2011-12 Catalog

Bible, Missions and Ministry

Rodney Ashlock, Chair
ACU Box 29411
Abilene, Texas 79699-9411
Biblical Studies Building, Room 215

Phone: 325-674-3740
Fax: 325-674-6852
Email: ashlock@bible.acu.edu
Web: www.acu.edu/cbs.html

Faculty
Rodney Ashlock, Assistant Professor
Sonny Guild, Assistant Professor
Randall Harris, Instructor
Houston Heflin, Assistant Professor
Christopher Hutson, Associate Professor
Stephen Johnson, Assistant Professor
David Kneip, Instructor
Victor McCracken, Assistant Professor
Curt Niccum, Associate Professor
Robert Oglesby, Instructor
Glenn Pemberton, Associate Professor
Jeanene Reese, Associate Professor
Jerry Taylor, Associate Professor
Trevor Thompson, Instructor
Wendell Willis, Professor

Missions Coordinators
Gary Green, Latin America
Larry Henderson, Asia
P. Kent Smith, North America

Majors: Biblical Text (BA)
               Christian Ministry (BA)
               Family and Children Ministries (BA)
               Missions (BA)
               Vocational Missions (BA)
               Worship Ministry (BA)
               Youth and Family Ministry (BA)

Minors: Bible, Missions and Ministry

Certificates: Missions
Vocational Ministry

Introduction
The Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in biblical text, Christian ministry, ministry to children and families, vocational missions, domestic and foreign missions, worship ministry and youth and family ministry. In addition to these degrees, a minor in Bible, missions and ministry, and certificates in vocational ministry and missions are available.

Study Abroad Expectations
All students are encouraged to participate in ACU’s Study Abroad program. Classes offered at Study Abroad sites vary depending on the site. Academic advisors can assist students in planning ahead for their Study Abroad experience and should be consulted during the freshman year

Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA)

Acceptance into Department
The Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry welcomes all who desire to serve God. Some may serve in unofficial or vocational capacities. For those who decide to serve as full-time ministers and missionaries, we view that call as a high call, demanding high standards. We, therefore, require an admission process that usually takes place during the sophomore year. This process, described below, is intended to ensure congregations that ACU graduates are equipped for the demands of ministry.

Requirements for Acceptance
The following criteria are necessary for admission to a program leading to a degree offered by the Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry. For an application and further information, visit the Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry.

Junior standing (60 credit hours).
A grade of “C” or better in each lower-level Bible course (BIBL 101, 102, and 221).
A cumulative GPA of at least 2.25.
Satisfactory completion of the Readiness for Ministry Testing, usually by the early spring of the sophomore year.
Enroll in BIBL 420 in the first semester after admission to candidacy; usually this will be the fall semester of the junior year. Note that this requirement presumes the successful completion of the first-year Greek.
Recommendations (2):
• One from an elder or minister of your home congregation.
• One from a professor at ACU from whom you have taken a course and who is not in the Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry.
Personal statement included in application.
Submission and completion of the application packet.
Payment of $80 for psychological testing and interpretation of the results.
Approval by the admission committee.

Revocation of Admission
The Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry reserves the right to revoke admission at any time, if a student’s cumulative GPA falls below 2.25, or if a student’s values or actions are not consistent with those of the university as defined in the Student Guide.

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BIBLICAL TEXT (BA)

BA: BIBLICAL TEXT DEGREE PLAN (BIBL)
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Bible BIBL 420 Introduction to Exegesis (writing-intensive course) Bible Core Old Testament from: BIBL 451, 452, 453, 454, BHEB 472 New Testament from: BIBL 355, 359, 362, 364, 365, 367, 458, 460, 461, 464, 466, BGRK 311, 312 Upper level selection: BGRK, BHEB, BIBD, BIBL, BIBM, BMIS Greek BGRK 111 New Testament Greek for Beginners I BGRK 112 New Testament Greek for Beginners II BGRK 211 Elementary Greek Readings I BGRK 212 Elementary Greek Readings II Missions BMIS 346 Introduction to World Evangelization BMIS 420 Teaching Good News Church History Choose two courses from: BIBH 380, 383, 417, 432 Ministry BIBM 300-499 (non duplicative) Ministry/Missions Internship BIBM 391 Introduction to Ministry and Missions BIBM 491 Reflections on Ministry and Missions Theology BIBD 379 The New Testament Church or BIBD 491 Theology for Ministry and Missions English Sophomore Literature TOTAL ¹Hours (in parenthesis) may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours	(3)¹ 12 9 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 3 3 3 63
ELECTIVES
Minimum	9
TOTAL MAJOR HOURS	72
OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum GPA in upper-level Bible/Missions courses Minimum GPA for graduation Minimum advanced hours Minimum total hours Courses numbered 0* do not count in* minimum hours required for degree.	2.50 2.25 33 128

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CHRISTIAN MINISTRY (BA)

BA: CHRISTIAN MINISTRY DEGREE PLAN (BIBM)
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Bible BIBL 420 Introduction to Exegesis (writing-intensive course) Bible Core Old Testament from: BIBL 451, 452, 453, 454, BHEB 472 New Testament from: BIBL 355, 359, 362, 364, 365, 367, 458, 460, 461, 464, 466, BGRK 311, 312 Greek BGRK 111 New Testament Greek for Beginners I BGRK 112 New Testament Greek for Beginners II BGRK 211 Elementary Greek Readings I BGRK 212 Elementary Greek Readings II Missions BMIS 346 Introduction to World Evangelization BMIS 420 Teaching Good News Church History Choose two courses from: BIBH 380, 383, 417, 432 Ministry BIBM 300-400 (non duplicative) Ministry BIBM 401 Church Leadership BIBM 403 Christian Worship Ministry/Preaching Choice BIBM 430, 434, 435, 438 BIBM 406 (women only) or 493 and 494 Ministry/Missions Internship BIBM 391 Introduction to Ministry and Missions BIBM 491 Reflections on Ministry and Missions Theology BIBD 379 The New Testament Church or BIBD 491 Theology for Ministry and Missions English Sophomore Literature TOTAL ¹Hours (in parenthesis) may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours	(3)¹ 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 3 3 63
ELECTIVES
Minimum	9
TOTAL MAJOR HOURS	72
OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum GPA in upper-level Bible/Missions courses Minimum GPA for graduation Minimum advanced hours Minimum total hours Courses numbered 0* do not count in* minimum hours required for degree.	2.50 2.25 33 128

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MINISTRY TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (BA)

BA: MINISTRY TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES DEGREE PLAN (BMCF)
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Bible BIBL 420 Introduction to Exegesis (writing-intensive course) Bible Core Old Testament from: BIBL 451, 452, 453, 454, BHEB 472 New Testament from: BIBL 355, 359, 362, 364, 365, 367, 458, 460, 461, 464, 466, BGRK 311, 312 Children’s Ministry BIBM 430 Education Ministry of the Church BIBM 434 Developing Faith in Children BIBM 492 Ministry to Children and Family Children/Families Ministry Selections Upper Level FAM 251 or EACH 466 PSYC 392 or SOCI 362 Church History Choose two courses from: BIBH 380, 383, 417, 432 Greek BGRK 111 New Testament Greek for Beginners I BGRK 112 New Testament Greek for Beginners II BGRK 211 Elementary Greek Readings I BGRK 212 Elementary Greek Readings II Ministry BIBM 300-400 (non duplicative) Ministry/Missions Internship BIBM 391 Introduction to Ministry and Missions BIBM 491 Reflections on Ministry and Missions Missions BMIS 346 Introduction to World Evangelization BMIS 420 Teaching Good News Theology BIBD 379 The New Testament Church or BIBD 491 Theology for Ministry and Missions English Sophomore Literature TOTAL ¹Hours (in parenthesis) may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours	(3)¹ 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 63
ELECTIVES
Minimum	9
TOTAL MAJOR HOURS	72
OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum GPA in upper-level Bible/Missions courses Minimum GPA for graduation Minimum advanced hours Minimum total hours Courses numbered 0* do not count in* minimum hours required for degree.	2.50 2.25 33 128

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MISSIONS (BA)

BA: MISSIONS DEGREE PLAN (BMIS)
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Bible BIBL 420 Introduction to Exegesis (writing-intensive course) Bible Core Old Testament from: BIBL 451, 452, 453, 454 , BHEB 472 New Testament from: BIBL 355, 359, 362, 364, 365, 367, 458, 460, 461, 464, 466 , BGRK 311, 312 Greek BGRK 111 New Testament Greek for Beginners I BGRK 112 New Testament Greek for Beginners II BGRK 211 Elementary Greek Readings I BGRK 212 Elementary Greek Readings II Missions BMIS 346 Introduction to World Evangelization BMIS 420 Teaching Good News Mission Requirements BMIS 101 Missionary Life and Work BMIS 102 Missionary Biographies BMIS 245 Missionary Anthropology BMIS 371 World Religions BMIS 421 Fundamentals of Spiritual Nurture Church History Choose two courses from: BIBH 380, 383, 417, 432 Ministry BIBM 300-400 (non duplicative) Ministry/Missions Internship BIBM 391 Introduction to Ministry and Missions BIBM 491 Reflections on Ministry and Missions Theology BIBD 379 The New Testament Church or BIBD 491 Theology for Ministry and Missions English Sophomore Literature TOTAL ¹Hours (in parenthesis) may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours	(3)¹ 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 3 3 3 63
ELECTIVES
Minimum	9
TOTAL MAJOR HOURS	72
OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum GPA in upper-level Bible/Missions courses Minimum GPA for graduation Minimum advanced hours Minimum total hours Courses numbered 0* do not count in* minimum hours required for degree.	2.50 2.25 33 128

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VOCATIONAL MISSIONS EMPHASIS (BA)

BA: VOCATIONAL MISSIONS DEGREE PLAN (BIVM)
UNIVERSITY Requirements
Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Bible BIBL 420 Introduction to Exegesis (writing-intensive course) Bible Core Old Testament from: BIBL 451, 452, 453, 454, BHEB 472 New Testament from: BIBL 355, 359, 362, 364, 365, 367, 458, 460, 461, 464, 466, BGRK 311, 312 Church History Choose one course from: BIBH 380, 383, 417, 432 Greek BGRK 111 New Testament Greek for Beginners I and BGRK 112 New Testament Greek for Beginners II or FLFR, FLGE, FLLA, or FLSP 211, 212 (if needed) BGRK 211 Elementary Greek Readings I and BGRK 212 Elementary Greek Readings II or FLFR, FLGE, FLLA, or FLSP 211, 212 Interdisciplinary Supplement From one area Missions BMIS 346 Introduction to World Evangelization BMIS 420 Teaching Good News Mission Requirements BMIS 101 Missionary Life and Work BMIS 102 Missionary Biographies BMIS 245 Missionary Anthropology BMIS 371 World Religions BMIS 421 Fundamentals of Spiritual Nurture Ministry/Missions Internship BIBM 391 Introduction to Ministry and Missions BIBM 491 Reflections on Ministry and Missions Theology BIBD 379 The New Testament Church or BIBD 491 Theology for Ministry and Missions English Sophomore Literature TOTAL ¹Hours (in parenthesis) may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours	(3)¹ 3 3 3 6 6 9 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 63
ELECTIVES
Minimum	9
TOTAL MAJOR HOURS	72
OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum GPA in upper-level Bible/Missions courses Minimum GPA for graduation Minimum advanced hours Minimum total hours Courses numbered 0* do not count in* minimum hours required for degree.	2.50 2.25 33 128

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WORSHIP MINISTRY (BA)

This degree is designed for students who want to prepare for careers as worship ministry leaders. The program includes the first several courses in music theory, music history, some applied music study, and some ensemble participation – but it is not a complete music major. The remaining requirements include ministry, theology, Biblical text, church history, and Biblical languages. An internship is a feature of the program.

BA: WORSHIP MINISTRY DEGREE PLAN (BIBW)
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Bible BIBM 430 Education Ministry of the Church or BIBM 438 Teaching Ministry Bible Courses BIBD 379 The New Testament Church or BIBD 491 Theology for Ministry and Missions BIBH 380 Survey of Church History or BIBH 383 Restoration History BIBH 432 Story of Christian Spirituality BIBL 453 The Devotional and Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament BIBM 391 Introduction to Ministry and Missions BIBM 403 Christian Worship BIBM 440 ST: Worship Ministry BIBM 491 Reflections on Ministry and Missions Greek BGRK 111 New Testament Greek for Beginners I BGRK 112 New Testament Greek for Beginners II BGRK 211 Elementary Greek Readings I BGRK 212 Elementary Greek Readings II May substitute a modern foreign language. May substitute FLFR, FLGE, FLLA, or FLSP 221 and 222 and an upper-level New Testament course. Music Courses Theory MUST 111 Elementary Theory: Sight Singing and Ear Training MUST 112 Elementary Theory: Sight Singing and Ear Training MUST 131 Elementary Theory I: Analysis and Keyboard MUST 132 Elementary Theory I: Analysis and Keyboard Class Piano MUPC 113 Class Piano MUPC 114 Class Piano Conducting MUSE 334 Beginning Conducting Voice MPVN 211 (two semesters) MPVN 411 (two semesters) Musicology MUSM 131 Music in World Cultures MUSM 132 Music Literature Music History MUSM 431 Music History I: Antiquity to 1750 (writing-intensive course) Church Music MUCM 4327 Survey of Congregational Song (Intercollegiate/HSU) MUCM 4328 Philosophy of Church Music (Intercollegiate/HSU) Performance Ensemble MPEI Music Performance Ensemble Instrumental (4 semesters) or MPEV Music Performance Ensemble Vocal (4 semesters) English Sophomore Literature TOTAL ¹Hours (in parenthesis) may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours	(3)¹ 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 3 3 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 0 3 68
ELECTIVES
Arrange electives to ensure a minimum of 33 advanced hours in degree (may include deficiency). May not include Academic Advance courses. Minimum	4
TOTAL MAJOR HOURS	72
OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum GPA in upper-level Bible/Missions courses Minimum GPA for graduation Minimum advanced hours Minimum total hours Courses numbered 0* do not count in* minimum hours required for degree.	2.50 2.25 33 128

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YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY (BA)

BA: YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY DEGREE PLAN (BYFM)
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Bible BIBL 420 Introduction to Exegesis (writing-intensive course) Bible Core Old Testament from: BIBL 451, 452, 453, 454, BHEB 472 New Testament from: BIBL 355, 359, 362, 364, 365, 367, 458, 460, 461, 464, 466, BGRK 311, 312 Greek BGRK 111 New Testament Greek for Beginners I BGRK 112 New Testament Greek for Beginners II BGRK 211 Elementary Greek Readings I BGRK 212 Elementary Greek Readings II Missions BMIS 346 Introduction to World Evangelization BMIS 420 Teaching Good News Church History Choose two courses from: BIBH 380, 383, 417, 432 Ministry BIBM 300-400 (non duplicative) Ministry/Missions Internship BIBM 391 Introduction to Ministry and Missions BIBM 491 Reflections on Ministry and Missions Theology BIBD 379 The New Testament Church or BIBD 491 Theology for Ministry and Missions Youth and Family Ministry BIBM 340 Foundations of Youth Ministry BIBM 341 Advanced Youth Ministry BIBM 435 Adolescent Spiritual Formation BIBM 438 Teaching Ministry BIBM 442 Youth and Family Ministry English Sophomore Literature TOTAL ¹Hours (in parenthesis) may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours	(3)¹ 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 63
ELECTIVES
Minimum	9
TOTAL MAJOR HOURS	72
OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum GPA in upper-level Bible/Missions courses Minimum GPA for graduation Minimum advanced hours Minimum total hours Courses numbered 0* do not count in* minimum hours required for degree.	2.50 2.25 33 128

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Minors in Bible, Missions and Ministry

The biblical studies and missions minor encourages general education students to take Bible and missions courses that will deepen their knowledge of the Scriptures and make them a more valuable minister or missionary in the Lord’s church. A deeper knowledge of textual matters will enhance the future church worker’s ability to enrich the congregation in which that person ministers.

Minor in Bible, Missions and Ministry (23 hours)

MINOR: BIBLE, MISSIONS AND MINISTRY (BIMM)

General Education

BIBL 101 Life and Teachings of Jesus

BIBL 102 Acts-Revelation

BIBL 211 Message of the Old Testament

BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture

Bible, Missions and Ministry Track Upper-level Selections from:

Select (300-499) BIBD, BIBH, BIBL, BIBM, BMIS

Missions Track

BMIS 245 Missionary Anthropology

BMIS 346 Introduction to World Evangelism

BMIS 371 World Religions

BMIS 420 Teaching Good News

TOTAL

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Certificate in Vocational Ministry

The student must work with their advisor and the Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry advisor to determine the selection to be chosen.

CERTIFICATE: VOCATIONAL MINISTRY (VMIN)

General Education

BIBL 101 Life and Teachings of Jesus

BIBL 102 Acts-Revelation

BIBL 211 Message of the Old Testament

BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture

Upper-level textual course

Vocational Ministry

Select (300-499) courses in BIBH, BIBL, BIBM, BMIS

TOTAL

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Certificate in Missions

Both Credit/No-Credit certificates are available to those who major in other areas and desire introductory level proficiency in missions. The Certificate in Missions:

· Is for non-mission majors who wish introductory level proficiency in missions.

· Is not intended to substitute for a missions degree.

· In some cases, can serve as a credential in seeking visas.

· Requires the student work with his or her advisor and the Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry advisor to determine the selection to be chosen.

Note: To establish eligibility for a certificate in missions, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or higher. Only those courses, including all Bible courses, in which a “C” or higher is earned can be counted toward a credit certificate in missions. Should one later desire to enter ACU’s graduate program in missions and use undergraduate certificate studies as prerequisite leveling courses, a 3.0 GPA on those courses will be required.

CERTIFICATE: MISSIONS (MISS)

General Education

BIBL 101 Life and Teachings of Jesus

BIBL 102 Acts-Revelation

BIBL 211 Message of the Old Testament

BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture

Upper-level course

Missions

BMIS 101 Missionary Life and Work or

BMIS 102 Missionary Biographies

BMIS 245 Missionary Anthropology

BMIS 346 Introduction to World Evangelism

BMIS 371 World Religions

BMIS 420 Teaching Good News or

BMIS 421 Fundamentals of Spiritual Nurture

TOTAL

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Interdisciplinary Degree in Biblical Studies
A total of 33 hours are required for an interdisciplinary degree in biblical studies. The student must work with his or her advisor and the Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry advisor to determine the selection to be chosen.

General education, 14 hours: BIBL 101, 102, 211, 440, and 3 hours upper-level course.
Interdisciplinary, 27 hours:
a. Specified, 18 hours: BGRK 111, 112, BIBL 420, 3 hours BIBD, 3 hours BMIS, 3 hours BIBH;
b. Upper level selection, 9 hours; from BIBD, BIBH, BIBL, BIBM, or BMIS courses.

Missions Activities
Continental interest groups – African Mission Fellowship, Asian Interest Group, European Interest Group, Latin American Missions Partnerships and North American Interest Group inform students about opportunities for missions in specific areas of the work, provide encouragement and offer fellowship. Campaigns are organized and conducted in both foreign and domestic contexts, providing students with valuable experience in evangelism.

Mentoring groups – A strong feature of missions training is the mentoring program. Inaugurated each fall at a mentoring retreat, each person enrolled in a degree or certificate program is assigned to a mentor for the school year. A minimum of one hour per week is spent in prayer, self-assessment, encouragement and growth activities. Warm association with fellow missions students is a strong feature of the department.

Course Descriptions

Please see the Course Descriptions section of this catalog. Courses offered by the Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry include those with the following designations: BGRK, BHEB, BIBD, BIBH, BIBL, BIBM, BMIS.

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