280 Theology and Divinity BA Degree Programs

God has chosen to do His work through the local church. The major in Pastoral Ministry is designed for the student who is called to local church ministry and leadership. A student who has completed the program will demonstrate the basic qualifications for serving as pastor of a local church and the foundation for a lifetime of developing ministerial skills.

Our college recognizes the importance of Christian music in worship services and evangelistic outreach. A wide variety of courses are offered to prepare a Christian worker for music ministry.

BACHELOR OF ARTS in Christian Ministry is a 129 credit hours program in leadership development, practical ministry training, scholarly biblical knowledge, advanced preparation for continued education and employment, internship capstone.

The Program in the Study of Religion offers a diverse exploration of religious beliefs, practices, and ideas from around the world. It aims to help students understand how religion shapes human experi...

Worship Ministry students are required to participate in local-church worship-team practices and church services at designated times each week of the semester. Distance education and online students will complete this worship-team requirement at a local church within each of their own communities. Worship Ministry students must also pay a Worship Practicum fee for each Applied Instrumental Techniques course that they take. For the 2021-22 year, this fee is $300 per Applied Instrumental Techniques course (12-15 vocal or instrumental lessons per course).

The goal of the Ministry major is to prepare students for preaching and general ministry. The effective preaching of the gospel is the primary mode for the advancement of the kingdom of God.

The goal of the Church Planting & Revitalization (CPR) major is to prepare students to make disciples resulting in the development of churches. Almost 90% of church jobs today are either in a church needing revitalization or in a church plant.

Looking for a meaningful career? Combine your chosen career credential with SBC’s solid biblical foundation in Christ centered community.

The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry program of 120 hours prepares the graduate for the particular ministry to which God has called him or her.

This one-year program is ideal for people who are already working in ministry in either paid or lay capacities, but desire additional formal biblical training.