degrees
The Program Objective is to provide the student with a wide-ranging balance of biblical education drawing from New Testament Studies, Old Testament Studies, Biblical Theology, Practical Ministry, and Hermeneutics. NCBC offers two degrees: BA degree and AA degree.
Master’s Degree
MA Biblical & Practical Theology
- Proclamation and Demonstration: We hope to equip this generation of servants and leaders in both proclamation and demonstration of the full gospel. There will be an emphasis on the work of the Holy Spirit. The desire is to see each study ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit and articulate both the truth and hunger for more of God.
- Spirit and Truth: The degree is meant to balance a Spirit and Truth pursuit with the Practical Ministry and Theology combined. The transformational aspect of Biblical Truth will be balanced to not just produce head knowledge but active servants working in power.
For admission into the master’s program, one must have a bachelor’s degree in any field (or prove equivalency).
bachelors biblical studies
BA Biblical Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree is a four-year degree offered to students for the purpose of providing the academic preparation for real-life applications which allow students to think clearly, examine their Christian heritage, write distinctively, form a comprehensive biblical theology and worldview, and to communicate the gospel effectively.
Classroom lectures and interaction, study times, and research and writing provide the challenge necessary to expand the students’ biblical theology which results in a profound appreciation for creation, life, and truth.
The Bachelor’s Degree qualifies graduates to pursue further theological or ministerial training at an accredited Seminary.
About the BA Degree
Students form a comprehensive biblical theology and worldview, to communicate the gospel effectively.
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (B.A). 180 quarter units are required for graduation. This is considered a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree. To receive this degree, the student must earn at least 45 quarter units in the field of general education. 25% of the degree must be completed at NCBC (45 units).
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Bachelor’s Coursework
core requirements
(45 units)
45 units must be in Biblical Studies with certain requirements as specified:
- Hermeneutics: 3 units
- Old Testament (OT) Studies: 3-6 units
- OT Theology or
- OT Survey or
- Choose any 2 OT book of the Bible courses (labeled with OT prefix)
- New Testament (NT) Studies: 3-6 unit
- NT Theology or
- NT Survey or
- Pneumatology or
- Spirit of God or
- Choose any 2 NT book of the Bible courses (labeled with NT prefix)
- Christ Studies: 3 unit
- Christology or
- Life of Christ 1 or
- Life of Christ 2 or
- Healing or
- Evangelism or
- Systematic Theology or
- Apologetics
- Christian Lifestyles (CL) Studies: 3 units
- Spiritual Formation or
- Christian Worldview or
- Discipleship or
- Any CL course
- Theological Studies (TH): 6 units
- Any 2 theology classes (labeled TH)
- Practical Ministry (PM): Studies: 6 units
- Any 2 practical ministry classes (labeled PM)
- Electives: 12-18 units
- From OT, NT, BIB, TH, CL, or PM.
- Biblical Studies courses may come from the following categories: Biblical Studies (BIB), Old Testament (OT), New Testament (NT), Christian Lifestyle (CL), Theology (TH), and Practical Ministry (PM)
general education
(45 units)
Northern California Bible College offers the Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies and the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies that require a general education (GE) component. GE courses are grouped into several broad categories designed to encourage intellect, imagination of ideas, and multiple disciplines. Current and prospective students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor to develop an educational plan that best fulfills their general education needs and goals.
In order for NCBC to confer a Bachelor’s degree, students will need to have completed a minimum of 45 quarter units of GE (24 units for an Associate’s degree). For the Bachelor’s 15 units are up to the student to choose as GE elective courses; it is recommended that some of these GE units be in Communications/Thinking or additional Science/Math. Certain categories have specific unit requirements to be fulfilled in Areas A, B, and C:
emphasis/ elective
(90 units)
90 units made up of any of the following: additional NCBC courses or accepted transferred credit from other colleges.
AREAS OF FOCUS (BA and AA)
Students may complete as many Areas of Focus (12 units each) and have them added to their degree and transcript at graduation. These courses may be part of the degree electives.
- Theology – take 4 TH labeled courses
- Ministry – take 4 PM labeled courses
- Counseling – take 4 from Freedom Ministry, Mental Health (CL) courses, Identity (CL)
- Christian Lifestyle – take 4 CL labeled courses
- Evangelism – take Power Evangelism, Apologetics, Healing Ministry, and Systematic Theology
Total
(180 units)
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (B.A). 180 quarter units are required for graduation.
Associate’s degree
AA Biblical Studies
The Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies degree is a two-year degree offered to students for the purpose of providing an understanding of the primary doctrines of the Bible, as well as a deep understanding of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and a selected number of specific books of both the Old and New Testaments.
- General knowledge of the content of Scripture
- Knowledge and skills for accurate Biblical interpretation and application to life situations.
- Students will make decisions in doctrine, life, and ministry based on the foundation of the Bible.
- Exhibit the Christian faith in contemporary culture, having developed a biblical worldview and apologetic for Christian values and conduct.
About the AA Degree
Students will exhibit the Christian faith in contemporary culture by developing an apologetics for Christian values.
Associates of Arts in Biblical Studies (A.A). 90 quarter units are required for graduation. This is a two-year degree. To receive this degree, the student must earn at least 24 quarter units in the field of general education. 25% of the degree must be completed at NCBC (23 units). 23 units must be in Biblical Studies (courses with headings of OT, NT, BIB, TH, CL, or PM).
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associate’s Coursework
core requirements
(23 units)
23 units must be in Biblical Studies (courses with headings of OT, NT, BIB, TH, CL, or PM).
general education
(24 units)
General Education courses are grouped into several broad categories designed to encourage intellect and imagination of ideas and disciplines. Current and prospective students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor to develop an educational plan that best fulfills their general education needs and goals. In order for NCBC to confer a degree, students will need to have completed 24 units of general educational courses.
emphasis/ elective
(42 units)
25% of the degree must be completed at NCBC. A total of 23 units must be taken at NCBC.
Total
(90 units)
Associates of Arts in Biblical Studies (A.A). 90 quarter units are required for graduation. 45 units minimum requirement of NCBC courses, also known as the “residence requirement.”
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