The Accelerate: History track allows students to earn their Bachelor of Arts, History and Master of Arts, Christian Education degrees in as little as four and a half years. As such, this program incorporates the purpose and learning outcomes of the Bachelor of Arts, History degree, providing college-level preparation for service in local churches and other Christian ministries through programs of practical education, spiritual and character development, and theological understanding.
History Major Outcomes
Students completing their education with a History major will be able to do the following:
- Gain a foundational understanding of major historical eras and events from a global perspective
- Gain a foundational understanding of history’s impact on contemporary life and society
- Demonstrate the ability to employ historical research skills to various sources
- Demonstrate the ability to present historical research in written form
- Integrate a biblical worldview into the practice of historical research and analysis
Program Completion and Duration
The Accelerate program allows students to complete the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Christian Education Degrees in 153 total hours, over 5 years of study.
Applicants to the Accelerate program must submit additional documentation in the admissions process and agree to take each year’s required number of courses. Students enrolled in Accelerate must maintain a 3.0 GPA at all levels and attend the mandatory amount of cohort meetings assigned by the Dean of Spurgeon College.
Students who cannot meet the requirements of Accelerate will be transferred to the standard Bachelor of Arts or Master of Arts in Christian Education degree programs, depending on the extent of their progress thus far. Students successfully completing the first four years of the program will graduate with the Bachelor of Arts, History. Once the fifth year of Accelerate is completed, students are awarded the Master of Arts in Christian Education degree through Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Course Catalog
General Education 42 hrs
BN170 Introduction to Business & Finance 3 hrs
CM110 Introduction to Public Speaking 3 hrs
GE101 English Composition I 3 hrs
GE102 English Composition II 3 hrs
GE135 Quantitative Reasoning 3 hrs
GE185 Introduction to Physical Science 3 hrs
GE205 World Geography 3 hrs
GE240 Survey of World Literature 3 hrs
GS101 Foundations for Kingdom Success 3 hrs
HM300 Introduction to Philosophy 3 hrs
HM344 Christianity & the Arts 3 hrs
HT411 World Religions 3 hrs
MS201 Global Missions 3 hrs
PY100 Introduction to Psychology 3 hrs
History Major 42 Hrs
HT112 Church History I 3 hrs
HT113 Church History II 3 hrs
HS105 History of the Western World 3 hrs
HS210 American History I 3 hrs
HS211 American History II 3 hrs
HS250 Latin American History 3 hrs
HS260 History and Historians 3 hrs
HS325 American Political History 3 hrs
HS350 Modern Europe 3 hrs
HS360 Church and State 3 hrs
HS370 African History 3 hrs
HS380 Asian History 3 hrs
HS426 Marxism and Revolution 3 hrs
HS470 History Senior Seminar 3 hrs
Additional Undergraduate Courses 9 Hrs
BS204 Introduction to Hermeneutics 3 hrs
HT350 Christian Doctrine I 3 hrs
HT351 Christian Doctrine II 3 hrs
Graduate + Undergraduate Credit by Exam 30 Hrs
BS2210* Old Testament Survey I 3 hrs
BS2211* Old Testament Survey II 3 hrs
BS2310* New Testament Survey I 3 hrs
BS2311* New Testament Survey II 3 hrs
MN5060* Evangelism & Discipleship 3 hrs
MA, Christian Education Courses 30 hrs
CE8110** Principles of Teaching I 3 hrs
CE8111** Principles of Teaching II 3 hrs
CE8301** Church Administration 3 hrs
HT3110** Baptist History 3 hrs
GRADUATE WITH BA, HISTORY
CE8134 Issues in Christian Education 3 hrs
CE8306 Principles of Leadership 3 hrs
CE8411 Age Group Ministry 3 hrs
HT3300 Introduction to Apologetics 3 hrs
MN5801 Volunteer Ministry Practicum 3 hrs
MS7011 Missiology 3 hrs
GRADUATE WITH MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
*Taken on Graduate level with undergraduate credit given upon successful completion of a Credit-by-Exam. In lieu of the exam, students may also take the undergraduate course in addition to the Graduate level course.
**Taken on Graduate Level and will fulfill requirements towards a BA as stipulated by HLC 3+2 Program.