RDP.BABSP - BA Biblical Studies and Preaching Ministry (residential)

Program Purpose and Student Learning Objectives

Purpose. The B.A. program in Biblical Studies and Preaching Ministry prepares students for effective leadership ministry in church and parachurch settings, with an emphasis on preaching ministry.

The dual major in Biblical Studies and Preaching Ministry builds on Point University’s mission, values, and Core Curriculum (General Studies and Biblical Studies) to accomplish the following student learning objectives:

 Biblical Studies Major

Objective 1: Exegete specific texts in the Old and New Testaments.

Objective 2: Demonstrate an awareness of basic matters of critical introduction and historical background necessary to a proper understanding of the Old and New Testaments.

Objective 3: Participate in critical engagement with the various interpretations that have been assigned to the Old and New Testaments.

Objective 4: Communicate the theological themes of the Old and New Testaments.

Objective 5: Explain and apply biblical concepts of church and ministry.

Objective 6: Utilize biblical Greek or a combination of biblical Greek and biblical Hebrew.

Preaching Ministry Major

Objective 7:   Apply an exegetical understanding of a scriptural text in writing biblical sermons.

Objective 8:  Apply theological themes of the Old and New Testaments to current life issues through preaching.

Objective 9:  Plan, prepare, and deliver biblically and theologically sound sermons of a variety of forms.

Objective 10: Understand and apply biblical concepts of church and ministry in a variety of contexts.

Objective 11: Lead and serve in order to facilitate purposeful, growing, and healthy congregational life.

Recommended Course Sequence. A recommended course sequence for full-time on-ground students appears below. Academic advisors will help students adjust the sequence if, for example, they have transferred credits from other universities.