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:

BI 525   Prayer

BI 540   Life of Christ I 

BI 501   Topical Bible Studies

BI 512   Bible Characters I

HI 504   Baptist History I

BI 503   Acts

TH 583  Eschatology I

BI 544   Gospel of John

BI 511   Holy Spirit

BI 541   Life of Christ II

BI 522   Genesis

BI 513   Bible Characters II

HI 505   Baptist History II

BI 545   I & II Peter

TH 584  Eschatology II

Elective


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

HI 504  Baptist History I

BI 540  Life of Christ I

BI 512  Bible Characters I

PM 520 Pastoral Leadership

PM 544  Ministering to the Membership

PS 519  Pastoral Counseling I

PS 501  Counseling Men

LS 510  Leadership Principles

HI 505 Baptist History II

BI 541 Life of Christ II

BI 513  Bible Characters II

PS 520  Pastoral Counseling  II

PS 539  Basic Principles of Counseling

PS 521  Pastoral Counseling III

PS 510  Marital Counseling

Elective

Ladies

HI 504   Baptist History I

BI 540   Life of Christ I

BI 512   Bible Characters I

PS 540  Counseling Social Issues I

PS 522  Counseling I 

PS 523  Counseling II 

LS 510  Leadership Principles

Elective

HI 505   Baptist History II

BI 541   Life of Christ II

BI 513   Bible Characters II

PS 541  Counseling Social Issues II

PS 524  Counseling III

PS 539  Basic Principles of Counseling

PS 510 Marital Counseling

Elective


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:

BI 507   Biblical Fasting

PM 521 Homiletics I

BI 540   Life of Christ I

CE 501  Church Education

TH 583  Eschatology I

PM 541 Church Ministry I

HI 504   Baptist History I

LS 510  Leadership Principles

BI 511   Holy Spirit

PM 522 Homiletics II

BI 541   Life of Christ II

PS 519  Pastoral Counseling I

TH 584  Eschatology II

PM 542 Church Ministry II 

HI 505   Baptist History II

Elective


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:

EN 501  Literature

RE 541  Intro. to Christian Ed. I

HI 504   Baptist History I

BI 540   Life of Christ I

RE 544  Theology of Christian Ed

BI 542   History of Israel

LS 510  Leadership Principles

Elective

RE 543  History of Christian Education

RE 542  Intro. to Christian Ed. II

HI 505   Baptist History II

BI 541   Life of Christ II

REL 541 History of Christianity

BI 505   Bible Versions

Elective

Elective


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:

BI 542   History of Israel

TH 510  Systematic Theology

TH 541  Hermeneutics

TH 583  Eschatology I

REL 545 Comparative Religions I

BI 525   Prayer   

HI 504   Baptist History I

LS 510  Leadership Principles

TH 521  Advanced Theology I

TH 522  Advanced Theology II

TH 523  Advanced Theology III

TH 584  Eschatology II

REL 546 Comparative Religions II

BI 511   Holy Spirit

HI 505   Baptist History II

Elective


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:

TH 583  Eschatology I 

BI 540   Life of Christ I

BI 512   Bible Characters I

MI 501 Mission Education I

MI 502 Mission Education II

PM 520 Pastoral Leadership

PM 544 Ministering to the Membership

Elective

TH 584 Eschatology II 

BI 541   Life of Christ II

BI 513   Bible Characters II

MI 503  Mission Education III

MI 504  Mission Education IV

PS 501  Counseling Men

BI 511   Holy Spirit

Elective


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.

PM 621 Pastoral Leadership 

BI 611   Bible Characters I

HI 601   Martyrs

RE 678  Advanced Apologetics I

BI 621   Proverbs I

HI 701   Baptist History I  

HI 621   History of the Jews

Elective

BI 601   Typology 

BI 612   Bible Characters II

HI 611   Church History

RE 679  Advanced Apologetics II

BI 622   Proverbs II

HI 702   Baptist History II

Elective

Elective


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.

HI 701   Baptist History I

BI 621   Proverbs I

RE 614  Administration I

LS 610  Decision Making

RE 628  The Art of Teaching I

RE 632  Curriculum Development I

RE 640  School Finances 

HI 702   Baptist History II

BI 622   Proverbs II

RE 615  Administration II

LS 614  Time Management

PS 610  Student Counseling I

RE 633  Curriculum Development II

BI 655   Thesis 20,000 words (6 cr.)

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.)