Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies
Texas Baptist College
Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies
The biblical foundation you need to serve, wherever God calls you
This degree provides the biblical foundation students need to serve faithfully, whether they're called to ministry, to the marketplace, or anywhere in between.
Degree Highlights
- 120 hours
The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies (BACS) combines theological education with the history of Western thought in order to develop the intellectual and spiritual maturity of every graduate. The degree prepares students to serve God and others in whatever chosen vocation, including Christian ministries, through worldview development and biblical studies. The BACS degree also prepares students to complete graduate degrees at Southwestern Seminary (MDiv, Adv. Standing; Adv. MDiv, MACE).
Degree Requirements
| COURSE TITLE | COURSE NUMBER | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Hermeneutics | BIB 1233 | 3 |
| Baptist History & Heritage | HIS 2213 | 3 |
| Church History I | CHH 2113 | 3 |
| Church History II | CHH 2123 | 3 |
| Introduction to Christian Apologetics | PHI 1203 | 3 |
| Hebrew I | HBR 1103 | 3 |
| Hebrew II | HBR 1103 | 3 |
| OT/NT/THE Advanced Topic | OTS 1203/NTS 2203/THE 3203 | 15 (5 courses) |
| Chapel | CHP 1000 | (6 semesters) |
| Old Testament I | OTS 1113 | 3 |
| Old Testament II | OTS 1123 | 3 |
| New Testament I | NTS 2113 | 3 |
| New Testament II | NTS 2123 | 3 |
| Biblical Theology | BIB 1173 | 3 |
| Systematic Theology I | THE 3033 | 3 |
| Systematic Theology II | THE 4033 | 3 |
| Systematic Theology III | THE 4043 | 3 |
| Virtues of Godly Character | BIB 1123 | 3 |
| Greek I | GRK 1103 | 3 |
| Greek II | GRK 1203 | 3 |
| English I | ENG 1113 | 3 |
| English II | ENG 1213 | 3 |
| Natural Science | NAS 4203 | 3 |
| Critical Thinking & Worldview | REA 1153 | 3 |
| Introduction to Christian Ethics | PHI 3312 | 3 |
| Introduction to Christian Philosophy | PHI 4113 | 3 |
| Introduction to Missions | MIS 2013 | 3 |
| Evangelism | EVA 2113 | 3 |
| Spiritual Formation | BIB 1013 | 3 |
| Any Two of the Following Great Books: | 6 | |
| - Great Books of Early Western Civilation | IDE 1103 | |
| - Great Books of Late Antiquity | IDE 1213 | |
| - Great Books of Middle Ages & Renaissance | IDE 2173 | |
| - Great Books of the Enlightenment | IDE 3103 | |
| - Great Books of the 19th Century | IDE 3203 | |
| - Great Books of the 20th Century | IDE 3233 | |
| Electives | 18 |
Total Hours
120
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