 3
MS 105 Personal Evangelism 3
PR 205 Preaching I 3
PR 206 Preaching II 3
PW 315 Pastoral Ministry and Leadership 3
— — Restricted Electives 6
(CE 101, CN 111, MS 211, MS 221, MU 181, YM 101)
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies
This program is designed for students who are called to pastoral or other ministry settings. It is also beneficial for students who want a thorough knowledge of the Bible (including the biblical languages), theology, and practical ministry training as preparation for graduate study.
Biblical and Theological Studies 60
BL 101 Old Testament Survey I 3
BL 102 Old Testament Survey II 3
BL 111 Hermeneutics 3
BL 151 New Testament Survey I 3
BL 152 New Testament Survey II 3
HS 201 Church History I 3
HS 202 Church History II 3
HS 305 Baptist History 3
LN 231 Greek I 3
LN 232 Greek II 3
LN 321 Hebrew I 3
LN 322 Hebrew II 3
TH 211 Christian Theology I 3
TH 212 Christian Theology II 3
TH 311 Christian Theology III 3
— — Restricted Electives 15
(Restricted electives: a. Must be Bible, theology, philosophy or church history courses, with a minimum of 9 hours in Bible. b. Bible courses must include at least one OT and one NT elective.
c. A minimum of 9 hours must be 300-400 level courses.)
General Electives 9
TOTAL B.A. HOURS 129
Women enrolled in the B.A. in Biblical Studies may make the following course substitutions:
Substitute:
PR 205 SP 105
PR 206 SP 106
PW 315 PW 317
MINORS
To add a 15 hour minor from another degree program:
Remove “Restricted Electives” under Ministry Studies (6 hours) Remove General Electives (9 hours)
Requirements for a 15 hour Minor in Theology (to add to other degree programs):
a. 15 hours in Bible, theology, philosophy or church history courses (not required in the student’s major).
b. At least 6 hours must be in Bible.
c. A minimum of 9 hours must be 300-400 level courses.
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Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies: Counseling Major
The purpose of this program is to prepare persons for a variety of counseling ministry possibilities, including counseling in the local church, as well as to position students for attending seminary or graduate school and pursuing certification and/or licensure as a professional Christian counselor.
Course Credit Course Credit
Number Course Title Hours Number Course Title Hours
General Studies 33
CM 101 Introduction to Computers 3
EN 101 English Composition I 3
EN 102 English Composition II 3
HS 105 Ancient Near Eastern History 3
HU 421 Great Books Seminar I 3
HU 422 Great Books Seminar II 3
MA — Math Elective 3
PH 111 Worldviews I 3
PH 112 Worldviews II 3
PH 311 Introduction to Ethics 3
SS 311 Introduction to Political Science 3 Biblical and Theological Studies 36
BL 101 Old Testament Survey I 3
BL 102 Old Testament Survey II 3
BL 111 Hermeneutics 3
BL 151 New Testament Survey I 3
BL 152 New Testament Survey II 3
BL — Old or New Testament Elective 3
HS 201 Church History I 3
HS 202 Church History II 3
HS 305 Baptist History 3
TH 211 Christian Theology I 3
TH 212 Christian Theology II 3
TH 311 Christian Theology III 3
Ministry Studies 12
MS 101 Introduction to Christian Missions 3
MS 105 Personal Evangelism 3
Choose two of the following four courses:
PR 205 Preaching I 3
PR 206 Preaching II 3
SP 105 Introduction to Public Speaking 3
SP 106 Advanced Public Speaking 3
Note: Students must choose PR 205 and PR 206, OR SP 105 and SP 106
Major Studies 36
CN 111 Brief Counseling Methods 3
CN 251 Crisis Counseling in the Local Church 3 CN 311 Theories of Personality and Counseling 3 CN 361 Special Issues in Marriage and
Family Counseling 3
CN 431 Group Dynamics and Counseling 3 CN 451 Advanced Counseling Skills Development 3
PS 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
PS 211 Developmental Psychology 3
PS 221 Marriage and the Family 3
PS 341 Advanced Development and
Use of Self in Ministry 3
PS 351 Abnormal Psychology and
Psychopathology 3
PS 421 Tests and Measurements 3
General Electives 12
TOTAL B.S. HOURS 129
MINORS
To add a 15 hour minor from another degree program:
Remove General Electives (12 hours)
Increase the hours required for the degree from 129 to 132 (3 hours)
Requirements for a 15 hour Minor in Counseling (to add to other degree programs):
CN 111 Brief Counseling Methods 3
CN 251 Crisis Counseling in the Local Church 3 CN 311 Theories of Personality and Counseling 3
PS 211 Developmental Psychology 3
Choose one of the following two courses:
CN 361 Special Issues in Marriage and Family Counseling 3 PS 341 Advanced Development and Use of Self in Ministry 3
Course Credit Course Credit
Number Course Title Hours Number Course Title Hours
General Studies 39
CM 101 Introduction to Computers 3
EN 101 English Composition I 3
EN 102 English Composition II 3
HS 105 Ancient Near Eastern History 3
HU 421 Great Books Seminar I 3
HU 422 Great Books Seminar II 3
MA — Math Elective 3
PH 111 Worldviews I 3
PH 112 Worldviews II 3
PH 311 Introduction to Ethics 3
PS 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
PS 221 Marriage and the Family 3
SS 311 Introduction to Political Science 3 Biblical and Theological Studies 36
BL 101 Old Testament Survey I 3
BL 102 Old Testament Survey II 3
BL 111 Hermeneutics 3
BL 151 New Testament Survey I 3
BL 152 New Testament Survey II 3
BL — Old or New Testament Elective 3
HS 201 Church History I 3
HS 202 Church History II 3
HS 305 Baptist History 3
TH 211 Christian Theology I 3
TH 212 Christian Theology II 3
TH 311 Christian Theology III 3
Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies:
Leadership and Church Ministry Major
Students who complete this program will be equipped to work as ministers of education in the local church, as well as in other ministry positions related to teaching and leadership ministry.
Ministry Studies 9
MS 101 Introduction to Christian Missions 3
MS 105 Personal Evangelism 3
Choose one of the following two courses:
PR 205 Preaching I 3
SP 105 Introduction to Public Speaking 3
Major Studies 30
CE 101 Introduction to Christian Education 3 CE 214 Childhood Education in the Church 3 CE 218 Adult Education in the Church 3 CE 251 Principles and Practice of Teaching 3 CE 311 History of Christian Education 3
CE 351 Educational Psychology 3
CE 412 Philosophy of Christian Education 3 CE 461 Leadership and Administration 3 YM 101 Principles of Youth Ministry 3
— Restricted Elective 3
(Leadership and Church Ministry, Counseling, Evangelism, Missions, Youth)
General Electives 15
TOTAL B.S. HOURS 129
MINORS
To add a 15 hour minor from another degree program:
Remove General Electives (15 hours)
Requirements for a 15 hour Minor in Leadership and Church Ministry (to add to other degree programs):
CE 101 Introduction to Christian Education 3 CE 251 Principles and Practice of Teaching 3
CE 351 Educational Psychology 3
CE 461 Leadership and Administration 3
— Restricted Elective 3
(Leadership and Church Ministry, Counseling, Evangelism, Missions, Youth)