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Department of Christian Studies

Christian Studies students pursuing a BA degree receive a broad liberal arts education and an opportunity to specialize in one of the major fields of the College of Christian Studies. In addition to taking Old and New Testament Survey, which are required of all UMHB students, BA students complete 39 hours of study in their Christian Studies majors. BA students must also complete a minor (in the CCS, 18 hours). BA students who are majoring in a field in Christian Studies may complete a minor in Biblical Languages, Philosophy, Biblical Studies, and Christian Ethics or in a discipline outside the CCS.

Certificate in Christian Ministry

Description: The Certificate in Christian Ministry is designed for ministries and church memebers desiring entry-level preparation for ministry service. Students earn Certificate "units" for completed courses. Theses Certificate units may transfer if and when a Certificate student is admitted to the regular undergraduate program of the University (see "Transfer of Certificate Units" below). The program is offered through extension centers for those who desire increased knowledge of the Bible, Baptist history and doctrines, and Christian ministry. The Certificate in Christian Ministry is available to anyone (except regularly admitted students) who demonstrates reading and writing proficiency regardless of educational background. Admission Students must complete an application form which can be obtained through the program contact person. Applications are due no later than the first class day and can be submitted to the program contact person. A non-refundable, one-time application fee of $25 will be turned in with the application. Students who have not graduated from high school or completed the General Educational Development Testing Program (GED) must demonstrate language proficiency in reading and writing. A proficiency test must be taken before the second class session. The Belton campus will provide the test, but students should talk to their local contact person to set up a time and place to take it. Audit Any student desiring to benefit from the instruction in a course may audit the course if the space is available. An auditor's work will not be evaluated by the instructor not will any credit or a grade be received by the auditor. the decision to audit must be done at registration and cannot be changed after the close of the registration period. The cost of auditing a course is half the regular tuition rate ($80). The BGCT ministerial scholarship cannot be used to cover this charge. Financial Arrangements The cost of the Certificate in Christian Ministry program is $160 per credit hour (compared to $475 per credit hour for regular undergraduate courses). The Baptist General Convention of Texas offers a ministerial scholarship, the amount of which is presently $50 per credit hour at UMHB to licensed, ordainted or certified Southern Baptist ministers. The application and approval process does take some time, so it is best for students to apply as soon as possible when they decide to begin the program. This scholarship cannot be used to cover the cost of auditing classes. Contact the College of Christian Studies (254) 295-5075, for more information. If a church, a church-related organization of another Christian denomination, or any person or other organization wishes to help fund the education of its ministers through this program, such scholarships may also be applied towards a student's bill. Payment must be made in full at the time of registration. Transfer of Certificate Units The Certificate in Christian Ministry is a "delayed-credit" program. Students who complete the Certificate program may apply for admission to the regular undergraduate program of the University. If these students successfully matriculate as regular students, they may transfer eighteen (18) certificate units toward undergraduate degree programs. The eighteen (18) certificate units will transfer as credits for the following entry-level (1000-level courses): CSBS 1311 Old Testament Survey, CSBS 1312 New Testament Survey, CSMN 1320 Introduction to Chrisitan Ministry, and nine (9)hours of 1000-level liberal arts core electives. A minimum grade of "C" is required in order for a course to be applied to an UMHB college degree plan.

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