Program Highlights
FreshmanOld Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Office Computer Applications
Living the Christian Life
Sophomore
Bible Doctrine I
Business Communications I & II
Office Applications I & II
Bible Doctrine II
Junior
Graphic Design I & II
Information Management
Database Management
Technical Writing I & II
Senior
Graphic Design III
Web Design
Baptist History and Distinctives
Presentation Management
Bachelor in Biblical Studies in Business Applications
The Bachelor of Biblical Studies in Business Applications program prepares graduates to function in an office environment by training them in methods of effective communication, and logical and creative thinking. A strong core of Bible instruction gives the student a sound foundation for living the Christian life in any workplace.
Students can receive recognized certification in the use of a broad range of industry-standard software platforms including the Microsoft Vista™ operating system, Microsoft Office™ programs like Access™, Excel™, PowerPoint ™, and Word™; Adobe programs such as Dreamweaver™, Photoshop™, and InDesign™; and Intuit QuickBooks™.
The graduate of the Business Applications program will be a valuable asset whether they choose to work from their home, or in ministry or business offices.
Key Courses
Living the Christian Life - The open secret of looking to Christ in the victorious Christian life is the cornerstone of this course personally taught by Dr. Sexton. The pursuit of Christ and the necessity of the personal devotional life are emphasized.
Office Computer Applications - This course is a general survey of Microsoft WordTM, ExcelTM, AccessTM, and Power PointTM, in the Windows operating system. You will learn procedures for creating documents, workbooks, databases, and presentations that will greatly aid you in subsequent course work, in professional assignments, and through the ministries of a local church.
Graphic Design I & II - This course will take you beyond basic desktop publishing. The instruction, weekly assignments, and semester project will provide you with advanced experience with Adobe InDesignTM and PhotoshopTM, the industry-standard in layout and photo-editing software.
Program Opportunities
- Learn to apply current technology to local church work
- Learn to compose, edit, proofread, and transcribe business and technical documents
- Learn to construct and compute accounting ledgers, financial statements, and other financial documents
- Learn to build and manage databases, spreadsheets, calendars, and address books using Microsoft Office products
- Learn to build websites and design graphics using Adobe products
- Intern in a local church or business office
