GRACE COLLEGE | AKRON
Imagine finishing college with a fully accredited Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies degree from Grace College, while being mentored by godly men and women, and getting hands-on ministry experience in a local church setting.

ACADEMICS
Earn a well-respected Bible degree while attending classes using Grace College’s world-class curriculum. The Akron program has been approved by the Higher Learning Commission, the accrediting body of Grace College, and the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
MENTORING
Be mentored and encouraged to grow and build the qualifications you will need for ministry.
MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
Practically apply what you’re learning and gain valuable leadership and ministry experience.
That’s the degree program Grace Church of Greater Akron has created in partnership with Grace College.
The combination of these three elements has revolutionized the way ministry training is carried out. We facilitate a unique college experience with benefits beyond that of the traditional college experience.
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B.S. IN BIBLICAL STUDIES
SCHEDULE OF STUDY (120 CREDIT HOURS)
Grace College Akron is here to equip you for ministry through a biblically based bachelor’s degree with a ministry leadership emphasis.
FALL |
CREDIT HOURS |
SESSION A | |
FYE 1010 – Freshman Foundations | 3 |
BIB 1050 – Exploring the Bible | 3 |
Session B | |
BBL 2010 – Understanding the Old Testament | 3 |
ENG 1100 – Effective Writing | 3 |
PSY 1200 – Essentials in Behavioral Science | 3 |
SPRING |
CREDIT HOURS |
SESSION A | |
BIB 2010 – Scripture and Interpretation | 3 |
PHI 3010 – Christianity and Critical Thinking | 3 |
Session B | |
HUM 2000 – Global Perspectives | 3 |
BBL 2020 – Understanding the New Testament | 3 |
SUMMER |
CREDIT HOURS |
MLD2020 – Ministry Leadership Seminar 1 | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 33
Curriculum schedule and course offerings are subject to change.
FALL |
CREDIT HOURS |
SESSION A | |
BBL 3010 – Defining Doctrines of Christian Faith | 3 |
SCI 2030 – Faith, Science, and Reason | 3 |
Session B | |
MIS 3220 – Principles and Practices of Prayer | 3 |
COM 1100 – Public Speaking | 3 |
SPRING |
CREDIT HOURS |
SESSION A | |
BIB 2310 – History of Christianity | 3 |
MAT 3200 – Probability and Statistics | 3 |
Session B | |
BBL 3090 – Spiritual Formation | 3 |
BBL 3140 – Biblical Backgrounds | 3 |
SUMMER |
CREDIT HOURS |
MLD3020 – Ministry Leadership Seminar 2 | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 30
Curriculum schedule and course offerings are subject to change.
FALL |
CREDIT HOURS |
SESSION A | |
MLD 1000 – Principles of Ministry Leadership | 3 |
MLD 2700 – Servant Leadership | 3 |
Session B | |
MLD 3400 – Communication in Christian Ministry | 3 |
MLD 3000 – Nonprofit Financial Management | 3 |
SPRING |
CREDIT HOURS |
SESSION A | |
BBL 3000 – Theological Systems | 3 |
ICS 3650 – lntercultural Ministry | 3 |
Session B | |
BIB 3300 – Essential Doctrinal Themes | 3 |
PH I 3000 – Apologetics in a Postmodern World | 3 |
SUMMER |
CREDIT HOURS |
MLD4020 – Ministry Leadership Seminar 3 | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 30
Curriculum schedule and course offerings are subject to change.
FALL |
CREDIT HOURS |
SESSION A | |
ECN 3000 – Consumer Economics | 3 |
BIB 3290 – New Testament Bible Exposition | 3 |
MLD 3300 – Ministry: Outreach and Care | 3 |
Session B | |
BIB 3310 – Old Testament Bible Exposition | 3 |
HIS 1380 – Contemporary America and the World | 3 |
SPRING |
CREDIT HOURS |
SESSION A | |
BIB 4060 – Expository Preaching | 3 |
SOC 1100 – Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Session B | |
BBL 4810 – Senior Seminar | 3 |
HUM 2100 – Creative Arts and Culture | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 27
Curriculum schedule and course offerings are subject to change.
RESOURCES
Grace College Akron provides several resources to help you succeed as a student and as a person.
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