GRADUATE PROGRAMS
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREES
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Christian Education is designed to provide advanced training in Biblical principles of Christian Education and prepares a student to perform educational tasks in a Christian setting. Among these are teaching, supervising, developing, and implementing Christian education programs.
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
The Christian Counseling degree program is designed to prepare the student for the ministry of counseling to individuals, couples, families, and special focus groups within the context of the local church, para-church ministries, church-related agencies, and the market place.
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
Throughout the course you will explore biblical and modern-day examples of ordinary people who choose to align their lives with God's purpose. These classes teach ordinary Christians how to connect in dynamic ministry across the street and around the globe.
THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
The Theology Program is a program of Christian theology (study of God) and apologetics (defending the faith) created with all believers in mind. Bachelor of Theology is an entry level theological diploma course where one learns the basics of Bible and Theology.
BACHELOR OF MINISTRY DEGREES
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Christian Education is designed to provide advanced training in Biblical principles of Christian Education and prepares a student to perform educational tasks in a Christian setting. Among these are teaching, supervising, developing, and implementing Christian education programs.
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
The Christian Counseling degree program is designed to prepare the student for the ministry of counseling to individuals, couples, families, and special focus groups within the context of the local church, para-church ministries, church-related agencies, and the market place.
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
Throughout the course you will explore biblical and modern-day examples of ordinary people who choose to align their lives with God's purpose. These classes teach ordinary Christians how to connect in dynamic ministry across the street and around the globe.
THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
The Theology Program is a program of Christian theology (study of God) and apologetics (defending the faith) created with all believers in mind. Bachelor of Theology is an entry level theological diploma course where one learns the basics of Bible and Theology.
DUAL CREDITS
At New Life Bible College, we offer students the ability to attend college while working on a high school diploma through our New Life School of Excellence or any high school or homeschool.
ABOUT THE BACHELOR OF ARTS
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree completion program is designed to prepare men and women for further academic study in a specialized field. The program is neither vocational nor pre-professional; rather, it is an academic degree designed to be a transitional program by which students may pursue further academic study at the graduate level. The Bachelor of Arts degree program consists of 120 credit hours. The student must possess a minimum of thirty credit hours in General Education to earn the Bachelor of Arts degree.
After completing the B.A. degree, you'll be able to:
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Demonstrate a breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of the Bible, Christian doctrines and ministry principles
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Apply concepts and principles drawn from a systematic and coherent body of knowledge in a wide range of day-to-day ministry situations, demonstrating appropriate communication and problem-solving skills
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Demonstrate the academic skills and abilities necessary to undertake research, and to comprehend and evaluate new information, concepts and evidence from a range of sources
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Demonstrate the ability to review, consolidate, extend and use the knowledge, comprehension, and academic skills developed in the program
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Demonstrate effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, appropriate to academic scholarship and/or further study
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Demonstrate the skills required to answer questions and address problems related to Christian life and doctrine and to many spiritual, personal and relational issues relevant to life and ministry in church and para church settings
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Continue the process of effective lifelong learning
ABOUT THE BACHELOR OF MINISTRY
The Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min.) degree program is designed to prepare men and women to serve in Christian Ministry. It includes systematic study, wide reading and practical ministry education. The Bachelor of Ministry degree is a pre-professional degree, designed to transition the student into graduate-level theological education. The Bachelor of Ministry program consists of 120 credit hours, 30 of which must be from New Life Bible College & seminary. The student must complete the five core courses and select the remainder from the ministry specialization courses listed below. As a pre-professional degree, the program does not require a minimum number of General Education credits, differentiating it from the Bachelor of Arts degree.
After completing the B.M. degree, you'll be able to:
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Lead congregations in creative, biblically, informed, and transformational endeavors
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Respond appropriately to societal trends that impact church ministry
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Critically and sympathetically engage new models with the historic resources of the Christian tradition
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Demonstrate biblical literacy and theological reflection
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Serve in a variety of ministry service roles
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Demonstrate a range of general and specialist ministry skills
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Minister to people with a wide range of needs, selecting appropriate approaches
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Demonstrate practical skills in Christian teaching, preaching, leadership, pastoral,
counseling, and cross-cultural situations
EXPLORE OUR LEARNING OPTIONS
ON CAMPUS
We are located just east of Columbus, Ohio.
ONLINE
Our online degrees are taught in a flexible virtual classroom environment.
DISTANCE LEARNING
Our distance learning option allows students to complete their degree on their own schedules.