ACADEMICS: Women’s Ministry

Description
A two-year program designed to prepare persons to minister and teach in church Bible programs.  The focus is on theological and practical training for women who desire to deepen their knowledge of God and His Word and demonstrate a working knowledge of women’s ministry practices.  The requirements of this program serve also as the first two years of the Bachelor of Biblical Studies, Emphasis:  Women’s Ministry.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the Associate of Bible Degree are expected to:

1. Demonstrate their understanding of the organization and origins of the written Word of God as a context for translation.
2. Build the foundation and processes to think critically regarding decisions and the use of data.
3. Compare worldviews and make a decision regarding personal worldview to guide life.
4. Possess the ability to communicate personally and in a group with an understanding of people and community, relationships, and governance.
5. Understand the development of humanity through history, literature, fine arts, and philosophy.

Women’s Ministry Majors will exemplify the following understanding and skills:

6. Identify foundational knowledge and skills for effective women’s ministry.
7. Demonstrate a working knowledge of women’s ministry practices.
8. Know, understand, and apply fundamental principles, a biblical worldview, and application of Scripture while ministering to people.

Career Opportunities

• Family Ministry
• Women’s Ministry Director
• Women’s Shelter

Advanced Degree Opportunities

• Bachelor of Biblical Studies
• Bachelor of Theology

Courses offered may be found in the current catalog.

Description
A four-year program designed to meet the requirements of a person to participate, volunteer or be hired to teach and direct a Women’s Ministry program in a local church.  The focus is on training and education to expound on practical ministry skills and expand their spiritual life.  Students will be equipped with an understanding of Biblical principles, concepts, and techniques for women’s ministry meeting servant leadership needs wherever they exist, especially in the local church.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the Bachelor of Biblical Studies Degree are expected to:

1. Demonstrate their understanding of the organization and origins of the written Word of God as a context for translation.
2. Build a foundational theological framework as a basis to defend the core beliefs of the American Baptist Association and to detect false doctrines.
3. Build the foundation and processes to think critically regarding decisions and the use of data.
4. Possess the ability to communicate personally and in a group with an understanding of people and community, relationships, and governance.
5. Understand the development of humanity through history, literature, fine arts, and philosophy.
6. Minister to people, through local church and the foreign field.
7. Lead a biblical worship service.
8. Lead in the development of a congregation that exemplifies spiritual and emotional formation

Women’s Ministry Emphasis will exemplify the following understanding and skills:

9. Identify foundational knowledge and skills for effective women’s ministry.
10. Demonstrate a working knowledge of women’s ministry practices.
11. Know, understand, and apply fundamental principles, a biblical worldview, and application of Scripture while ministering to people.
12. Identify present day challenges in Women’s ministry.
13. Respond to contemporary challenges from a Biblical and theological perspective.

Career Opportunities

• Family Ministry
• Women’s Ministry Director
• Women’s Shelter

Advanced Degree Opportunities

• Master of English Bible

Courses offered may be found in the current catalog.