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AboutThe King’s University is an accredited, Spirit-filled, evangelical university based in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.
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Bachelor of General Christian Studies

Bachelor of General Christian Studies

The Bachelor of General Christian Studies (BGCS) 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.

Program Objectives

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 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.

Total Hours 124

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Christian Foundations 15 Hours
- BIBM 1301 Spirit Formed Life 3
- BIBH 1301 Pentecostal Charismatic Movements 3
- BIBL 1300 Introduction to Bible 3
- BIBT 1304 Christian Worldview 3
- BIBL 2302 Life of Jesus 3
General Education 38 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
- History Elective 3
- Math Elective 3
- Behavioral Science Elective 3
- Humanities Elective 3
- Science Elective 4
- Humanities Elective 3
- BIBM 3302 Leadership Development 3
- PHIL 2301 Christian Ethics 3
- PHIL 3305 Philosophy and Christian Thought 3
Major 15 Hours
- BIBL 1305 Old Testament Survey 3
- BIBL 1306 New Testament Survey 3
- BIBL 2301 Biblical Background and Interpretation 3
- BIBT 2303 To the Jew First 3
- BIBM 4302 Senior Capstone Project 3
Experiential Learning 5 Hours
- BIBM 2101 Practicum Prep 1
- BIBM 3201 Junior Ministry Practicum 2
- BIBM 3201 Junior Ministry Practicum 2
Electives 51 Hours
- Open electives 51

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
The King’s University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.