Maple Springs Baptist Bible College grants the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies. All students must complete 120 credit hours to earn the Bachelor of Arts Degree. A minimum of 30 credit hours must be earned at Maple Springs Baptist Bible College, in addition to transfer credit hours earned toward the B.A. in Biblical Studies. The final 30 hours must be completed in residence at MSBBC&S.
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts Biblical Studies program, the graduate will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the historical background of the books of the Old and New Testaments so that they may understand the context in which each book was written.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the Old and New Testaments and see how God has progressively revealed Himself throughout the Bible.
- Define and defend his/her faith from a conservative, evangelical viewpoint.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of Bible doctrine.
- Demonstrate the necessary skills for independent Bible Study.
- State and defend a worldview that is consistent with Biblical revelation.
- Display a reasonable proficiency in the use of the English language both in oral and written communication.
- Recognize and appreciate cultural diversity.
- State and defend a Christian interpretation of history.
- Demonstrate a comprehension of the dynamics of social groups.
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
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Biblical Education |
General Education |
Church Vocations Education |
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51 credit hours of Bible Theology Related Subjects |
42 credit hours of English Humanities Social Sciences Biological Sciences Mathematics |
27 credit hours of Professional Studies Courses |
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Required in all B.A. Programs |
Required in all B.A. Programs |
Major Department Curriculum |
CORE CURRICULUM FOR BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
The following courses form the CORE CURRICULUM which is required of every student in the bachelor’s degree program.
First Year
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BI101 Old Testament Survey |
3 |
BI102 New Testament Survey |
3 |
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LA121 English Composition I |
3 |
LA122 English Composition II |
3 |
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MA221 General College Math I |
3 |
MA222 General College Math II |
3 |
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SO221 Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
FS104 Introduction to Christian Ed. |
3 |
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TH103 Bible Doctrine I |
3 |
TH104 Bible Doctrine II |
3 |
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FS100 Field Education |
0 |
FS100 Field Education |
0 |
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Total |
15 |
Total |
15 |
Second Year
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PH 221 Intro to Philosophy |
3 |
ES101 Environmental Science |
3 |
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FS101 Principles of Biblical Interpretation I |
3 |
FS102 Principles of Biblical Interpretation II |
3 |
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FS105 Personal Evangelism and Christian Living |
3 |
BI201 The Gospels |
3 |
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FS103 Introduction to Missions |
3 |
SP 123 Public Speaking |
3 |
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BI303 Old Testament I |
3 |
BI403 Old Testament II |
3 |
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FS100 Field Education |
0 |
FS100 Field Education |
0 |
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Total |
15 |
Total |
15 |
Third Year
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HI222 World Civilization I |
3 |
HI223 World Civilization II |
3 |
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BI204 Acts & General Epistles |
3 |
LA321 Advanced Writing |
3 |
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PS225 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
EM221 Principles of Teaching |
3 |
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**** ELECTIVE |
3 |
**** ELECTIVE |
3 |
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**** ELECTIVE |
3 |
**** ELECTIVE |
3 |
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0 |
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0 |
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Total |
15 |
Total |
15 |
Fourth Year
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TH401 Apologetics |
3 |
BI404 Revelation |
3 |
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BI202 Pauline Epistles I |
3 |
BI203 Pauline Epistles II |
3 |
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**** ELECTIVE |
3 |
**** ELECTIVE |
3 |
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**** ELECTIVE |
3 |
**** ELECTIVE |
3 |
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**** ELECTIVE |
3 |
**** ELECTIVE |
3 |
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0 |
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0 |
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Total |
15 |
Total |
15 |