ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

BACHELOR'S DEGREE CONCENTRATIONS

education

The Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE) is an undergraduate degree in biblical studies with a maximum emphasis upon specialized study (25% general education/75% specialized study). It is distinguished from the Bachelor of Science (50% general education/50% specialized or technical study) or Bachelor of Arts degree (75% general education/25% specialized study), in that it allows for a rigorous and concentrated study in the Bible, theology, and ministry. At Davis, the BRE is a 121 hour, four-year program of study designed to provide a sound biblical education for Christians interested in entering vocational ministry upon graduation. It can also be utilized for admission to graduate school or seminary.

BRE CONCENTRATIONS

On-campus classes will be taken at Word of Life Bible Institute.
Select any concentration to learn more:

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE: BIBLE & THEOLOGY OR CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

The AAS degree in Bible and Theology is a 60-hour, two-year program with a 27-hour Bible and Theology major. It is intended for students who want a Bible college degree as a foundation for upper division study in any other field or for students who want an associate’s degree to complement their lay leadership in the local church. The program articulates well with the diploma and BRE degree programs for students who wish to continue their education at Davis College.

The optional Christian Ministries emphasis replaces 4 courses with concentration electives within the Bible and Theology major.

AAS BIBLE & THEOLOGY MAJOR - RECOMMENDED COURSE STUDY

FRESHMAN FALL SEMESTER

ENGL 1011 – English Composition I (3)
BIBL 1022 – Pentateuch (3)
COMP 3121 – Computers & Their Applications (3)
PSYC 1011 – General Psychology (3)
PHIL 1031 – Life, Ethics & Worldview (3)
StuMin – Student Ministry (0)

SOPHOMORE FALL SEMESTER

HIST – History Elective (3)
MISS 2121 – Global Engagement (3)
BIBL 2022 – Latter Prophets (3)
THEO 3011 – Systematic Theology I (3)
BIBL 3111 – Acts/Romans (3)
StuMin – Student Ministry (0)

FRESHMAN SPRING SEMESTER

ENGL 1022 – English Composition II (3) +
BIBL 2211 – Hermeneutics (3)
SPCH 2011 – Fundamentals of Speech (3)
PSYC 1122 – Family Foundations (3)
BIBL 2011 – Former Prophets (3)
StuMin – Student Ministry (0)

SOPHOMORE SPRING SEMESTER

HIST – History Elective (3)
PHED 2111 – Health & Fitness (3)
BIBL 2122 – Life of Christ (3)
THEO 3022 – Systematic Theology II (3)
F/E – Free Elective (3)
StuMin – Student Ministry (0)

AAS BIBLE & THEOLOGY MAJOR, CHRISTRIAN MINISTRIES EMPASIS - RECOMMENDED COURSE STUDY

FRESHMAN FALL SEMESTER

ENGL 1011 – English Composition I (3)
BIBL 1022 – Pentateuch (3)
COMP 3121 – Computers & Their App. (3)
PSYC 1011 – General Psychology (3)
PHIL 1031 – Life, Ethics & Worldview (3)
StuMin – Student Ministry (0)

SOPHOMORE FALL SEMESTER

MISS 2121 – Global Engagement (3)
BIBL 3111 – Acts/Romans (3)
THEO 3011 – Systematic Theology I (3)
Ct/E – Concentration Elective (3)
Ct/E – Concentration Elective (3)
StuMin – Student Ministry (0)

FRESHMAN SPRING SEMESTER

ENGL 1022 – English Composition II (3) +
BIBL 2211 – Hermeneutics (3)
SPCH 2011 – Fundamentals of Speech (3)
PSYC 1122 – Family Foundations (3)
BIBL 2011 – Former Prophets (3)
StuMin – Student Ministry (0)

SOPHOMORE SPRING SEMESTER

PHED 2111 – Health & Fitness (3)
BIBL 2122 – Life of Christ (3)
THEO 3022 – Systematic Theology II (3)
Ct/E – Concentration Elective (3)
Ct/E – Concentration Elective (3)
StuMin – Student Ministry (0)

ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATES

BIBLE CERTIFICATE

Ready to dive into in-depth Bible study? Want to earn college credit studying the Bible? Then the One-Year Bible Certificate Program is for you!

The Bible Certificate Program is a 30-hour, two-semester program designed to provide a solid foundation of Bible knowledge. The program is designed for smooth transition into the AAS degree, the three-year diploma program, and the BRE degree. The Bible Certificate Program can be completed online in two semesters of full-time study, or longer part-time study.

RECOMMENDED COURSE STUDY

FALL SEMESTER

BIBL 1022 – Pentateuch (3)
PHIL 1031 – Life, Ethics & Worldview (3)
BIBL 2022 – Latter Prophets (3)
BIBL 3111 – Acts/Romans (3)
THEO 3011 – Systematic Theology I (3)
StuMin – Student Ministry (0)

SPRING SEMESTER

BIBL 2211 – Hermeneutics (3)
BIBL 2011 – Former Prophets (3)
BIBL 2122 – Life of Christ (3)
BIBL 3022 – Pauline Epistles (3)
THEO 3022 – Systematic Theology II (3)
StuMin – Student Ministry (0)

TESL CERTIFICATE

Do you already have a Bachelor’s degree and want to concentrate on Teaching English as a Second Language?   Then the One-Year Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language is for you!

The One-Year Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language is a 24-hour, two-semester program that provides the specialized courses that are also part of the BRE degree program concentration in TESL. This certificate program is especially attractive to students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and want to pursue a concentrated program of study in TESL. The TESL Certificate Program may be completed through full- or part-time online study.

Admission to this program is limited to students who already possess: 1) at least 12 semester hours (or equivalent) of Bible or Theology, 2) at least 6 semester hours of college English, and 3) a desire to apply their skills as Teachers of English as a Second Language as a ministry. Particular requirements may be waived at the discretion of the TESL Concentration Chair.

The TESL Certificate program is not intended for those who wish to teach English as a Second Language within public schools in the United States and it does not grant state certification. It should be noted that in most countries, it is impossible to obtain a work permit for an ESL or EFL teaching position without a baccalaureate degree.

Students without a prior degree are encouraged to enroll in the BRE degree with a major in Bible/Theology and a concentration in TESL.

RECOMMENDED COURSE STUDY

FALL SEMESTER

TESL 2111 – Theories of Second Lang. Acq. (3)
ANTH 3022 – Cultural Anthropology (3)
TESL 2031 – Structure of English Lang.(3)
TESL 3022 – College Level TESL (3)
StuMin – Student Ministry (0)

SPRING SEMESTER

TESL 2122 – Methods of TESOL (3)
LING 4322 – Linguistics (3)
TESL 4011 – Lang. Prog. and Curr. Design (3)
TESL 4233 – Internship in TESL (3)
StuMin – Student Ministry (0)

paper and pencil

We’re here to help with any questions you may have!

woman smiling on phone

Ready to get started? Apply Now!