The Diploma program is for students who want to develop a foundation for Christian service and graduate study. It may be completed in four areas of study, Biblical Studies, Theology, Christian Counseling, and Church Administration
Admission Requirements:
General Education Requirements: Twenty semester hours are required. A student must either have transfer hours for the courses in the General Education area or these courses must be completed with BBCS. See Curriculum for other course requirements.
1. Diploma in Biblical Studies
In addition to the 20 General Education requirements, 26 hours in Bible and 3 semester hours of electives are required which is selected from the curriculum.
2. Diploma in Pastoral Theology
In addition to the 20 hours General Education requirements, 12 hours in Bible, 3 hours in church history, 12 hours in basic theology and 3 hours of electives are required.
3. Diploma in Christian Counseling
In addition to the 20 hours General Education requirements, 26 hours in Christian Counseling, 12 hours Bible-related hours and 3 hours of electives are required.
4. Diploma in Church Business Administration
In addition to 20 hours General Education requirements, 18 hours in core Church Administration, 12 hours in Business Administration concentration, 9 hours in Bible-related, and 3 hours of electives are required.
