Bachelor of Arts
Purpose:
To develop in learners foundational knowledge and analytical skills within a Christian worldview that will equip them for ministry and community service.
Learning Competencies:
- Learners will develop the basic skills of observation, interpretation, and application in the study of the Bible.
- Learners will be able to develop skills of critical thinking in their reading, researching, writing, and speaking.
- Learners will understand and evaluate the arts and sciences in relationship to Christian living.
- Learners will be able to identify and describe the main contributors, theories, and practices of their major area of study.
General B.A. Structure
- Bachelor's General Education – 30 credits
- RW 409 Research and Writing - 3 credits
- Biblical Languages - 6 credits
- General Electives - 6 credits
- Bachelor's Great Books or Church Father Electives - 15 credits
- Bible Core - 30 credits
- Major Core – 27 credits
- Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits
- General Electives (Associate of Arts Degree or Transfer Credit) – 60 credits
- Major Core – 27 credits (18 credits must be earned at Trinity)
- Spiritual Formation Core – 3 credits (3 credits – Must be earned at Trinity)
- Bible Core – 30 credits (6 credits must be earned at Trinity)
General B.A. Information
Prerequisite: High School Diploma or its equivalent, or successful completion of 12 college-level semester credits with a ‘C’ or higher for each course.
Total Credits Required = 120. A minimum of 27 credits must be earned at Trinity consisting of 6 Bible Core credits, 18 Major Core credits, and 3 Spiritual Formation credits. All courses are 3 semester credit hours unless noted otherwise (Spiritual Formation Courses are 1 credit hour each). Courses may be taken in any order unless otherwise specified. A maximum of 93 credits may be satisfied via transfer credits from other educational institutions. General Elective credits must meet one of two criteria: (1) comparable to a course taught at Trinity, or (2) connectivity to Trinity’s program as demonstrated by fulfillment of one of Trinity’s Mission Objectives. Transfer (grades of ‘C’ or above) must satisfy the requirements of the program.
Total Credits Required = 120. A minimum of 27 credits must be earned at Trinity consisting of 6 Bible Core credits, 18 Major Core credits, and 3 Spiritual Formation credits. All courses are 3 semester credit hours unless noted otherwise (Spiritual Formation Courses are 1 credit hour each). Courses may be taken in any order unless otherwise specified. A maximum of 93 credits may be satisfied via transfer credits from other educational institutions. General Elective credits must meet one of two criteria: (1) comparable to a course taught at Trinity, or (2) connectivity to Trinity’s program as demonstrated by fulfillment of one of Trinity’s Mission Objectives. Transfer (grades of ‘C’ or above) must satisfy the requirements of the program.
