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).
With the flexible elective structure of the BGCS degree program, students can transfer in up to 90 credit hours towards the completion of their degree. More information on credit transfer can be found here.
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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 1300 | 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 2301 | 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 |
