Bachelor of Biblical Studies (BBS)
Program Advisor: Jason Gayoway
Three-Year Degree - 90 Credit Hours
If you can invest three years in your studies, the Bachelor of Biblical Studies will deepen your understanding of the Bible and begin to equip you with practical skills for service which can be used in a variety of ministry contexts. Spending three years on campus will greatly increase opportunities for growth in discipleship as well as give you hands-on leadership opportunities in your pursuit of becoming a disciple-maker. The BBS has proven to be a solid foundation from which students can pursue other educational opportunities such as college, university or seminary.
The Bachelor of Biblical Studies Degree is awarded to those students who successfully complete the three-year program of 90 credit hours.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Biblical Studies Degree is a three year program designed to deepen a student's understanding of the Bible and equip the with practical skills for service in a variety of ministry contexts. In addition the BBS provides an excellent foundation for pursuing other educational opportunities and vocations. This three-year program provides increased opportunities for discipleship and leadership training.
In order to graduate you must fulfill the following Program Requirements:
- have completed 6 semesters of Practical Work Experience or equivalent;
- have met all financial obligations to the Institute (outstanding balance of $500.00 or more will not allow a student to participate in graduation exercises);
- be of approved Christian character;
- have completed 5 field education credits with 2 of them being designated as church field education credits;
- have completed at least the final 30 hours of study at PRBI;
- have completed 90 credit hours with a cumulative average of 70% (1.50 G.P.A.)
Program Outline
Bible and Theology (33 credit hours):
- Acts (3)
- Advanced Exegesis (3)
- Christian Apologetics (3)
- Foundations of the Christian Faith (3)
- Hermeneutics (3)
- Life of Christ (3)
- New Testament World (3)
- Old Testament I (3)
- One of the following three courses:
- Two of the following three courses:
- One of the following three courses:
Applied Studies (24 credit hours):
- Christian Life Developments (3)
- Evangelism (3)
- Field Education (5)
- Foundations of Leadership (3)
- Introduction to College Academics (1)
- Kingdom Service (3)
- Public Speaking (3)
- The Disciple Making Process (3)
General Studies (6 credit hours):
- Humanities (3). One of the following four courses:
- People Helping (3)
Undesignated Electives (27 credit hours)
* All Degree programs are subject to change without notice.