Bible Teaching, BS

Purpose and Objectives

The purpose of the Bible Teaching program is to develop the ministry skill of teaching Bible in Christian schools in North America and in schools around the world, such as international, government, and missionary schools. Because students complete twelve hours of Bible and Theology as part of the Bible Teaching major, students also earn a Bible major. Students have the option of two different Bible teaching tracks, either the Education Track to teach in a Christian school or the Ministry Track to teach in a church or other ministry organizations.

In addition, this program provides preparation for other areas of Christian work where Bible teaching skills are required. CIU Education Programs are endorsed by the Higher Education Accreditation Program (HEAP) of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Program graduates who meet specific requirements are eligible to apply for appropriate ACSI teacher or administrator certificates. ACSI waives the certification fee when applying at the time of CIU graduation.

In addition to the mission statement, general objectives, and requirements of the undergraduate program, the objectives of the Bible Teaching program are to develop the following teacher competencies:

Cultivate the skill of preparing hermeneutically sound Bible lessons and curriculum that are developmentally appropriate and consistent with the pattern of biblical revelation
Implement the sociological, philosophical, and psychological principles of the teaching-learning process into the preparation and delivery of Bible lessons
Establish positive, professional behavior and relationships with supervisors, co-workers, parents, and students

See Undergraduate Core for graduation requirements.

Course of Study (120)

Degree Core (54-55)

Bible and Theology Core (18)

BIB 1116 - Old Testament Survey Credits: 3
BIB 1120 - New Testament Survey Credits: 3
BIB 3420 - Principles of Bible Interpretation Credits: 3
BIB 3616 - Romans Credits: 3
BIB 4310 - Progress of Redemption Credits: 3
THE 3310 - Christian Theology Credits: 3

General Education (30)

COM 2110 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENG 1110 - Composition and Research Credits: 3
ENG 1111 - Literature and Research Credits: 3
PHI 2110 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
PHI 4140 - Seminar in Ethics Credits: 3

Sociological and Psychological Core (3) - Choose one of the following:

Teacher Ed, Nursing and Health Science Majors must take PSY 2110; TESOL, DREM, ICS, ICD must take ICS 3140
HMS 1115 - Cultural Diversity Credits: 3
ICS 3140 - Introduction to Cultures and Worldviews Credits: 3
PHI 2120 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3
PSY 2110 - General Psychology Credits: 3

Math (3) - Choose one of the following:

The following majors are designated: Business Administration and Marketing - MAT 2600; Educational Studies and Teacher Education - MAT 1110; Health Sciences and Nursing - MAT 2100; Psychology - PSY 2100.
MAT 1110 - College Algebra Credits: 3
MAT 2100 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 3
MAT 2600 - Business Calculus Credits: 3
PSY 2100 - Statistics for the Social Sciences Credits: 3
PHI 2610 - Introduction to Logic Credits: 3

Bible Teaching Major (36)

Bible Teaching Core (18)

MIN 4500 - Introduction to Cross-Cultural Ministry Credits: 3
Choose five (5) courses from BIB, BTS, GRE, HEB and/or THE Credits / Units: 15

Choose either the Education Track or the Ministry Track

Education Track (18)

BIB 3820 - Bible for Teachers Credits: 3
BIB 4440 - Methods of Teaching Bible Credits: 3
EDU 2110 - Foundations of Education Credits: 3
EDU 3541 - Learning Environments and Classroom Management Credits: 2
EDU 4400 - Practical Skill Development in Teacher Education Credits: 1 (taken 4 times at 1 credit each for a total of 4 credits)
PSY 3330 - Psychology of Learning Credits: 3

Ministry Track (18)

BIB 3820 - Bible for Teachers Credits: 3
MIN 3100 - Communicating for Life Change Credits: 3
Choose 3 courses from the following:
HIS 4221 - History of Global Christianity I Credits: 3
HIS 4231 - History of Global Christianity II Credits: 3
HOM 4300 - Foundations Biblical Preaching Credits: 3
MIN 3715 - Counseling Children, Youth, and Families Credits: 3
MIN 4536 - Management Essentials for Christian Ministries Credits: 3
MIN 4538 - Strategic Ministry Leadership Credits: 3
PHI 3610 - Introduction to Christian Apologetics Credits: 3
PSY 2310 - Human Growth and Development Credits: 3
Choose 1 course from the following:
MSD 4400 - Practical Skill Development in Ministry Credits: 1 (taken 3 times at 1 credit each for a total of 3 credits)
MSD 4930 - General Studies Internship Credits: 3
YOU 4930 - Youth Ministry Internship Credits: 3

Open Electives (30)

Choose 10 courses or 30 credit hours from any department