B I S H O P
UNIVERSITY​
​ACADEMICS
Programs, Coursework, & Degree Programs
Certificate and B2 School of Ministry Courses
(Courses can also be used as electives or transferred towards a Bishop University undergraduate program. Together, these two certificates complete the AA degree in Biblical Studies).
Ministerial Licensing
C11 Born Again
Gain powerful knowledge about the born again experience and how to use this experience to have a powerful Christian walk. This course covers the belief, repentance, new birth, prayer and fasting, studying the word, and worship.
-Literature: Overcomers’ Guide
C12 Evangelism
This course focuses on the power of evangelism and outreach strategies to fulfill the Great Commission. There is a focus on examples of evangelism from scriptures, and the mandate by God for all Christians to engage in evangelistic practices.
C13 Teaching the Word of God
This course gives ministry leaders practical strategies for teaching the word of God and to develop curriculum. There is a focus on becoming an effective teacher who is able to present Biblical lessons to diverse audiences.
C14 History of Christianity and Pentecost
This course gives a historical sketch of Christian history focusing on figures from Peter to Martin Luther. This course also extends into the history of Pentecostal movements in North America.
Ministerial Ordination
020 Compassion Ministry
This course focuses on the power of love and empathy in conducting compassion ministry. There is a focus on understanding cultural trends of diverse populations and ethnicities. This course gives ministers strategies for ensuring that the foundation of love permeates all ministry activities.
O21a Survey of Old Testament
This course presents basic statistical, historical, and thematic information concerning the Old Testament. There is a focus on key figures, prophecies, and events.
O21b Survey of New Testament
This course presents basic statistical, historical, and thematic information concerning the New Testament. There is a focus on the life of Christ, Acts, and sketches of the Pauline Epistles, General Epistles, and a outline of events in the book of Revelation.
O22 Development of Ministerial Plans
This course focuses on the development of ministerial goal setting, ministry planning, church organization, and church law. There is also a brief exploration of contemporary ministries and strategies used to become thriving and effective.
O23 Apologetics and Advancing 21st Century Ministry
This course focuses on defending the basic tenants of Apostolic illumination and engaging in a contrast between it and other Christian knowledge sets. This course focuses on techniques, philosophies and ideas in defending the Christian faith against atheism, Islam, and other world-wide religions.
O24 Apostolic Based Liturgies, Ceremonies and Protocols
This course prepares ministers to understand and conduct sacred ceremonies such as communion, baptism, child blessings, weddings and funerals. This course also explores protocol systems.
B2 School of Ministry
Each completed course receives a certificate of completion (courses can also be used as 3 elective quarter units to be transferred to a Bishop University undergraduate program).
B2SOM 101 The Gospel Truth
This course explores the most powerful life changing message given to humankind...The Gospel. Students will explore the scriptures that highlight the gospel and explore strategies for sharing the gospel with people.
B2SOM 102 Exploring the Gospels
This course takes an in-depth look at the gospels. Focusing on the life of Christ, parables and the passion, this course explores the basic information in each gospel while synthesizing events of all four gospels.
B2SOM 103 Exploring the Pauline Epistles
The greatest contributor to New Testament writings is the Apostle Paul of Tarsus. This course takes a moderately in-depth look at the key illuminations, revelations and themes in the Pauline epistles.
B2SOM 104 Exploring the General Epistles
This course explores the epistles of James, 1 & 2 Peter, Jude, and 1-3 John.
B2SOM 105 The Book of Revelation
One of the most powerful books in the Bible is the book of Revelation. Being the culminating prophecy of end time events, Revelation is vital for all children of God to understand. This course studies the book of Revelation through the lenses of a pre-tribulation theological framework, while contrasting it with other end time prophecy theories. The synthesis of prophecies in Daniel, Ezekiel, other Old Testament prophets, and the words of Christ, allows students to gain a holistic view of the book of Revelation.
B2SOM 106 Information Age Strategies
This course explores technology and information system use for ministry in the 21st century. This course prepares students to use a variety of software, social networking, and online resources to enhance the Christian experience and ministry opportunities.
B2SOM 107 Writing Strategies
(May be mandatory for students desiring to enter the Bachelor of Art programs)
This course prepares students for college level writing. With a focus on a variety of writing genres, the Writing Strategies course provides students with strategies and practice developing essays, journals, and conducting research based writings.
B2SOM 108 Great Figures in Biblical Studies
This course explores the lives and contributions of great Biblical figures.
B2SOM 109 Women Throughout the Scriptures
This course explores the lives and contributions of women throughout scriptures. There is a focus on contemporary women’s issues and how the word of God gives solutions to these issues.
B2 SOM 110 Men’s Ministry 101
This course focuses on the history and plight of men as God’s divine manager for earth. There is a focus on the status of men in contemporary issues and agents that fight against man’s position as head of the household. This course ends with strategies for developing a strong men’s ministry.
B2SOM 111 Public Speaking to Diverse Populations
This course prepares students for public speaking in small and large groups. There is a focus on demonstration and application of learned materials. Students will be prepared to speak to a diversity of groups both in and outside of religious settings.
BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS (Fall 2016)
Prerequisites: 36 Quarter units of elective courses must be completed in order to enter into all Bachelor level course work. Only 12 Quarter Units may be transferred from another college or university and will only be applied to elective requirements. Students may complete elective requirement in any combination. Example: 18 Quarter Units from B2 School of Ministry & 18 Quarter combined Units from Ministerial Licensing and/or Ordination Certificate programs or completing both the Ministerial and Ordination certificate programs and 9 Quarter Units from B2 School of Ministry.
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AND LEADERSHIP
(64 QUARTER UNITS)
The Bachelors of Arts in Christian Ministry and Leadership is a program for students that want to enter fields of Christian and secular leadership, social services, management or any other field where one may lead a small or large group of people. There is a focus on leadership systems, curriculum and program design and social management systems.
CML 201 BASICS OF CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
CML 202 EFFECTIVENESS IN LEADERSHIP
CML 203 TRAINING AND MODELING
CML 204 HELPING THROUGH MENTORSHIP
CML 205 EMBRACING DIFFERENCES
CML 206 SERVING WITH DIGNITY
CML 207 DEVELOPING CURRICULUM, STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES
CML 208 ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS
(Upper Level)
CML 301 BUSINESS BEST PRACTICES AND PROCESS
CML 302 EVALUATION SYSTEMS OR EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES (CE)
CML 303 TAKING CHARGE THROUGH COLLABORATION MODELS
CML 304 HEDGING COST AND GENERATING REVENUE
CML 305 EFFICIENCY SYSTEMS
CML 306 STRATEGIES IN CREATING MULTICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
CML 307 DELEGATION STRATEGIES
CML 308 APPLICATION PROJECT
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL STUDIES AND THEOLOGY
(48 QUARTER UNITS)
The Bachelors of Arts in Biblical Studies and Theology is a powerful program created to prepare ministry practitioners for 21st century ministry. There is a focus on theory and practice, while equipping ministry practitioners with the tools necessary to deliver a wide variety of instruction to Christian and secular populations.
BST 101 BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS
BST 102 EMPOWERMENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
BST 103 TEACHING MINISTRY
BST 104 THE HISTORY OF THE CHURCH AND SPIRIT-FILLED MOVEMENTS
BST 105 EVANGELISM I
BST 106 SOTERIOSM: The Christ
BST 107 DOCTRINE: Exploring Doctrines of Salvation and Christian Living
BST 108 ARCHEOLOGY: Uncovering the Mysteries of the Bible
(Upper Level)
BST 201 BELIEF SYSTEMS
BST 202 EVANGELISM II
BST 203 TYPOLOGY
BST 204 HEBREW AND GREEK
BST 205 EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES IN TECHNOLOGICAL USE IN THE KINGDOM
BST 206 SPIRITUAL FRUIT AND GIFTING
BST 207 DEVELOPING DOCTRINAL, VALUE, AND MINISTERIAL PURPOSE STATEMENTS
BST 208 APOLOGETICS
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
ED 101 BASIC EDUCATIONAL SKILLS PREPARATION
ED 102 EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES IN LESSON DESIGN
ED 103 TEACHING MATH AND SCIENCES
ED 104 TEACHING ENGLISH AND HISTORY
ED 105 TEACHING THE ARTS, VOCATIONAL CLASSES AND SPECIALIZED COURSES
ED 106 HISTORY OF EDUCATION IN AMERICA
ED 107 ESSENTIALS OF PEDEGOGICAL PRACTICES AND THEORY
ED 108 SERVICING THE NEEDS OF UNIQUELY GIFTED STUDENTS
ED 109 DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION, PROGRESSIVE LESSON DESIGNS, AND COMMON CORE
ED 110 APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
EDIN 1 INTERNSHIP
MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMS
Prerequisites: Students must complete the baccalaureate coursework aligned to the master’s program applying to. Transfer students may have to complete prerequisite coursework if transfer credits don’t align with BHLJC standards. All or part of transfer credits may be accepted to fulfill baccalaureate requirements. No masters level courses from another college or university will be accepted.
MASTER IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AND LEADERSHIP
(36 QUARTER UNITS)
CML 401 BUSINESS STRATEGIES FOR CHURCH DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH
CML 402 ETHICS IN LEADERSHIP AND MINISTRY
CML 403 TECHNOLOGY FOR MINISTERIAL EDGE
CML 404 HOLISTIC MINISTRY
CML 405 ESTABLISHING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
CML 406 SERVICES OF THE MINISTRY AND THE CHURCH
CML 407 DEVELOPING PARTNERSHIP AND OUTSIDE FUNDING
CML 408 ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES AND STRATEGIES
CMLS 410 PASTORAL SPECIALIZATION
Church Organization, Goals, and Strategic Plans
The Pastor, Family and Community
Pastoral Counseling and Empowerment
Budgeting and Financial Solutions
Establishing Effective Teams
Church Design and Operation Examples
CMLS 411 MISSIONARY AND EVANGELISM SPECIALIZATION
CMLS 411a Overview of Missionary and Evangelistic Work
CMLS 411b Partnerships for Missionary and Evangelistic Work
CMLS 411c Best Practices in Missionary and Evangelistic Work
CMLS 411 c Diverse Purposes and Designs for Missionary and Evangelism Work
CMLS 412 ADMINSTRATION AND NON-PROFIT BUILDING
CMLS 412a The Role of Administration in Kingdom Building
CMLS 412b Finances, Taxes, and Protocols for Effective Administrative Ministry
CMLS 412c Managing Ministry Projects and Teams for Accountability
Administrative Technology and Software Options for High Efficiency
Non-Profit Building to Establish Social Services and Multiple Streams of Income
WCML WORKSHOP
MASTER IN BIBLICAL STUDIES AND THEOLOGY
(72 QUARTER UNITS)
BST 301 BELIEF SYSTEMS AND WORLDWIDE RELIGIONS
BST 302 END TIME PROPHECY
BST 303A TESTAMENTS I: The Power of the Torah
BST 303B TESTAMENTS I: The Power of the Books of History
BST 303C TESTAMENTS I: Books of Poetry
BST 303D TESTAMENTS I: Major Prophets
BST 303E TESTAMENTS V: Minor Prophets
BST 304 HERMANEUTICS
BST 305 ECCLESIOLOGY
BST 306 SPIRITUAL WARFARE
BST 307 DOCTRINE DEBATES
BST 308 APPLICATION PROJECT I
(Upper Level)
BST 401 BIOGRAPHIES OF CHURCH FIGURES
BST 402 ESCHATALOGY
BST 403A TESTAMENTS: The Gospels
BST 403B TESTAMENT: History of the Church-Acts
BST 403C TESTAMENT: Pauline Epistles
BST 403D TESTAMENT: General Epistles
BST 403E TESTAMENT: Revelation
BST 404 HOMOLETICS
BST 405 EFFECTIVE CHURCH DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
BST 406A SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY: THEMES AND THE LINE OF TRUTH
BST 406B SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY: PHILOSOPHIES AND OVERARCHING THOUGHT
BST 407 DEMONOLOGY
BST 408 APPLICATION PROJECT II
DOCTORATE IN MINISTRY AND LEADERSHIP
CER COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS REVIEW
CEI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM I
CEII COMPREHENSIVE EXAM II
CEIII COMPREHENSIVE EXAM III
DP DISSERTATION PROPOSAL
DDP DISSERTATION DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATION
DOCTORATE IN BIBLICAL STUDIES AND THEOLOGY (DOCTORATE OF DIVINITY
CER COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS REVIEW
CEI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM I
CEII COMPREHENSIVE EXAM II
CEIII COMPREHENSIVE EXAM III
DP DISSERTATION PROPOSAL
DDP DISSERTATION DEVELOPMENT AND
PRESENTATION
