The Bachelor of Christian Ministry (BCM) degree allows students to complete a broad variety of Christian Studies courses in biblical, historical, and theological areas. The degree also enables students to concentrate their studies in a particular area of Christian Ministry. Students may pursue concentrations in Pastoral Ministry, Youth Ministry, Christian Missions, or Worship Studies. All BCM students also complete one year of study in a biblical language of their choice, Hebrew or Greek.
Degree Requirements
Academic Core – 57 hours
see Bachelor of Christian Ministry Academic Core
General Electives – 21 hours
Christian Studies Foundation – 15 hours
PHIL 2315: fulfills World Ideas Core requirement
Advanced Biblical Studies Electives – 6 hours
| | Upper Level Old Testament | 3 |
| | Upper Level New Testament | 3 |
Christian Studies Electives – 6 hours
Select 2 courses from the following areas
| | Old Testament | |
| | New Testament | |
| | Church History | |
| | Theology | |
| | Philosophy | |
Capstone Courses – 4 hours
Total Credit Hours: 124
Christian Ministry Concentrations
Select a minimum of 5 courses from one of the following concentrations:
Pastoral Ministry Concentration – 15 hours
Youth Ministry Concentration – 15 hours
Christian Missions Concentration – 15 hours
Worship Studies Concentration – 15 hours
Total Credit Hours: 124
Suggested Schedule for Christian Studies B.A.
Freshman Year – 31 hours
| ENGL 1321-1322 | | 6 |
| COMM 1320 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| | Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey | 6 |
| | Social Science | 6 |
| | Fine Arts | 3 |
| MATH | (1304 or higher) | 3 |
| CSMN 1320 | Introduction to Christian Ministry | 3 |
| | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| UMHB 1002 | Chapel X 2 | |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey and CSMN 1320: UMHB students who are Baptist and who are planning to enter vocational Christian ministry may apply for the BGCT Scholarship. They must take Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey and CSMN 1320 plus CSCH 3310 and one additional course in Christian Studies.
Social Science: From these areas: History, Psychology, or Sociology
Sophomore Year – 31 hours
| | Literature (British Literature preferred) | 6 |
| | Foreign Language (one of the Biblical Languages, Spanish, French, or German) | 8 |
| | Lab Science | 4 |
| PHIL 2315 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| CSBS 2301 | Biblical Backgrounds | 3 |
| CSCH 2318 | Introduction to Church History | 3 |
| CSTH 2316 | Introduction to Christian Theology | 3 |
| | Physical Education (activity course) | 1 |
| UMHB 1002 | Chapel X 2 | |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
Junior Year – 31 hours
| | Foreign Language (second year of the same language taken in the sophomore year) | 6 |
| | Contemporary World Issues | 3 |
| | Upper Level Old Testament and New Testament | 6 |
| | 3000 to 4000-level Christian Studies courses | 6 |
| | Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| | Elective courses | 6 |
| | Physical Education (activity course) | 1 |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
3000 to 4000-level Christian Studies courses: Three courses (9 SH) must come from one of the concentrations: Biblical Studies, Church History, Theology & Philosophy, Christian Ministry, or Christian Studies. The other two courses (6 SH) are electives in Christian Studies.
Senior Year – 31 hours
| | 3000 to 4000-level Christian Studies courses | 9 |
| CSTD 4190 | Senior Portfolio & Assessment | 1 |
| CSMN 4316 | Supervised Ministry Practicum | 3 |
| | Elective courses | 18 |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
CSMN 4316: UMHB students who are Baptist and who are planning to enter vocational Christian ministry may apply for the BGCT Scholarship.They must take CSMN 4316 plus CSCH 3310 and one additional course in Christian Studies.
Total Credit Hours: 124
Suggested Schedule for Bachelor of Christian Ministry Major
Freshman Year – 31 hours
| ENGL 1321-1322 | | 6 |
| COMM 1320 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| | Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey | 6 |
| | Social Science | 6 |
| | Fine Arts | 3 |
| MATH | (1304 or higher) | 3 |
| CSMN 1320 | Introduction to Christian Ministry | 3 |
| | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| UMHB 1002 | Chapel X 2 | |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey and CSMN 1320: UMHB students who are Baptist and who are planning to enter vocational Christian ministry may apply for the BGCT Scholarship (Catalog p. 130). They must take the courses marked by an asterisk plus CSCH 3310 and one additional course in Christian Studies.
Social Science: select two courses from HIST 1311, HIST 1312, HIST 2311, HIST 2312, PSYC 1301, or SOCI 1301
Sophomore Year – 31 hours
| | Literature (British Literature recommended) | 6 |
| | Hebrew or Greek (two semesters of the same language) | 8 |
| | Lab Science | 4 |
| CSBS 2301 | Biblical Backgrounds | 3 |
| | Contemporary World Issues | 3 |
| CSCH 2318 | Introduction to Church History | 3 |
| CSTH 2316 | Introduction to Christian Theology | 3 |
| | Physical Education (activity course) | 1 |
| UMHB 1002 | Chapel X 2 | |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
Junior Year – 31 hours
| | 3000 to 4000-level courses from one of the concentrations listed below | 9 |
| PHIL 2315 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| | Upper Level Old Testament and New Testament | 6 |
| | Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| | Elective courses | 9 |
| | Physical Education (activity course) | 1 |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
Concentrations: Pastoral Ministry, Youth Ministry, Christian Missions, Worship Studies (Catalog, p. 134): five courses from one of these areas.
PHIL 2315: fulfills World Ideas
Senior Year – 31 hours
| | 3000 to 4000-level courses from one of the concentrations listed below | 6 |
| | additional Christian Studies courses | 6 |
| | Elective courses | 17 |
| CSTD 4190 | Senior Portfolio & Assessment | 1 |
| CSMN 4316 | Supervised Ministry Practicum | 3 |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
CSMN 4316: Students who are Baptist and who are planning to enter vocational Christian ministry may apply for the BGCT Scholarship. They must take CSMN 4316 plus CSCH 3310 and one additional course in Christian Studies.
Concentrations: Pastoral Ministry, Youth Ministry, Christian Missions, Worship Studies: five courses from one of these areas.
Christian Studies courses: select 4 courses (12 semester hours) from the following areas Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, Theology and Philosophy (one course, i.e., 3 SH from each area)
Total Credit Hours: 124