2014-2015 Degree Requirements (Checksheet) A total of 120 credit hours must be completed to receive the (BSML) degree. This program is offered through Moody Bible Institute and is effective for students admitted in fall 2014 through summer 2015. This curriculum will remain in effect for students who remain active and do not change programs. Students who fail to complete this program within ten years will be required to reapply through the Office of Admissions. The academic requirements are divided into core requirements and five academic disciplines of general studies requirements. The requirements are designed to be taken in the recommended course sequence built into eight milestone categories, with several concentrations available. Degree Requirements Course Cr Hrs Grade BSML Core Requirements 42 BI-2201 Interpreting Scripture BI-4406 Interpreting Romans for Teaching ED-40 Marriage and Family Systems GSU-1107 Foundations of Learning PS-10 The Church and Its Ministries PS-0 Communication of Biblical Truth PS-42 Ministry Leadership and Staff Relationships PS-82 The Care of the Ministry Leader s Soul PS-4410 The Church and the Community PS-446 Cultural Dynamics of Congregational Ministry Concentration Courses (12) General Studies Requirements 57 Religious Studies and Philosophy (10) GSU-220 Self and Social Identity in Christianity 4 TH-1110 The Church and Its Doctrines TH-2201 The Theological Task and Bibliology Critical Thinking and Math (7) GSU-2202 Introduction to Critical Thinking 4 GSU-4401 Problem Solving and the Challenges of the Church Oral and Written Communication (6) GSU-1110 College Writing GSU-1112 Research Writing Social and Behavioral Sciences (12) GSU-2204 Media, Culture, and the Church GSU-01 Race, Gender, and Class in World Systems and the Church GSU-4402 Applied Human Development I GSU-440 Applied Human Development II Course Cr Hrs Grade Humanities (22) BI-111 Old Testament Literature I 4 BI-1114 Old Testament Literature II 4 BI-1115 New Testament Literature I 4 BI-1116 New Testament Literature II 4 BI-4405 Interpreting Isaiah for Teaching GSU-1115 The Story and Structure of the Bible Recommended Open Electives 21 GSU-1109 Introduction to Literature GSU-221 Introduction to Sociology GSU-2215 Principles of Accounting MS-110 Christian Missions TH-04 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit TH-4401 Christian Anthropology and Hamartiology TH-4402 The Church and Salvation * Mark transferred credits with T for grade. Graduation Requirements: 120 total credit hours 25% (0 credit hours) of credit hours minimum taken through MDL 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA Submission of the following to the Office of Academic Records: Graduation Application One-page statement of personal growth and ministry preparedness Reaffirmation of MBI doctrinal statement Updated pastoral recommendation Payment of any outstanding student tuition and/or fees 10 year time limit to complete degree
2014-2015 Degree Requirements (Checksheet) BSML Concentrations (Choose 1) Leadership In the leadership concentration you will acquire biblically informed skills for leadership in the local church and parachurch organizations. You will learn to develop organizational structures and become familiar with biblical principles and practices essential to effective ministry leadership. The required concentration courses are: ED-09 Principles of Leadership ED-14 Principles of Administration ED-66 People Helping Skills ED-4424 Practices of Leadership Preaching In the preaching concentration you will be equipped to compose and deliver biblically based sermons. You will learn to formulate relevant expository messages from multiple genres of biblical leadership. The required concentration courses are: PS-40 Theological Exposition PS-440 Development and Delivery of Narrative Messages PS-44 Evangelistic Messages PS-4440 Structure and Style in Biblical Exposition Women s Ministry In the women s ministry concentration you will learn to organize and lead church and parachurch programs that disciple, counsel, and teach women. You will also develop an understanding of the biblical theology of women in ministry, as well as studying effective organizational structures for ministries serving women in various life stages. The required concentration courses are: PS-225 Theology and Philosophy of Women s Ministry PS-2264 Contemporary Strategies of Ministry to Women PS-12 Mentoring and Discipling Women PS-22 Ministry to Women in Pain
4-YEAR Recommended Course Sequence Fall (15 credits) Cr Hrs Spring (15 credits) Cr Hrs Begin Milestone 1: Learning the Scriptures Session 1 BI-1116 NT Lit II H 4 Session 1 GSU-1107 Foundations of Learning GSU-1115 Story and Structure of the Bib H BI-111 OT Lit I H 4 Complete Milestone 1 & Begin Milestone 2: Session 2 BI-1114 OT Lit II H 4 Building a Foundation for Collegiate Success BI-1115 NT Lit I H 4 Session 2 GSU-2202 Intro to Critical Thinking C 4 GSU-220 Self and Social Identity R 4 GSU-1110 College Writing W Session 1 GSU-1109 Intro to Lit O Session 1 GSU-01 Race, Gender, and Class S GSU-1112 Research Writing W ED-40 Marriage and Family Systems Complete Milestone 2 & Begin Milestone : Session 2 PS-446 Cultural Dynamics of Cong Min Understanding Biblical and Modern Times PS-4410 Church and the Community Session 2 GSU-221 Intro to Sociology O Complete Milestone & Begin Milestone 4: GSU-2204 Media, Culture, and Church S BI-2201 Interpreting Scripture YEAR Fall (12 credits) Cr Hrs Spring (15 credits) Cr Hrs Session 1 BI-4405 Interpreting Isaiah for Teach H Session 1 PS-82 Care of the Min Leader s Soul BI-4406 Interpreting Romans for Teach PS-10 Church and Its Ministries Complete Milestone 4 & Begin Milestone 5: Communicating the Gospel and Managing the Ministry PS-0 Communication of Bib Truth Complete Milestone 5 & Begin Milestone 6: Understanding Theology Session 2 PS-42 Min Leadership and Staff Rel Session 2 TH-1110 Church and Its Doctrines R GSU-2215 Princ of Accounting O TH-2201 Theological Task and Bibliology R TH-04 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit O Fall (12 credits) Cr Hrs Spring (15 credits) Cr Hrs Session 1 TH-4401 Chr Anthro and Hamartiology O TH-4402 Church and Salvation O Analyzing the Mission of the Church Session 1 MS-110 Christian Missions O Understanding and Discipling Individuals GSU-4401 Prob Solv & Chall of Church C Session 2 GSU-4402 App Human Dev I S Concentration: GSU-440 App Human Dev II S Session 2 Concentration Concentration Concentration Concentration
5-YEAR Recommended Course Sequence Fall (7 credits) Cr Hrs Spring (11 credits) Cr Hrs Begin Milestone 1: Learning the Scriptures Session 1 BI-1114 OT Lit II H 4 Session 1 GSU-1107 Foundations of Learning Session 2 BI-1115 NT Lit I H 4 Session 2 BI-111 OT Lit I H 4 GSU-1115 Story and Structure of the Bib H BI-1116 NT Lit II H Complete Milestone 1 & Begin Milestone 2: Building a Foundation for Collegiate Success Fall (10 credits) Cr Hrs Spring (10 credits) Cr Hrs Session 1 GSU-2202 Intro to Critical Thinking C 4 Session 1 GSU-220 Self and Social Identity R 4 GSU-1110 College Writing W GSU-1112 Research Writing W Session 2 GSU-1109 Intro to Lit O Complete Milestone 2 & Begin Milestone : Understanding Biblical and Modern Times Session 2 ED-40 Marriage and Family Systems GSU-2204 Media, Culture, and Church S YEAR Fall (12 credits) Cr Hrs Spring (9 credits) Cr Hrs Session 1 PS-4410 Church and the Community Session 1 BI-2201 Interpreting Scripture GSU-221 Intro to Sociology O Session 2 BI-4405 Interpreting Isaiah for Teach H Session 2 PS-446 Cultural Dynamics of Cong Min BI-4406 Interpreting Romans for Teach GSU-01 Race, Gender, and Class S Complete Milestone 4 & Begin Milestone 5: Complete Milestone & Begin Milestone 4: Communicating the Gospel and Managing the Ministry PS-42 Min Leadership and Staff Rel Session 1 PS-82 Care of the Min Leader s Soul Session 1 TH-1110 Church and Its Doctrines R GSU-2215 Princ of Accounting O TH-2201 Theological Task and Bibliology R Session 2 PS-10 Church and Its Ministries Session 2 TH-04 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit O PS-0 Communication of Bib Truth TH-4401 Chr Anthro and Hamartiology O Complete Milestone 5 & Begin Milestone 6: Understanding Theology YEAR 5 TH-4402 Church and Salvation O Understanding and Discipling Individuals Session 1 GSU-4402 App Human Dev I S Concentration: GSU-440 App Human Dev II S Session 1 Concentration Concentration Analyzing the Mission of the Church Session 2 Concentration Session 2 MS-110 Christian Missions O Concentration GSU-4401 Prob Solv & Chall of Church C 4
6-YEAR Recommended Course Sequence Fall (7 credits) Cr Hrs Spring (8 credits) Cr Hrs Begin Milestone 1: Learning the Scriptures Session 1 BI-1114 OT Lit II H 4 Session 1 GSU-1107 Foundations of Learning Session 2 BI-1115 NT Lit I H 4 Session 2 BI-111 OT Lit I H 4 BI-1116 NT Lit II H 4 Fall (6 credits) Cr Hrs Spring (10 credits) Cr Hrs Session 1 GSU-1115 Story and Structure of the Bib H Session 1 GSU-2202 Intro to Critical Thinking C 4 Complete Milestone 1 & Begin Milestone 2: Session 2 GSU-1109 Intro to Lit O Building a Foundation for Collegiate Success GSU-1112 Research Writing W Session 2 GSU-1110 College Writing W GSU-220 Self and Social Identity R 4 YEAR Fall (9 credits) Cr Hrs Spring (9 credits) Cr Hrs Complete Milestone 2 & Begin Milestone : Session 1 PS-446 Cultural Dynamics of Cong Min Understanding Biblical and Modern Times GSU-2204 Media, Culture, and Church S Session 1 ED-40 Marriage and Family Systems Session 2 GSU-01 Race, Gender, and Class S GSU-221 Intro to Sociology O Session 2 PS-4410 Church and the Community Complete Milestone & Begin Milestone 4: BI-2201 Interpreting Scripture Fall (9 credits) Cr Hrs Spring (12 credits) Cr Hrs Session 1 BI-4405 Interpreting Isaiah for Teach H Session 1 PS-82 Care of the Min Leader s Soul BI-4406 Interpreting Romans for Teach GSU-2215 Princ of Accounting O Complete Milestone 4 & Begin Milestone 5: Session 2 PS-10 Church and Its Ministries Communicating the Gospel and PS-0 Communication of Bib Truth Managing the Ministry Complete Milestone 5 & Begin Milestone 6: Session 2 PS-42 Min Leadership and Staff Rel Understanding Theology TH-1110 Church and Its Doctrines R YEAR 5 Fall (12 credits) Cr Hrs Spring (6 credits) Cr Hrs Session 1 TH-2201 Theological Task and Bibliology R Session 1 GSU-4402 App Human Dev I S TH-04 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit O Session 2 GSU-440 App Human Dev II S Analyzing the Mission of the Church Session 2 TH-4401 Chr Anthro and Hamartiology O TH-4402 Church and Salvation O Understanding and Discipling Individuals MS-110 Christian Missions O YEAR 6 Fall (6 credits) Cr Hrs Spring (9 credits) Cr Hrs Session 1 GSU-4401 Prob Solv & Chall of Church C Session 1 Concentration Concentration Concentration Session 2 Concentration Session 2 Concentration