Bachelor of Arts in Ministry, Christian Early Education Track
The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry, Christian Early Education Track graduate will be competent to prepare effective Bible lessons, provide caring and effective counsel or assistance to those to whom he or she ministers in coping with the typical problems of life, and provide capable and skilled leadership to the ministries and programs of the local church. Further, graduates will meet the requirements for an ACSI standard license as an Early Education Teacher or Director. In addition to the 79 hours of core studies, the Bachelor of Arts in Ministry degree consists of 20 hours of required ministry courses, 18 hours of CEE track courses, and 3 hours of free electives.
This track launches Fall 2027.
If you would like to know more about this track, please contact us at admissions@ccbbc.edu or call (606) 337-3196 EXT: 150 or 102.
| Bible/Theology: 44 Hours | |
| Baptist Doctrine | 3 |
| Old Testament 1-8 | 16 |
| New Testament 1-8 | 16 |
| Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| Christian Theology 1-2 | 6 |
| Ministry Studies: 20 Hours | |
| Public Speaking in Ministry | 3 |
| Church Administration and Leadership | 3 |
| Spiritual Formation | 2 |
| Missions Preparation | 1 |
| Transition to Ministry | 3 |
| Evangelism and Missions | 3 |
| Principles of Teaching | 3 |
| Bible Teaching Lab | 2 |
| General Studies: 35 Hours | |
| College Research Literacy | 3 |
| American History 1-2 | 6 |
| Church History | 3 |
| English Composition 1-2 | 6 |
| Fine Arts/Humanities OR Music Appreciation | 3 |
| Psychology of Lifespan Dev. | 3 |
| General Science | 3 |
| General Science Lab | 1 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| General Psychology | 3 |
| Senior Seminar | 1 |
| CEE Track Courses: 18 Hours | |
| Principles and Practices of Christian Early Education | 3 |
| Child Guidance | 3 |
| Early Childhood Development | 3 |
| Operations Management | 3 |
| Curriculum and Assessment | 3 |
| Educational Law | 3 |
| Electives: 3 Hours | |
| Required Non-Credit Courses | |
| Christian Services Assignment 1-2 | |
| Chapel (every semester) | |
| Report of Church Involvement (every semester) | |
| Math Proficiency | |
| Total: 120 Hours | |
Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an increase in Biblical knowledge from both the Old and New Testaments.
- Clearly articulate and explain Christian theology.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of people and the ability to minister from a biblical perspective.
- Demonstrate an improvement in communication skills in the context of ministry.
- Demonstrate an increase in leadership skills.
- Write and deliver a sermon or create a teaching outline utilizing proper hermeneutical tools consisting of biblical and literary contexts, organization of biblical content, and proper applications.
- Develop and apply administrative principles in planning, organizing, and evaluating the work of a local church and basic church programs as explored in the Church.
Christian Early Education Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will exhibit knowledge of developmentally-appropriate practices for Christian early education.
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Students will develop and apply administrative principles in planning, organizing, and evaluating the work of a Christian early education organization.