PROGRAMS OFFERED
Bachelor of Biblical Studies
Purpose
The Biblical Studies program of Heritage Seminary is designed for students who wish to prepare for a Christian life of service. The program is ideal for pastors, missionaries, evangelists, teachers and church workers.
Program Objectives
The Biblical Studies program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively pursue a ministry calling. Students enrolled in the Biblical Studies program will complete courses in general education, Bible and professional core. Course work will equip students to use the Bible in light of contemporary issues, while developing oral and written skills in communication that are key to both personal and professional ministry settings.
Students completing the ministerial studies major will exhibit:
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A deepening appreciation and knowledge of the Scriptures from a Pentecostal Holiness worldview,
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Experience in the fundamental skills for evangelism, discipleship, preaching, teaching, pastoral ministry and other ministries.
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Have aspirations for a lifetime of professional or volunteer ministry
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with Bachelor of Biblical Studies degree, a student must complete 120 semester credits. This includes 36 credits in professional core, 15 credits in practical theology electives (e.g., ministry skills), 36 credits of general studies, and 33 credits of Bible core electives.
Biblical Studies Required Courses:
Bible Core (33 hours)
Practical Theology Electives (15 hours)
General Core (36 hours)
Professional Core (36 hours)
Bachelor of Christian Education
Purpose
The Christian Education program of Heritage Seminary is designed for students who wish to prepare for a Christian life of service in the field of education. The purpose of the Christian Education program is to provide the students with knowledge of Bible content and principles and educational skills to meet the demands for trained teachers in Christian schools.
Program Objectives
Students enrolled in the Christian Education program will complete courses in general education, Bible and professional core. Coursework will prepare students for developing and teaching curriculum in educational and church ministries, understanding and evaluating child development, as well as starting and administrating Christian schools.
Students completing the Christian education major will exhibit:
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Knowledge of theories and methodology of Christian Education
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Abilities to evaluate current educational methods and trends from a Biblical worldview
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Proficiency in teaching skills through classroom experience and student teaching
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Have aspirations for a career in education
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with a Bachelor of Christian Education degree, a student must complete 120 semester credits. This includes 36 credits in Professional Studies, 33 credits in Bible, 15 credits in Practical Theology (e.g., ministry skills), 36 credits of General Studies.
Christian Education Required Courses:
*any course offered in another program’s Professional Core
can be taken as an elective.
General Core (36 hours)
Bible Core (33 hours)
Professional Core (36 hours)
Practical Theology Electives (15 Hours)
Certificate in Christian Foundations
Purpose
The Certificate in Christian Foundations program of Heritage Seminary is designed for students who wish to prepare for a Christian life of service. The program is ideal for young people seeking direction for their life as well as those preparing for future ministry opportunities.
Program Objectives
Students enrolled in the Certificate in Christian Foundations program will complete courses in general education, Bible and professional core. Coursework will equip students to use the Bible in light of contemporary issues while developing oral and written skills in communication that are key to both personal and professional ministry settings.
Students completing the Certificate in Christian Foundations will exhibit:
• A deepening appreciation and knowledge of the Scriptures from a Pentecostal Holiness worldview,
• Experience in the fundamental skills necessary for various educational and church ministries
• Have aspirations for a lifetime of service to the Kingdom of God
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with a certificate in Christian Foundations, the student must complete 36 semester credits. This includes 15 credits in Bible/Practical Theology, 21 credits of General Studies.
Certificate of Christian Foundation Required Courses:
Certificate of Christian Foundations (36 hours)