Curriculum Philosophy

Brewer Christian College and Graduate School seeks academic and institutional recognition, but our programs are strong in three areas: spiritual content, biblical study, and ministerial training.

Our academic programs are designed to be practical as well as academic, equipping the Body of Christ (the Church) by:

• Offering Bible-based programs that increase the student’s knowledge of biblical truths.
• Providing quality educational opportunities at a cost within the reach of the average person.
• Creating individual programs of study designed to meet the needs of the individual minister and leader.
• Preparing the student for full-time ministry and lay people for leadership within the local Church.

The administration and faculty at Brewer Christian College and Graduate School truly believe that “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (II Timothy 3:16&17, NIV). At Brewer Christian College and Graduate School, the Word of God is the foundation of each program of study. All students pursuing an undergraduate degree are required to complete a major in Bible consisting of a foundational core of 29-44 semester credit hours of Bible and theology, and 39 hours of Bible and Theology based professional studies. We believe that every student should complete a Biblical Studies major for the following reasons:

1. We affirm the Divine inspiration, truthfulness, and authority of both the Old and New Testament scriptures, in their entirety, and the only written Word of God, without error in all that it affirms, and the only infallible rule of life, faith, and practice.
2. We affirm the power of God’s word to accomplish His purpose of salvation. The message of the Bible is addressed to all mankind, for God’s revelation in Christ and in Scripture is unchangeable. Through it, the Holy Spirit still speaks today. He illuminates the minds of God’s people in every culture to preserve its truth freshly through their own eyes
3. The Bible provides the foundation for effective and powerful service to God through vocation in the Church and in the world.
4. The Bible provides an individual with a standard for living a Godly and purpose filled life.

Program Objectives
The following objectives of the Division of Biblical Studies are applicable to all programs offered by Brewer Christian College and Graduate School and are applicable to the programs listed on pages in this catalog. Our goal is that:

1. Students will gain an understanding into the meaning of scripture by applying sound hermeneutics and the necessary exegetical tools and concepts to explore its contents and use their discoveries to development of a sound theological system of its teachings:
2. Students will become proficient in personal Bible study by mastering the tools required for the task.
3. Students will become motivated Children of God who are transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit and serve the Lord Jesus through daily prayer, Bible study, corporate worship, and demonstrate the Fruits of the Spirit in their daily lives.
4. Students will be able to use the standard found in the Bible as a basis for critical and logical decision making.
5. Students will be equipped to share the hope found in Christ with a lost and dying world in order to effectively communicate the Gospel of Salvation.

Biblical and Theological Studies Details

 

As a part of the foundational course program at Brewer Christian College and Graduate School all undergraduate students are required to complete a 19-37 hour course study of General Education. In each of Brewer’s Biblical studies programs, students will take courses in general math, basic oral and written communication, science, technology, the humanities, and social science. The ultimate goal of the general studies division is to challenge students to be thinkers, guided by the Word of God who can integrate the standard of His Word with knowledge of God’s created universe and today’s culture.

General Education Core
Within the General Education Division, a common core has been established for all bachelor level students. The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies with a emphasis Degree includes the following general studies core:

GEN 101 Online Orientation 1 Credit Hour
ENL 102 English Composition 3 Credit Hours
ENL 103 English Composition II 3 Credit Hours
ENL 151 Classical Literature 3 Credit Hours
HIS 113 History of Civilization I 3 Credit Hours
HIS 114 History of Civilization II 3 Credit Hours
HUM 201 Introduction to the Arts
or HUM 210 Fundamentals of Music 3 Credit Hours
MCS 201 Mathematics For General Education 3 Credit Hours
MCS 231 Principles of Computing 3 Credit Hours
PTH 306 Christian Ethics 3 Credit Hours
PRE 101 Introduction to Public Speaking 3 Credit Hours
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit Hours
SOC 263 Family Systems 3 Credit Hours

Program Objectives
In addition to the common core listed above, all Bachelor of Arts students must take one year of a foreign language is required in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Bible degree.

The following objectives of the Division of General Studies are applicable to all programs offered by Brewer Christian College and Graduate School and are applicable to the programs listed on pages in this catalog. Our goal is that:

1. Students will be challenged to be thinkers, guided by the Word of God who can integrate the standard of His Word with knowledge of God’s created universe and today’s culture;
2. Students will develop the essential skills necessary for effective written and oral communication;
3. Students will gain a simple understanding of the humanities and be better equipped to explore them through the eyes of Christ;
4. Student will gain/demonstrate the knowledge and ability to use basic computer software to produce printed materials, multimedia presentations, and basic accounting.
5. Students will receive an overview of scientific research and be able to integrate its findings into a Godly worldview.

General Studies Details