! Section 2 Bible & Ministry Programs Central Christian College of the Bible was established to recruit and train leaders for the church. Our educational offerings in Biblical Studies, Professional Studies, and General Studies allows graduates to be successful in a variety of ministry careers. Our graduates serve as preachers, youth ministers, worship leaders, campus ministers, church planters, children s ministers, and Christian counselors. Our graduates and former students have worked within most of the continents and in many countries of the world. God s word is at the heart of our education. In terms of credit hour requirements, a Central student will spend more time in Biblical Studies courses than any other subject. As one supporter put it, Central is the college with the Bible in it! We are committed to this emphasis on Scripture. Since the Bible is the all-sufficient rule of faith and practice of the church, it is the basic text of study at Central. The message of the Bible must be clearly understood in order for the church to govern itself properly, to develop a proper theology, and to establish a biblical, ethical system. The principles for shaping and guiding the lives of others in every aspect of life are drawn from this same unchangeable word of God. Biblical courses equip students with tools and training for accurately handling the Bible, with studies in Old Testament, New Testament, and Theology. Students also learn to use the Bible by studying other areas. Professional Studies courses explain how the Bible can benefit one s own walk with Christ, bring others to a relationship with Christ, and bless the body of Christ. Service and Leadership Training (SALT) courses are an important part of each ministry program, bringing biblical truths into a ministry context. We live and minister in a complex world, filled with people who do not recognize the truths of God s word. General Studies courses help students better understand today s culture and how to communicate with people. This informs how the church ministers in the world and how Scripture can apply to the world. The following pages describe programs that are available to prepare students in Bible and Ministry. All two-year and four-year degrees include significant study in the areas mentioned above. Each program is designed to prepare students for multiple career possibilities, some of which are described. The degree(s) to which each program can be applied are listed within each page according to the following designations: Associate of Biblical Studies - ABS Associate of Worship Arts - AWA Associate of Professional Studies - APS Bachelor of Arts - BA Bachelor of Science - BS Bachelor of Religious Studies - BRS
10 Central Christian College of the Bible ONLINE COURSES AND PROGRAMS Online courses taught by Central teachers are equivalent to the onsite courses and have the same course description. Online versions of Central courses are scheduled as needed to support online certificates and degrees. Students pursuing a traditional program on campus may use online courses to fulfill equivalent requirements. A few courses are offered through a partnership with Lincoln Christian University, from which the students earn credits that are both nationally accredited by ABHE and regionally accredited by HLC. To meet the educational needs of students who cannot relocate or commute to our campus, Central provides the following programs both onsite and entirely online: Associate of Biblical Studies Certificate of Biblical Knowledge Bachelor of Science in Bible Certificate of Bible and Ministry Bachelor of Religious Studies in Christian Leadership
BIBLE PROGRAM 2015-2017 Catalog 11 The Bible is the primary focus of studies for Central students. Students display knowledge of key Bible passages, characters, and events. They learn to identify geographical, historical, and cultural contexts of biblical events and books. They also learn basic principles of biblical interpretation and affirm and defend the truthfulness of the Bible and Christian faith. Contact: Professor Chad Summa (chadsumma@cccb.edu) BIBLE MAJOR IN BACHELOR S DEGREES Colleges accredited by ABHE are to require at least 30 credits in Biblical Studies, which all of Central s bachelor s degrees exceed. Bible Requirements for Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Science Degrees BOT101 Survey of Pentateuch BOT202 History of Israel BOT331 Israel After the Exile BOT342 Old Testament Poetry BOT361 Old Testament Prophets BNT101 Life of Christ I BNT112 Acts of the Apostles BNT203 Life of Christ III BNT252 Book of Hebrews BNT301 Life of Christ II BNT322 Book of Romans BNT --- Two New Testament Electives BTH120 Discovering the Bible BTH201 Basic Biblical Theology BTH325 Advanced Biblical Theology BTH342 Apologetics BTH --- Theology Elective Bible Credits Required for BA and BS Degrees: 54 Bible Requirements for Bachelor of Religious Studies Degrees BOT101 BOT202 BOT331 BNT101 BNT112 BNT203 BNT252 CHOICE BTH120 BTH201 BTH342 Survey of Pentateuch History of Israel Israel After the Exile Life of Christ I Acts of the Apostles Life of Christ III Book of Hebrews Bible Elective Discovering the Bible Basic Biblical Theology Apologetics Bible Credits Required for BRS Degrees: 33
12 Central Christian College of the Bible BIBLE COURSES IN ASSOCIATE DEGREES As an accredited Bible college, all of our associate degrees are required to include at least 18 credits of Bible within the curriculum. The three associate degrees have a similar biblical curriculum with the differences noted below. Bible Requirements for ABS, AWA, and APS Degrees BOT101 Survey of Pentateuch BOT202 History of Israel BNT101 Life of Christ I BNT112 Acts of the Apostles BNT252 Book of Hebrews BNT203 Life of Christ III BTH120 Discovering the Bible BTH311 Theology of Worship (AWA only) BTH201 Basic Biblical Theology (ABS only) Bible Credits Required for ABS & AWA: 24, APS: 21 BIBLE COURSES IN CERTIFICATES The Certificate of Biblical Knowledge (CBK) introduces students to biblical, spiritual, and theological issues necessary for basic servant-leadership in a church. The 31-credit curriculum is designed to provide personal development as well as preparation to teach others. Bible Requirements for the CBK BTH120 Discovering the Bible BOT101 Survey of Pentateuch BOT202 History of Israel BNT101 Life of Christ I BNT112 Acts of the Apostles BTH201 Basic Biblical Theology Bible Credits Required for the CBK: 18 The Certificate of Bible & Ministry (CBM) allows students to receive short-term training in Bible and ministry that can be used for personal development and church leadership. The 16-credit curriculum includes introductory Bible courses and a ministry course. CBM Requirements: Four Bible courses from the CBK, one ministry course, and GCS 101 or GSS 100.
BIBLICAL RESEARCH 2015-2017 Catalog 13 Students focus on studying biblical languages to conduct academic research and writing. They learn grammar and syntax of Hebrew and Greek, translating Old Testament and New Testament texts into English. Students learn the exegetical process, including the use of sound principles of interpretation, biblical study tools, scholarly works, and collaboration to develop sermons or lessons. (This program is available onsite as a major or a minor.) The program qualifies graduates for further theological studies at seminary. Graduates who complete the Biblical Research program may serve in preaching and teaching roles in a local church. They can pursue Bible translation options in missions. Careers in producing and editing theological writing are also possible. Program Director: Professor Chad Summa (chadsumma@cccb.edu) Course Requirements for Biblical Research Major (BA) PRE-REQ (BA Required Greek Courses: GGL221, GGL222, GGL320, GGL322) SALT201 Leadership Ministries: Biblical Research GHL341 Elementary Hebrew GHL342 Intermediate Hebrew BTH301 Orientation to Biblical Research BTH370 Bible Backgrounds CHOICE Bible Elective (Any non-required BOT or BNT course at the 300-level) BNT --- Two NT Electives (Any non-required BNT course at the 300-level) BTH --- Theology Elective (Any non-required BTH course at the 300-level) BTH302 Independent Biblical Research CHOICE Foundations requirement (PED275 or PCM275) CHOICE Advanced Communication Requirement (GCA302, GCA312, or GCA322) Biblical Research Credits Required for Major: 36.5 Course Requirements for Biblical Research Minor (BA) BTH301 Orientation to Biblical Research CHOICE Biblical Language Elective BTH370 Bible Backgrounds CHOICE Bible or Theology Elective BTH302 Independent Biblical Research Biblical Research Credits Required for Minor: 15 Course Requirements for Biblical Languages Minor (BRS) Five of the following courses: GGL211 Greek Essentials, GGL221 Elementary Greek, GGL222 Intermediate Greek, GGL320 Greek Analysis, GGL322 Greek Exegesis, GHL341 Elementary Hebrew, GHL342 Intermediate Hebrew Biblical Languages Credits Required for Minor: 15
14 Central Christian College of the Bible CHRISTIAN COUNSELING Students in the Christian Counseling program will learn how to identify needs and offer appropriate help to people facing different situations. They accomplish this through a careful evaluation of counseling theories and application of those theories through a biblical worldview. They understand situations requiring counseling, demonstrate good counseling skills, and are able to apply biblical truths to those situations. (This program is available onsite as a major or a minor.) Graduates who complete a Christian Counseling degree are qualified to do personal religious counseling as part of their own ministries. Graduates may be employed to do spiritual counseling in a church, employed as a camp counselor, or work in certain social service positions. A graduate is prepared to meet the entrance requirements of a graduate counseling program, which is required to be eligible for state licensure, both of which are required in many professional contexts. Program Director: Professor Aaron Welch (aaronwelch@cccb.edu) Course Requirements for Christian Counseling Major (BA or BS) SALT202 Leadership Ministries: Christian Counseling SALT301 Field Education Experience GPS134 Introduction to Psychology GCA222 Interpersonal Communication PCM330 Introduction to Counseling Theories PCM315 Basic Counseling Methods PCM225 Foundations of Christian Counseling BTH315 Practical Theology for Counselors GPS334 Abnormal Psychology PCM337 Integration Seminar PCM338 Tests and Measurements PCM350 Advanced Counseling Methods Christian Counseling Credits Required for Major: 36.5 Course Requirements for Pastoral Counseling Minor (BA, BS, or BRS) PCM315 Basic Counseling Methods BTH315 Practical Theology for Counselors PCM331 Ministerial Counseling GPS334 Abnormal Psychology PCM336 Youth & Family Counseling Pastoral Counseling Credits Required for Minor: 15
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 2015-2017 Catalog 15 Christian educators inform God s people for their development and service in God s kingdom. This program helps students understand the characteristics, needs, and developmental tasks for learning in all stages of human development. Students learn to prepare age-appropriate lessons that present biblical truth to the needs of learners. Students also develop the leadership role of evaluating products and resources that are available to assist the educational ministry of the church. (This program is available onsite as a major or a minor.) Graduates who complete the Christian Education program are trained for ministry in a local church in areas such as children s ministry, adult education, discipleship, small groups, involvement, and Christian education. Many Christian schools also accept a Christian education degree as qualification for teaching at the preschool and elementary level. Graduates may also pursue a graduate degree in education or alternative certification leading to initial teaching certification. Program Director: Professor Anne Menear (annemenear@cccb.edu) Course Requirements for Christian Education Major (BA or BS) SALT203 Leadership Ministries: Christian Education SALT301 Field Education Experience PED326 Child Growth & Development PED275 Foundations of Christian Education GCA312 Advanced Communication: Lessons GPS368 Educational Psychology PED367 Philosophy of Education PED375 Creative Teaching PED382 Christian Education Administration PED381 Small Group Leadership CHOICE Ministry elective (see page 66 for options) CHOICE Theology Elective (BNT346, BTH332, or BTH360) Christian Education Credits Required for Major: 36.5 Course Requirements for Christian Education Minor (BA, BS, or BRS) PED275 Foundations of Christian Education CHOICE Four of the following courses: GPS368 - Educational Psychology, PED326 - Child Growth & Development, PED367 - Philosophy of Education, PED375 - Creative Teaching, PED381 - Small Group Leadership, PED382 - Christian Education Administration, or GCA312 - Advanced Communication: Lessons Christian Education Credits Required for Minor: 15
16 Central Christian College of the Bible CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES Students in the Christian Ministries program are not limited to one area of emphasis. They pursue ministry training that fits their talents and ministry goals. Students are exposed to interpersonal, public, and organizational issues that apply to all ministry settings. They evaluate their own giftedness to discover how they may best meet the ministry needs of the Kingdom of God. Students learn to apply truths gained from ministry classes to practical situations in the contemporary church. (This program is available onsite as a major.) Graduates who complete the Christian Ministries program may be employed in a local congregation or parachurch setting. They work in preaching or associate ministries. Some serve in small congregations where they are responsible for multiple areas of ministry. Graduates may also pursue advanced degrees for specialized training in ministry areas. Program Director: Professor Stuart Liegey (stuartliegey@cccb.edu) Course Requirements for Christian Ministries Major (BA or BS) SALT204 Leadership Ministries: Christian Ministries SALT301 Field Education Experience CHOICE Foundations Requirement (PED275 or PCM275) CHOICE Two Foundations Electives (PCM225, PCM245, PMI205, or PMU275) CHOICE Advanced Communication Elective (GCA302, GCA312, GCA322) CHOICE Counseling Elective (PCM315 or PCM336) CHOICE Administration Elective (PCM321 or PED382) CHOICE Two Ministry Electives (see page 66 for options) CHOICE General Studies Elective (200-level or higher) CHOICE Theology Elective (BNT346, BTH332, or BTH360) Christian Ministries Credits Required for Major: 36.5
CROSS-CULTURAL MINISTRY 2015-2017 Catalog 17 Students in the Cross-cultural Ministry program will learn missiological principles and strategies that influence the development of cross-cultural ministries. They will develop a ministry strategy that prepares them to enter a mission field. Students will be able to equip a church to be actively involved in supporting missions. (This program is available onsite as a major or a minor.) Graduates who complete the Cross-cultural Ministry program often serve as direct-support missionaries in a foreign field. They may work as support staff with mission organizations. Some move to foreign countries and volunteer for a church while working in secular employment. Graduates can also work with local churches to send more workers into the harvest. Some have chosen to pursue advanced degrees for additional training in Bible translation and missional studies. Program Director: Professor Micheal Curtice (michealcurtice@cccb.edu) Course Requirements for Cross-cultural Ministry Major (BA or BS) SALT205 Leadership Ministries: Cross-cultural Ministry SALT301 Field Education Experience PMI205 GPS310 BTH312 PCM315 CHOICE GHS365 PMI350 CHOICE CHOICE GCA --- Foundations of World Missions World Religions & Culture Theology of Missions Basic Counseling Methods Foundations Requirement (PCM275 or PED275) History of Missions Cross-cultural Methods & Strategies Missions/Church Growth elective Ministry elective (see page 66 for options) Communication Elective (GCA212, GCA302, GCA312 or GCA322) Cross-cultural Ministry Credits Required for Major: 36.5 Course Requirements for Cross-cultural Ministry Minor (BA, BS, or BRS) PMI205 Foundations of World Missions GPS310 World Religions & Culture BTH312 Theology of Missions PMI350 Cross-cultural Methods & Strategies CHOICE GHS365-History of Missions or GCA212-Cross-cultural Communication Cross-cultural Ministry Credits Required for Minor: 15
18 Central Christian College of the Bible PREACHING MINISTRY Those studying preaching ministry become familiar with the nature, function, and responsibilities of the located ministry. Emphasis is placed on preaching, biblical leadership, and congregational development. Students learn to plan and prepare biblical sermons to meet the needs of a congregation. They will also learn to provide responsible ministry, guidance, and referrals to persons in need of professional counseling. (This program is available onsite as a major or a minor.) Graduates who complete the Preaching Ministry program often serve in churches as a pulpit minister. Some graduates may serve in a multiple-staff setting at a larger church. Ministry opportunities are available for students on weekends. After completion, graduates may pursue further degrees to develop specialized leadership skills. Program Director: Professor Jason Poznich (jasonpoznich@cccb.edu) Course Requirements for Preaching Ministry Major (BA or BS) SALT206 Leadership Ministries: Preaching Ministry SALT301 Field Education Experience PCM275 Foundations of Preaching GCA302 Advanced Communication: Sermons PCM321 Church Leadership & Administration CHOICE Christian Education elective (GCA312, PED375, PED381) PCM324 Principles of Church Growth PCM325 Practical Ministries GCA335 Seminar in Biblical Preaching BNT346 Pastoral Epistles PCM331 Ministerial Counseling CHOICE Ministry elective (see page 66 for options) Preaching Ministry Credits Required for Major: 36.5 Course Requirements for Christian Communication Minor (BA, BS, or BRS) PCM275 Foundations of Preaching GCA302 Advanced Communication: Sermons GCA335 Seminar in Biblical Preaching GCA312 Advanced Communication: Lessons PED --- Christian Education Elective Christian Communication Credits Required for Minor - 15 To honor our core values of heritage and authority, only male students are eligible to receive a Preaching Ministry degree. Female students who complete those requirements will receive a degree in Christian Ministries. Both male and female students can complete and earn a Christian Communication minor.
WORSHIP ARTS 2015-2017 Catalog 19 Students in the Worship Arts program have their own skills and talents applied to the worship ministry of the local church. Students participate in leading and producing the worship experiences in chapel on the CCCB campus. (This program is available onsite as an associate degree or a minor.) Graduates who receive the Associate of Worship Arts (AWA) degree experience intense worship training, designed to equip students with a solid biblical and theological foundation for servant-leadership and worship-leading within the local church. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for service in parttime or full-time worship ministry. Program Director: Instructor Brian Sevits (briansevits@cccb.edu) Course Requirements for AWA Degree SALT207 Leadership Ministries: Worship Ministry SALT210 Worship Arts Apprenticeship BTH311 Theology of Worship GCA200 Introduction to the Arts PMU103 Worship Leader Practicum PMU201 Fundamentals of Music Theory PMU275 Foundations of Worship Ministry Worship Arts Credits Required for AWA: 18.5 Course Requirements for Worship Arts Minor (BA, BS, or BRS) SALT210 Worship Arts Apprenticeship PMU103 Worship Leader Practicum PMU275 Foundations of Worship Ministry BTH311 Theology of Worship CHOICE GCA200-Intro. to the Arts or PMU201-Fundamentals of Music Theory Worship Arts Credits Required for Minor: 15
20 Central Christian College of the Bible YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY Students in the Youth & Family Ministry program examine social trends that affect youth, their families, and youth ministry. They identify the characteristics, needs, and developmental tasks of young people. They also lead by evaluating youth ministry models, products, and resources that assist the youth ministry of the local congregation. (This program is available onsite as a major or a minor.) Graduates who complete the Youth & Family Ministry program often serve churches as associate ministers, youth ministers, or children s ministers. They may also work in parachurch settings that minister to youth, such as Christian camps or children s homes. Graduates may pursue graduate studies in seminaries to gain specialized training for leadership ministry. Program Director: Professor Walt Harper (waltharper@cccb.edu) Course Requirements for Youth & Family Ministry Major (BA or BS) SALT208 Leadership Ministries: Youth & Family Ministry SALT301 Field Education Experience PCM245 Foundations of Youth & Family Ministry PED326 Child Growth & Development PED382 Christian Education Administration PED375 Creative Teaching CHOICE Foundations Elective (PED275 or PCM275) PCM342 Youth Ministry Methods BNT346 Pastoral Epistles GCA --- Advanced Communication Requirement (GCA302, GCA312, or GCA322) CHOICE PCM336-Youth & Family Counseling or PCM315 Basic Counseling Methods CHOICE Ministry Elective (see page 66 for options) Youth & Family Ministry Credits Required for Major: 36.5 Course Requirements for Youth & Family Ministry Minor (BA, BS, or BRS) PCM245 Foundations of Youth & Family Ministry PCM342 Youth Ministry Methods PCM336 Youth & Family Counseling PED382 Christian Education Administration CHOICE PED375-Creative Teaching or GCA312-Advanced Communication: Lessons Youth & Family Ministry Credits Required for Minor: 15