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Program Objectives

Each program has objectives for achieving the institutional goals, which are as follows:

Associates of Biblical Counseling and Practical Theology (ABCPT)

1. Students will know the Bible thoroughly
2. Students will identify and practice key principles for interpreting Scripture consistently using a normal, literal-grammatical-historical approach to the various literary genres in Scripture.
3. Students will articulate basic theological concepts using accurate biblical interpretation from a Dispensational perspective.
4. Students will be equipped to evangelize and disciple others at home and around the world
5. Students will be equipped to teach and preach for life-change
6. Students will be equipped to counsel themselves and others from the Bible
7. Students will be able to describe the differences between biblical counseling, as opposed to “Bible-only” counseling, or an integrationist approach to counseling
8. Students will demonstrate ability to utilize a variety of biblically and doctrinally sound resources for counseling
9. Students will be equipped with a commitment to Christ-like leadership for serving the Church and impacting the world
10. Read, write, speak, and research with basic, College-level competencies
11. Think critically, according to a biblical worldview

Associates of Biblical and Ministerial Studies (ABMS)

1. Students will know the Bible thoroughly
2. Students will identify and practice key principles for interpreting Scripture consistently using a normal, literal-grammatical-historical approach to the various literary genres in Scripture.
3. Students will articulate basic theological concepts using accurate biblical interpretation from a Dispensational perspective.
4. Students will be equipped to evangelize and disciple others at home and around the world
5. Students will construct a discipleship plan
6. Students will be equipped to teach and preach for life-change
7. Students will be equipped to counsel themselves and others from the Bible
8. Students will be equipped with a commitment to Christ-like leadership for serving the Church and impacting the world
9. Read, write, speak, and research with basic, college-level competencies
10. Think critically, according to a biblical worldview

Bachelor of Theology

Same as above (ABMS) with a requirement for higher scores (especially on bible knowledge) and with the addition of:
1. Students will demonstrate the ability to prepare and present expository sermons and/or lessons based on sound exegesis
2. Students will be able to describe the development of theological precepts throughout Church history
3. Students will gain experience as a leader in some area of ministry

Bachelor of Biblical Studies (online)

1. Students will have a deep and thorough knowledge of Scripture
2. Students will identify and practice key principles for interpreting Scripture consistently using a normal, literal-grammatical-historical approach to the various literary genres in Scripture.
3. Students will articulate basic theological concepts using accurate biblical interpretation from a Dispensational perspective.
4. Evangelize and disciple others at home and around the world
5. Teach and preach for life-change
6. Students will be able to describe the differences between biblical counseling, as opposed to “Bible-only” counseling, or an integrationist approach to counseling
7. Students will be equipped with a commitment to Christ-like leadership for serving the Church and impacting the world
8. Read, write, speak, and research with basic, College-level competencies
9. Think critically, according to a biblical worldview

Program Outcomes

Program outcome data is inaccessible due to the death of the Academic Dean during the reporting period. New data is being gathered and will be reported as it is available.