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. This degree program is available online or on-ground (Southlake).
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Fields of Study
This degree program offers the different areas to focus on within your degree plan:
- Bible and Theology
- Counseling
- Messianic Jewish Studies
- Ministry Leadership
- Worship Leadership
Meet the Director
Dr. Andrew Nicolette
I love all things music. I am a musician, songwriter, and composer. I am passionate about equipping and empowering our students to serve the local body of Christ using their gifts and talents. I have an amazing and supportive wife, Margaux, and two wonderful children, Hudson and Hadley.
Why The King's
- Spirit-formed leaders training Spirit-formed leaders. Given that many of our credentialed faculty are actively involved in ministry, their teaching comes from a perspective of applied knowledge.
- Whole-person formation. For us, it’s not just about what you learn, it’s about who you become. We believe your transformation for ministry should include deepening your walk with Jesus.
- Culture of worship and prayer. It could be the prayer room, weekly chapel, a classroom, or just a hallway – wherever it occurs, we live a life of prayer and worship.
- Community of care. Whether you take classes online or on-ground, soul care from faculty, staff, and peers extends from the classroom into your daily life.
- Growth in difference. When you get into a classroom with different generations, ethnicities, experiences, and faith journeys, you grow both personally and spiritually. You maintain your difference, but you grow in unity.
Program Purpose
This degree seeks to:
- Provide a general ministry and Biblical studies discipline
- Provide a solid biblical foundation for the general practices of ministry;
- Provide a theological foundation for general ministry with a Charismatic distinctive;
- Provide a basic understanding of the Christian message and how to communicate it;
- Develop a compassion for ministry to hurting and lost humanity; and
- Gain an understanding and appreciation for the Church and its ministries.
Learning Objectives/Outcomes
In addition to achieving success with the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Requirements learning outcomes, upon completing this degree, students will be able to:
- Evidence a biblical and theological knowledge;
- Articulate a biblical philosophy of life and ministry that evidences a charismatic dimension; and
- Demonstrate the basic functional skills for successful Christian living and ministry.
Curriculum
CHRISTIAN FOUNDATIONS 15 HOURS
| BIBL 1300 | Introduction to Bible | 3 |
| BIBM 1301 | Spirit Formed Life | 3 |
| BIBL 1307 | Principles of Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BIBT 2303 | To the Jew First | 3 |
| BIBT 2307 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
GENERAL EDUCATION 43 HOURS
| UNIV 1101 | Student Success Strategies | 1 |
| ENGL 1301 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | English Composition II | 3 |
| COMS 2303 | Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MATH 1301 | College Math | 3 |
| NSCI 1401 | Natural Science and the Bible | 4 |
| PSYC 1301 or SOCI 1031 | Behavioral Science (Psychology or Sociology) | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | Amercian History 1 | 3 |
| HIST 1303 | American History 2 | 3 |
| GOVT 2301 | Federal Government | 3 |
| GOVT 2302 | Texas State Government | 3 |
| PHIL 2301 | Christian Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 3305 | Philosophy and Christian Thought | 3 |
| PHED 1200 | Health and Wellness | 2 |
| Component Elective | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 |
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING 5 HOURS
| BIBM 2101 | Practicum Prep | 1 |
| BIBM 3201 | Junior Ministry Practicum | 2 |
| BIBM 3201 | Junior Ministry Practicum | 2 |
MAJOR COURSES 15 HOURS
| BIBL 1305 | Approaches to Integrated Studies | 3 |
| BIBM 4303 | Senior Internship | 3 |
| BIBM 4302 | Senior Capstone Project | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Field of Study* 1 | 15 | |
| Field of Study* 2 | 15 |
GENERAL ELECTIVES 15 HOURS
| General Electives | 15 |
FIELDS OF STUDY* 15 HOURS EACH (CHOOSE 2)
Bible & Theology, Counseling, Messianic Jewish Studies, Ministry Leadership, or Worship Leadership
| Bible & Theology | ||
| BIBL 1305 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| BIBL 1306 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| BIBL 2301 | Biblical Background and Interpretation | 3 |
| BIBT 3325 | Systematic Theology 1 | 3 |
| BIBT 3326 | Systematic Theology 2 | 3 |
| Counseling | ||
| BIBC 2301 | Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| BIBC 2305 | Healthy Family Dynamics | 3 |
| BIBC 3305 | Counseling Skills | 3 |
| BIBC 3307 | Spirit-Formed Counselor | 3 |
| BIBC 4301 | Crisis Counseling | 3 |
| Messianic Jewish Studies | ||
| BMJS 2305 | Introduction to Judaism | 3 |
| BMJS 2302 | History of Messianic Judaism | 3 |
| BMJS 3300 | Jewish Customs and Ceremonies | 3 |
| BMJS 3305 | The Shape of Messianic Jeiwsh Theology | 3 |
| BMJS 4300 | Antisemitism and the Holocaust | 3 |
| Ministry Leadership | ||
| BIBL 1305 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| BIBL 1306 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| BIBL 2301 | Biblical Background and Interpretation | 3 |
| BMIS 3302 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| BIBM 3302 | Leadership Development | 3 |
| Worship Leadership | ||
| MUSC 1301 | Music Theory 1 | 3 |
| MUSC 2301 | Songwriting | 3 |
| WRSP 3315 | History of Music and Worship | 3 |
| WRSP 2301 | Worship Leadership 1 | 3 |
| Applied Music Lesson 1 | 1 | |
| Applied Music Lesson 2 | 1 | |
| Applied Music Lesson 3 | 1 |
“When I was first called to The King’s University, I didn’t know the full scope of where I would serve in ministry. In short, I was overwhelmed! By choosing the General Christian Studies program, I could explore so many different ministry pathways as I settled on what my passion was. Now, as I turn a corner at graduation, I know clearly what my heart burns for because of the vast opportunity in my program!”