The Bachelor of Arts in General Christian Studies (BAGCS) degree will help you develop a solid understanding of Scripture and Christian ministry. TKU’s General Christian Studies degree will provide you with a theological foundation and equip you to clearly communicate the Christian message.
What you'll learn
Evidence a biblical and theological knowledge
Articulate a biblical philosophy of life and ministry that evidences a charismatic dimension
Demonstrate the basic functional skills for successful Christian living and ministry
Curriculum
Foundational Core: 15 hours
Code
Course
BIBL 1300
Introduction to Bible
BIBM 1301
The Spirit-Formed Life
BIBL 1307
Principles of Biblical Interpretation
BIBT 2303
To the Jew First
BIBT 2307
Theological Foundations
General Education: 43 hours
Code
Course
COMS 2303
Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communication
ENGL 1301
English Composition I
ENGL 1302
English Composition II
GOVT 2301
Federal Government
GOVT 2305
Texas State Government
HIST 1302
American History 1
HIST 1303
American History 2
MATH 1301
College Math
NSCI 1401
Natural Science and the Bible
PHED 1200
Health and Wellness
PHIL 2301
Christian Ethics
PSYC 1301
Introduction to Psychology
SOCI 1301
Introduction to Sociology
UNIV 1101
Student Success Strategies Component Elective Creative Arts Elective
Experiential Learning: 5 hours
Code
Course
BIBM 2101
Practicum Prep
BIBM 3201
Junior Ministry Practicum
BIBM 3201
Junior Ministry Practicum Major Core: 42 hours
Major Courses: 39 hours
Code
Course
BIBM 1305
Approaches to Integrative Studies
BIBM 4302
Senior Capstone
BIBM 4310
Senior General Christian Studies Internship Field of Study 1 – course 1 Field of Study 1 – course 2 Field of Study 1 – course 3 Field of Study 1 – course 4 Field of Study 1 – course 5 Field of Study 2 – course 1 Field of Study 2 – course 2 Field of Study 2 – course 3 Field of Study 2 – course 4 Field of Study 2 – course 5 MUSC, or WRSP courses
Biblical Counseling Field of Study: 15 hours
Code
Course
BIBC 2301
Biblical Counseling
BIBC 2305
Healthy Family Dynamics
BIBC 3305
Counseling Skills
BIBM 3307
The Spirit-Formed Counselor
BIBC 4301
Crisis Counseling
Bible and Theology Field of Study: 15 hours
Code
Course
BIBL 1305
Old Testament Survey
BIBL 1306
New Testament Survey
BIBL 2301
Biblical Background and Interpretation
BIBT 3325
Systematic Theology I
BIBT 3326
Systematic Theology II
Messianic Jewish Studies Field of Study: 15 hours
Code
Course
BMJS 2320
Introduction to Judaism
BMJS 2302
History of Messianic Judaism
BMJS 2310
The Shape of Messianic Jewish Theology
BMJS 3305
Jewish Customs and Ceremonies
BMJS 3323
Antisemitism and the Holocaust
Ministry Leadership Field of Study: 15 hours
Code
Course
BIBL 1305
Old Testament Survey
BIBL 1306
New Testament Survey
BIBL 2301
Biblical Background and Interpretation
BMIS 3302
Intercultural Communication
BIBM 3302
Leadership Development
Worship Leadership Field of Study: 15 hours
Code
Course
MUSC 1301
Music Theory I
MUSC 3305
Songwriting
WRSP 2301
Worship Leadership I
WRSP 3315
History of Music and Worship Applied Music Lesson Applied Music Lesson Applied Music Lesson 120 hours
Total program hours: 120 hours
Why TKU
Spirit-formed leadersTaught by faculty active in ministry.
Whole-person formationWho you become, not just what you learn.
Culture of worshipPrayer and worship woven through campus life.
Community of careSoul care from faculty, staff, and peers.
