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Griggs University Degree Program Objectives
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
The B.S. in Business Management for the Christian helps to prepare students for the challenging task of managing a business or serving their church as a treasurer, Christian bookstore manager, Christian salesperson, etc. This program is available internationally only, not in North America.
Program Objectives:
- Students will understand and apply principles of accounting.
- Students will understand and apply principles of economics.
- Students will demonstrate savvy business strategy and understanding.
- Students will understand legal principles of business law.
- Students will apply business principles within the context of Christian faith.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to manage business finance and personnel.
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies
The general studies program requires a minimum of 120 semester hours including a minimum of 36 hours from 300- and 400-level courses.
Program Objectives:
- Students will demonstrate quality writing and communication skills.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the impact of humanities on human society.
- Students will demonstrate basic skill level in math and science.
- Students will demonstrate basic computer skills.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding and practice of healthful living principles.
- Students will apply their Christian faith in the context of work and study.
Associate of Arts in Personal Ministries
The Associate of Arts in Personal Ministries is designed to provide a general background in doctrine and biblical knowledge for lay leaders and Bible workers interested in conducting Bible studies and contributing to the effectiveness of their local church.
Program Objectives:
- Students will reflect on issues of faith within the framework of a Seventh-day Adventist community
- Students will articulate their own convictions and share those with others
- Student will understand and explain the basic doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Students will demonstrate a familiarity with the Bible and a basic understanding of the process of biblical interpretation
- Students will demonstrate a familiarity with the writings of Ellen G. White and the development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Bachelor of Arts in Religion
The Bachelor of Arts in Religion major is designed as a liberal arts major, especially suited for adults who come to a desire to contribute to Adventist ministry after a career in another field. It may also prepare students to become Bible workers or Bible teachers, but it is not designed to be the avenue for a young student whose first career is the ministry. However, adult students with experience working in the local church may use this degree for entry into the seminary or the MCM and MPM programs offered by many Seventh-day Adventist institutions.
Program Objectives:
- Students will reflect on issues of faith within the framework of a Seventh-day Adventist community
- Students will articulate their own convictions, share their convictions with others, and explain the biblical foundations of their convictions
- Students will demonstrate an ability to use the principles of biblical interpretation necessary for personal growth, ministry, and continuing education in ministry
- Students will demonstrate the ability to do research and use information garnered from research
- Students will comprehend and explain the principles of Christian faith and the doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the writings and ministry of Ellen G. White and the global mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Students will demonstrate a commitment to nurturing community through regular worship and participation in a local church organization
- Students will trace the great controversy through biblical times to the ultimate conclusion in last-day events.
Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies
The theological studies major requires a minimum of 120 semester hours, including a minimum of 36 hours from 300- and 400-level courses. All theological studies majors must complete a senior project or paper under the direction of a faculty member before graduation. For more information, see the Academic Information section. The B.A. in Theological Studies was designed to provide the foundation necessary for a student planning to enter the gospel ministry. It consists of a combination of courses in biblical studies and applied theology necessary for pastors in training. Students with bachelor’s degrees in Theological Studies have also been prepared for seminary attendance.
Program Objectives:
- Students will reflect on issues of faith within the framework of a Seventh-day Adventist community
- Students will articulate their own convictions, share their convictions
with others, and explain the biblical foundations of their convictions
- Students will demonstrate an ability to use the principles of biblical interpretation necessary for personal growth, ministry, and continuing education in ministry
- Students will demonstrate the ability to do research and use
information garnered from research
- Students will comprehend and explain the principles of Christian faith and the doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the writings and ministry of Ellen G. White and the global mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Students will demonstrate a commitment to nurturing community through regular worship and participation in a local church organization
- Students will trace the great controversy through biblical times to the ultimate conclusion in last-day events.
- Students will be able to read and understand Biblical Greek.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to apply theology in preaching and ministry.
- Students will understand the principles of church leadership and management.
Bachelor of Science in Religious Education
The B.S. in Religious Education provides students with a strong foundation in both Biblical principles and educational methods. Students who finish this program may serve a local church conference as a Bible study worker. Teachers seeking denominational certification or whose first degree was awarded by a non-Adventist institution may also benefit from this program.
Program Objectives:
- Students will reflect on issues of faith within the framework of a Seventh-day Adventist community
- Students will articulate their own convictions, share their convictions with others, and explain the biblical foundations of their convictions
- Students will demonstrate an ability to use the principles of biblical interpretation necessary for personal growth, ministry, and continuing education in ministry
- Students will demonstrate the ability to do research and use information garnered from research
- Students will comprehend and explain the principles of Christian faith and the doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the writings and ministry of Ellen G. White and the global mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Students will demonstrate a commitment to nurturing community through regular worship and participation in a local church organization
- Students will trace the great controversy through biblical times to the ultimate conclusion in last-day events.
- Students will understand teaching theory as it applies to religious education.
- Students will apply principles of psychology to teaching situations.
- Students will apply appropriate evaluation strategies to their education.
One-Year Certificate in Pastoral Ministry
The One-Year Certificate in Pastoral Ministry has been designed to provide a marker of achievement for the student who has completed approximately 25 percent of the course work for a bachelor’s degree and 50 percent of the course work for an associate’s degree. It serves as an incentive for students to continue their work.
Program Objectives:
- Students will reflect on issues of faith within the framework of a Seventh-day Adventist community
- Students will articulate their own convictions and share those with others
- Student will understand and explain the basic doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Students will demonstrate a familiarity with the Bible and a basic understanding of the process of biblical interpretation
Master of Business Administration
Program Objectives:
- Discipline-specific Competency: Demonstrate a mastery of course content, research capability, and the ability to apply theory in practice.
- Communication: Demonstrate effective communication skills though reading, writing, speaking and listening, and proficiency in the use of electronic modes of communication.
- Analytical Skills: Demonstrate administrative/management skills, including the ability to anticipate, understand, diagnose, and analyze problems using appropriate resources and technology.
- Professional Development: Develop management skills that will facilitate progression to the next career step.
- Ethos: Develop and demonstrate an ethic consistent with the ethos of the university.
- Teamwork: Develop the ability to participate either as a member or leader of an organization, a committee, task force, board, or other group project in generating and achieving its collective goals.
- Effective Citizenship: Develop awareness of the characteristics and needs of a diverse community, understand the value of contributing time and effort to achieve community goals, and accept responsibility for personal actions.
- Critical Thinking Skills: Demonstrate critical thinking skills in order to manage creatively, anticipate and solve problems, plan strategically, use resources and technology creatively and effectively.
Master of Christian Ministry (MCM)
Griggs University’s Master of Christian Ministry degree is designed to develop the following student outcomes:
- A person who can engage in rigorous and sound Biblical scholarship.
- A person who can interpret church beliefs and doctrines in culturally sensitive and relevant ways.
- A person who is professionally competent in the skills of preaching, teaching, counseling, evangelism, administration and spiritual formation.
- A person who can prepare a church or organization to fulfill Christ’s great commission to evangelize the world.
- A person who has a living and mature faith.
- A person who studies God’s Word and seeks His will regarding the culturally sensitive and morally complex problems of today.
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