Master of Arts in Biblical Studies: Biblical Leadership
The Biblical Studies Master’s program offered by CCU is scholarly in its academic approach and practical in its application to ministry. The goal of this program is to provide proven tools that will be effective in helping to further the cause of Christ in the area of biblical studies and Christian Ministries. This program is beneficial to those who do or do not have prior training in ministry.
To meet the needs of year-round students, all classes are offered online in our flexible learning experience.
Note: Master’s degree students will take the same classes as Bachelor’s degree students. However, Master’s students (level II) will have additional readings, papers, projects, service assignments, etc. Finally, the Master’s degree students will develop and lead online discussion groups, projects and learning.
Outcomes
The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies degree program is structured to prepare pastors and ministry leaders to serve successfully in Christian ministries worldwide.
Master Level Course Requirements
Course ID |
Course Name |
Credits |
| CBL 501 | Intermediate Study in Theology of Leadership | 3 |
| CBL 503 | Intermediate Study in Leadership Planning | 3 |
| CBL 511 | Intermediate Study of Communicating Vision | 3 |
| CBL 521 | Intermediate Study in Recruiting Excellence | 3 |
| CBL 551 | Intermediate Study of Team Building | 3 |
| CBL 561 | Intermediate Studies of Problem Solving | 3 |
| CBL 571 | Intermediate Study in The Care of a Leader | 3 |
| CBL 581 | Intermediate Study of Evaluation and Assessment | 3 |
| THE 502 | Theology I | 3 |
| THE 503 | Theology II | 3 |
| THE 504 | Theology III | 3 |
| THE 519 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS |
36 |
General Education Requirements
Course ID |
Course Name |
Credits |
| ART101 | Introductory Survey of the Fine Arts | 3 |
| BIB101 | Introduction to the Old Testament | 3 |
| BIB102 | Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| BIO101 | Intro to Environmental Science | 3 |
| BIO102 | Science and the Bible | 3 |
| COM101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| ENG101 | Grammar & Composition | 3 |
| ENG102 | Introduction to Writing and Research | 3 |
| HIS101 | Introduction to Western Civilization | 3 |
| HIS111 | Introduction to Church History | 3 |
| MATH 101 | Introduction to Algebra | 3 |
| PHIL101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHY101 | Personal Health | 3 |
| POL101 | Political Science | 3 |
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| THE220 | Christian Ethics | 3 |
| AA ~ Electives | 12 | |
TOTAL CREDITS |
60 |
Bible Course Requirements
Course ID |
Course Name |
Credits |
| APO201 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 |
| APO212 | Introduction to World Religions | 3 |
| APO201 | Introduction to Genesis | 3 |
| BIO210 | Introduction to Revelation | 3 |
| BIO 235 | Introduction to Daniel | 3 |
| BIO 271 | Introduction to Acts | 3 |
| BIO 274 | Introduction to Romans | 3 |
| BIO 279 | Introduction to Ephesians | 3 |
| BIB285 | Intro to the Pastoral Epistles | 3 |
| MIN301 | Christian Missions | 3 |
| THE201 | Principles of Faith | 3 |
| THE202 | Theology I | 3 |
| THE203 | Theology II | 3 |
| THE219 | Intro to Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| THE301 | Doctrine of the Bible | 3 |
| BABS~ Electives | 15 | |
TOTAL CREDITS |
42 |
