Seminary Division

Baptist College of America and Seminary is the graduate division of BCA and shares the same general aims of the college.  The degrees offered through the seminary may be earned in the correspondence program.  BCA’s correspondence (home study) program provides the student an opportunity through advanced studies to earn either the master’s or doctorate degree.

Applicants must be mature Christian adults and hold a bachelor’s degree from BCA or an acceptable college before being allowed to enroll in one of the graduate programs.  At seminary level, only certain life credits are available.  Enrollment for all master’s and doctorate degrees requires acceptance by the administration.

Master Level

Master of Biblical Studies (M.B.S.)

The Master of Biblical Studies is a thirty-two-credit-hour program established for those who enter the Bible program at the master level.  Its concentration is Bible knowledge and not a specialized area of ministry.  To enroll in the Master of Biblical Studies degree program, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from BCA or an acceptable college or its equivalent.  The following program is a suggested course of study:

Master of Christian Counseling (C.C.M.)

The Master of Christian Counseling is for the professional in his field who wants a deeper training in Christian counseling.  To enroll in the Master of Christian Counseling degree program, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from BCA or an acceptable college or its equivalent.  The student must satisfactorily complete thirty-two credits beyond the bachelor level.  The following program is a suggested course of study:

Men

Ladies

Master of Ministry (M.Min.)

The prerequisite for entering the Master of Ministry degree program is for the applicant to hold a bachelor’s degree from BCA or an acceptable college or its equivalent. The student must satisfactorily complete thirty-two credits beyond the bachelor level. The following program is a suggested course of study:

Master of Religious Education (M.R.E)

To enroll in the Master of Religious Education degree program, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from BCA or an acceptable college or its equivalent. The student must satisfactorily complete thirty-two credits beyond the bachelor’s level. The following program is a suggested course of study:

Master of Theology (Th.M.)

The Master of Theology degree is designed for the student who wants to major in Bible but does not desire a degree in Ministry.  To enter this program, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from BCA or an acceptable college or its equivalent.  The student must satisfactorily complete thirty-two credits beyond the bachelor’s level.  The following program is a suggested course of study:

Master of Missions (M.M.)

To enroll in the Master of Missions degree program, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from BCA or an acceptable college or its equivalent. The student must satisfactorily complete thirty-two credits beyond the bachelor’s level. The following program is a suggested course of study:

Doctorate Level

Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)

The Doctor of Ministry degree is a professional degree designed for the practitioner of ministry, just as one would study for a doctorate in dentistry, chiropractic, or jurisprudence. However, the Doctor of Ministry is designed for those engaged in the Pastoral Ministry or other avenues of Christian service. To enroll in the Doctor of Ministry degree program, the applicant must hold a master’s degree from BCA or an acceptable college or its equivalent before being allowed to enter the program.

Doctor of Religious Education (D.R.E)

The Doctor of Religious Education is for the professional in his field who wants to excel above the norm and become involved in the administration, evaluation, and development of Christian Education. To enroll in the Doctor of Religious Education degree program, the applicant must hold a master’s degree from BCA or an acceptable college or its equivalent.

The alternative to taking the thesis is:

ED 650   Speed Reading

BI 701   The King James Bible

Elective

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The Ph.D. is an extremely intensive study majoring in world religions. It is also the most widely recognized degree in existence. The degree is a two-year program (sixty-four credits) of study that can be accomplished through correspondence. Either of our doctorate degrees, which are one-year programs, is used for the first year of requirements, with the Ph.D. being earned at the completion of the second year of required study.  The electives can be taken from the 600 or 700 level courses.

REL 721            Eastern Religion (3 cr.)

REL 711            World Religions (2 cr.)

BI 641-646        OT Exegesis Elective (2 cr.)

BI 741-746        NT Exegesis Elective (2 cr.)

REL 701            Pagan Religions I (3 cr.)

REL 702            Pagan Religions II (3 cr.)

REL 703            Pagan Religions III (3 cr.)

BI 755               Thesis 25,000 words (6 cr.)

Bible Elective (2 cr.)

Leadership Elective (2 cr.)

Psychology Elective (2 cr.)

General Elective (2 cr.)