Program Overview
The Bachelor of Christian Evangelism equips students with the biblical knowledge, theological foundations, and practical skills necessary for effective Christian witness. The program is delivered entirely by email, making it accessible to students around the world, including those serving in restricted-access environments or studying from basic mobile devices.
All courses are grounded in Scripture and draw on freely available evangelical resources. Students may progress at a pace suited to their circumstances.
Course 1: Evangelism and the New Testament I
A study of the Epistle to the Romans, establishing the biblical basis for the Gospel message. Students explore human sinfulness, the necessity of salvation, and the theological foundations of Christian witness.
- Identify key passages in Romans relevant to personal evangelism
- Articulate the Gospel message clearly in their own words
- Apply scriptural reasoning in evangelistic contexts
Course 2: Evangelism and the New Testament II
A study of the Gospel of John and the Acts of the Apostles, examining how Jesus and the early church proclaimed the Gospel across diverse audiences and contexts.
- Analyze evangelistic encounters in Acts and John
- Identify principles of contextual Gospel presentation
- Develop personal evangelistic approaches from scriptural models
Course 3: Personal Testimony and Evangelistic Practice
A practical course requiring students to integrate their biblical knowledge with personal testimony. Students compose a personal statement of faith and demonstrate readiness for active evangelism.
- Compose a personal testimony of Christian faith
- Apply New Testament evangelism principles to personal experience
- Reflect on personal calling and readiness for evangelistic ministry
Course 4: Foundations of Christian Doctrine and Biblical Authority
A systematic introduction to core Christian doctrines essential for evangelism, including the Trinity, sin, salvation, grace, and the Gospel. Students also study the nature and authority of Scripture, equipping them to commend the Bible to non-Christians.
- Define and explain ten core Christian doctrines in their own words
- Apply doctrinal knowledge to evangelistic conversations
- Write an essay on the trustworthiness of Scripture
Course 5: History and Methods of Christian Evangelism
A survey of evangelism across church history alongside a study of biblical and contemporary methods. Students examine Paul’s missionary journeys, key periods in the spread of Christianity, and a range of evangelistic approaches from personal witness to large-scale gospel outreach.
- Trace the development of Christian evangelism from the New Testament to the modern era
- Evaluate evangelistic methods drawn from Scripture and church history
- Write an essay on biblical principles for effective evangelism
Course 6: World Religions and Apologetics for Evangelism
An introduction to the major world religions and to Christian apologetics, equipping students to share the Gospel respectfully and effectively across religious traditions. Students also develop general principles for engaging with any unfamiliar belief system.
- Summarize the core beliefs of three major world religions
- Identify biblical responses to common objections to Christianity
- Write an essay on a biblical evangelistic approach to one world religion
- Articulate general principles for Gospel witness in any religious context
Alignment with SACSCOC and Lumina DQP Standards
The Bachelor of Christian Evangelism is designed in alignment with the principles of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Lumina Foundation’s Degree Qualifications Profile (DQP). BCU is not accredited; however, the program is intentionally structured to reflect the frameworks these bodies articulate, ensuring that the BCE represents a rigorous and substantive course of study.
The DQP organizes expected learning at the bachelor’s level under five domains:
- Specialized Knowledge
- Broad and Integrative Knowledge
- Intellectual Skills
- Applied and Collaborative Learning
- Civic and Global Learning
The BCE addresses all five domains. Courses 1 through 3 develop Specialized Knowledge and Applied Learning through intensive biblical study and evangelistic practice. Course 4 extends learning into Broad and Integrative Knowledge through doctrinal study and engagement with Scripture’s authority. Course 5 builds historical and methodological breadth. Course 6 engages Civic and Global Learning through cross-cultural religious engagement and apologetics.
The table below summarizes the alignment of each course with SACSCOC expectations and the Lumina DQP domains:
| Course | SACSCOC Alignment | Lumina DQP Domain |
|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | Demonstrated competency in biblical evangelism | Specialized Knowledge; Applied Learning |
| Course 2 | Demonstrated competency in biblical evangelism | Specialized Knowledge; Applied Learning |
| Course 3 | Demonstrated competency in biblical evangelism | Specialized Knowledge; Applied Learning |
| Course 4 | Breadth of learning; biblical and theological foundations | Broad and Integrative Knowledge; Intellectual Skills |
| Course 5 | Historical and methodological breadth | Broad and Integrative Knowledge; Applied Learning |
| Course 6 | Cross-cultural and apologetic competency | Civic and Global Learning; Applied Learning |
Assessment throughout the program is built around substantial written work, including verse analysis, applied theological reflection, comparative religious study, and extended essays, evaluated against clear criteria by qualified faculty volunteers. Credit hours are calculated on the basis of total student effort, consistent with the federal definition of a credit hour (34 CFR 600.2) as applied within a distance and correspondence learning model.