Alaska Bible College

Programme Detail: Bachelor of Arts, Educational Ministries emphasis

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Bachelor of Arts, Educational Ministries emphasis
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number BA-EM
Description Purpose The Educational Ministries Emphasis is designed to equip students for servant leadership in educational ministry in order to assist the church in fulfilling the Great Commission. (Matthew 28:18-20) Objectivese The Educational Ministries Emphasis will enable the student to: • Think about educational issues from a Christian worldview. • Articulate a developing philosophy of Christian education that is biblically, educationally, and historically sound. • Apply educational theories and principles in cultural context. • Teach people in various phases of development. • Nurture believers toward spiritual growth and leadership within the Christian community. • Grow in relationships with God and people.
Keywords BA, B.A., Bachelor of Arts, Christian ministries, ministry, biblical, student ministry training, general education, general ed, ministry, training, educational ministry, christian education, education, children's ministry, youth ministry, adult education ministry
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available United States / Alaska
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / General Bible; Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Pastoral Care and Counselling; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Youth and Students Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Women's Ministry
Residential/Non Residential Mixed
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Degree
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost $3420 per semester
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 4 years
Average hours of study per week 24
Methods of instruction lectures
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) -
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) -
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). -
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 10
Prerequisite Programmes BI 131 Principles of Inductive Bible Study BI 132 Principles of Biblical Interpretation BI 133 Old Testament Survey BI 134 New Testament Survey BI 231 Pentateuch BI 232 Life of Christ BI 333 Doctrines 1 BI 334 Doctrines 2 BI 335 Doctrines 3 BI 432 Romans BI 434 Integrated Theology Seminar MN 191 Foundations for Life and Ministry MN 192 Evangelism and Discipleship MN 291 Christian Teaching Ministry MN 292 Missiology MN 294 Worship & Music MN 492 Internship CM 101 Speech EN 101 English Composition 1 EN 202 English Composition 2 EN 203 Introduction to Literature HI 202 Survey of Western Civilization HI 301 Alaska Studies MA 202 College Algebra PE 101 or 102 PH 201 Philosophy PH 302 Contemporary World Views SC 201 Introduction to Meteorology SS 102 Developing Interpersonal Relationships SS 201 Marriage and Family CE 261 Foundations for Christian Education CE 364 Principles of Teaching and Learning CE 464 Bible Teaching Practicum Additional 26 units of electives
Other Prerequisites Christian Ministry Training - service at a church or in the community coupled with accountability meetings with a mentor
Qualifications gained Bachelor of Arts Degree, eligibility for advanced degree work, service in many missions organization
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by
Other Accrediting Bodies ABHE