CERTIFICATED PROGRAMS

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 323-298-5396

Email address: BCBCASSIST2020@gmail.com

BCBC SYSTEMATIC CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CERTIFICATED PROGRAMS

The purpose of the Systematic Christian Education Certificated Program is to equip the saints for the work of the ministry.  Among those who benefit most from these programs are Christian education leaders, Bible study leaders, Evangelism trainers, Sunday School Teachers or anyone who wants to be prepared becoming more effective in the service of our Lord

 

CERTIFICATED PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Students must complete eighteen (18) quarter core units as well as the required and elective quarter units as prescribed in the selected area of study.  The Systematic Christian Education Certificated Program is offered in two (2) areas of studies:  Systematic Biblical Studies, and Ministry and Leadership Skills.

 

CORE REQUIREMENTS

The following courses are required for each BCBC Certificated Program (18 units)

BT-092                          Biblical Foundations (Basic Christianity)

BE-101                          Introduction to Evangelism

BE-102                          Preparation for On-the-Job Training

BE-103                          On-the-Job Training

BE-104                          Evangelism Practicum

BE-105                          Responding to False Doctrines

BE-106                          Methods and Techniques in Evangelism

BE-107                           An Approach to Evangelism Through Counseling Techniques

BE-108                          Group Counseling

SYSTEMATIC MINISTRY AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS

SYSTEMATIC MINISTRY AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS CERTIFICATED PROGRAM (38 UNITS)

The Systematic Ministry and Leadership Skills Certificated Program will prepare members of the church body to become effective spiritual leaders within their local church ministries.

CORE REQUIREMENTS (18 UNITS)

REQUIRED COURSES (14 UNITS)

ED-135                      Foundation of Ministry

ED-180                      God, You, and Your Money Part I

ED-290                      Teaching Methods

ED-320                      Christian Growth and Personality Development

ED-415                      Organization and Administration of Christian Education

ED-416                      Curriculum Development

ED-417                      Spiritual Leadership

 

SUGGESTED ELECTIVE COURSES (6 UNITS)

ED-080                     Reading Comprehension

ED-081                     Writing Comprehension

ED-086                     Conversational Spanish

ED-130                     Christian Marriage and the Family

ED-132                     Christian Parenting

ED-181                     God, You, and Your Money Part II

ED-293                     Developing Instructional Resource Aids And Media

ED-295                     Childhood Education Development

BT-400                      Homiletics

ED-413                      Women’s Ministry In Christian Education

ED-428                     Family Ministries in the Church

SYSTEMATIC BIBLICAL STUDIES

SYSTEMATIC BIBLICAL STUDIES CERTIFICATED PROGRAM (48 UNITS)

The Systematic Biblical Studies Certificated Program is a survey and study of the Bible. Consideration is given to the respective writers and their writing, the purpose, outline, main content, and leading features.

CORE REQUIREMENTS  (18 UNITS)

REQUIRED COURSES (24 UNITS)

BT-093                     Survey of Christian Doctrine Part I

BT-094                     Survey of Christian Doctrine Part II

BT-150                     Hermeneutics

BT-157                     Old Testament Survey Part I

BT-158                     Old Testament Survey Part II

BT-160                     New Testament Survey Part I

BT-161                     New Testament Survey Part II

BT-220                    Gospel of John

BT-230                    Book of Acts

BT-240                    Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

BT-250                    Book of Romans

BT-400                   Homiletics

 

SUGGESTED ELECTIVE COURSES (6 UNITS)

BT-095                     Biblical Models for Prayer

BT-096                     Prayer Seminar

BT-170                     Book of Revelation

BT-190                     Christ in the Tabernacle

BT-200                     A Short Life of Christ

BT-210                     Book of Genesis

BT-260                     Book of Ephesians

BT-270                     Book of James

BT-300                     God’s Plan of the Ages

BT-450                      Introduction to Systematic Theology

INFORMATION SERVICES

 

INFORMATION SERVICES CERTIFICATED PROGRAM (12 UNITS)

The Information Services program provides the student with a strong technical foundation for entry-level job skills in data and word processing. The certificate will be awarded to the student who successfully completes twelve (12) units of the prescribed course of study. Units earned may be applied towards the Systematic Christian Education Certificated Programs.

 

INFORMATION SERVICES COURSE OF STUDY (12 UNITS)

 

Courses                                                                                                            Units

IS301                   Introduction to Personal Computers                      2

IS302                   Microsoft Integrated Software Packages             2

IS304                   Microsoft Excel                                                                 2

IS307                   Microsoft Word                                                                 2

IS311                   Introduction to the Internet/Social Media            2

 

ACADEMIC BEHAVIOR

Honesty and integrity is expected from all BCBC students at all times.  Each student is expected to uphold and demonstrate the highest standards of academic honesty during his/her academic experience.  Academic honesty and integrity includes the absence of the following:

 

  1. Plagiarism in any form
  2. Copying from another student’s assignments and/or examinations
  3. Using false resources
  4. Missing examinations or failing to complete assignments/projects with intent
  5. Submitting another student’s work as your own work for the same or another class
  6. Giving examination materials/information to another student outside or during class time without the permission of the instructor.

 

GRADUATION APPLICATION

Students must submit a petition for graduation by the end of  the Fall quarter in the year he/she anticipates graduation.

 

ADMISSION PROCEDURES

BCBC welcomes students who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and personal Savior and has a desire to (1) learn more about God’s Word and (2) elevate their personal and spiritual growth.

A maximum of ten (10) units of related courses may be transferred from another Bible-teaching institution.  Classes taken more than seven (7) years prior will not be accepted.  After successful completion of one (1) quarter of course work, new students should meet with an academic advisor to plan a course of study.

 

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE

After successful completion of one (1) quarter of course work, students who have submitted an application for the Certificated Program will be notified of acceptance by mail. Upon receipt of the acceptance letter, students should meet with an advisor to determine a course of study for completion of the Certificated Program.

 

ACADEMIC STANDARDS

The Certificated Program requires students to maintain a (C+) average (2.5) GPA or better in overall course work. It is recommended that prospective teachers maintain a “B” average (3.0) GPA or better in overall course work.