Details of the Bible as Second Degree program
Every student who graduates from Barclay College does so with a degree in Bible. Most students also earn a professional degree from Barclay. For those students desiring a Biblical education and a professional degree that Barclay does not offer, the college offers the Bible As Second Degree program. In this program, students earn a B.S. from Barclay in conjunction with a B.A. or B.S. from another college.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING A BIBLE AS SECOND DEGREE ARRANGEMENT:
- The second institution must be accredited.
- The agreement with the other institution must be arranged in advance.
- Students interested in this program must apply through the Registrar’s Office.
- Proof of completion of the major at the second institution must be made to Barclay via transcript from the second institution in a timely fashion to allow participation in commencement.
- Graduates pay the graduation fee at Barclay College.
| I. Division of Bible and Ministry [40 hours] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part I. Bible Concentration: | 17 hours | |
| BI 205 | Bible Study Methods | 3 hours |
| NT 102 | New Testament Survey | 3 hours |
| OT 101 | Old Testament Survey | 3 hours |
| TH 302 | Doctrine of Holiness | 2 hours |
| TH 308 | Teachings of Friends (for members of the Friends Church; other students may choose a NT or OT elective) | 3 hours |
| 3 hours chosen from: | 3 hours | |
| NT 241 Synoptic Gospels (3 hours) | ||
| NT 362 Acts (3 hours) | ||
| NT 356 Writings of John (3 hours) | ||
| Part II. Foundations for Ministry: | 10 hours | |
| CM 104 | Personal Evangelism Seminar | 1 hour |
| CM 107 | Survey of Church Ministry | 3 hours |
| MI 2083 | Intercultural Ministry | 3 hours |
| SL 101 | Spiritual Formation I | 3 hours |
| Additional Bible/Theology: | 13 hours | |
| BI 206 | Hermeneutics | 3 hours |
| TH 304 | Apologetics | 2 hours |
| TH 304 | Basic Beliefs | 2 hours |
| 6 hours chosen from NT, OT, or TH electives | 6 hours | |
| II. Division of General Studies [minimum of 44 hours] | ||
| Communications: | 12 hours | |
| IT 101/02 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 hours |
| EN 101 | College Writing | 3 hours |
| EN 102 | Research and Writing | 3 hours |
| SP 201 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 hours |
| Humanities: | 6 hours | |
| PH 205 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 hours |
| 3 hours chosen from literature (LI) courses | 3 hours | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences: | 7 hours | |
| Personal Effectiveness | 1 hour | |
| PY 103 | General Psychology | 3 hours |
| 3 hours chosen from: | 3 hours | |
| SS 201 Western Civilization I (3 hours) | ||
| SS 213 American History I (3 hours) | ||
| SO 211 Introduction to Sociology (3 hours) | ||
| Science and Mathematics: | 7 hours | |
| 3 hours chosen from: | 3 hours | |
| MA 102 Mathematical Concepts (3 hours) | ||
| MA 105 College Algebra (3 hours) | ||
| 4 hours chosen from: | 4 hours | |
| NS 105 Biology with Lab (4 hours) | ||
| PS 106 Physical Science with Lab (4 hours) | ||
| Additional General Studies Requirements: | 9 hours | |
| PY 202 | Individual and Family | 3 hours |
| 3 hours chosen from literature (LI) courses | 3 hours | |
| 3 hours chosen from: | 3 hours | |
| MI 223 Cultural Anthropology (3 hours) | ||
| PY 322 Social Psychology (3 hours) | ||
| SS 202 Western Civilization II (3 hours) | ||
| SS 214 American History II (3 hours) | ||
| General Studies Electives: | 3 hours | |
| 3 hours chosen from General Studies curriculum (may include PE and MU classes or others not specifically listed here) | 3 hours | |
| III. Division of Arts and Sciences [minimum of 34 hours] | ||
| The hours required by the second institution to meet its requirements for a major | 34 hours | |
| IV. Free Electives [10 hours] | ||
| 10 hours of additional mandatory or elective courses taken as needed either at Barclay College or at the second institution to make the balance of 128 total. | 10 hours | |
| Total: | 128 hours | |
