After completing the Bachelor of Arts In Theology degree program, you’ll be able to…

• Demonstrate the breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of the Bible, Christian doctrines, and ministry principles

• Apply concepts and principles drawn from a systematic and coherent body of knowledge in a wide range of day-to-day ministry situations, demonstrating appropriate communication and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrate the academic skills and abilities necessary to undertake research, and to comprehend and evaluate new information, concepts, and evidence from a range of sources

• Demonstrate the ability to review, consolidate, extend, and use the knowledge, comprehension, and academic skills developed in the program

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and teamwork skills, appropriate to academic scholarship and/or further study

• Demonstrate the skills required to answer questions and address problems related to Christian life and doctrine and to many spiritual, personal, and relational issues relevant to life and ministry in church and para church settings

• Continue the process of effective lifelong learning.

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Why you’ll need to complete General Education…

The General Education requirements of the program are designed to provide the student with a diverse educational experience in the Liberal Arts, producing not only an effective Christian scholar, but a world citizen. The General Education curriculum provides students with a functional understanding of the humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, natural sciences/mathematics, and computers by illustrating how the various disciplines investigate the totality of knowledge, the means used to acquire and organize it, and the ways in which disciplines interrelate with each other. The outcomes of General Education courses are the acquisition of knowledge across the primary academic disciplines and the development of skills for critical and creative thinking. Upon completion of the required General Education, the student will be able to:

• Think independently and critically in solving problems.

• Communicate effectively in writing and speaking

• Identify scientific influences which affect their role as a world citizen

• Identify historical, cultural, and social influences which affect their role as a world citizen

• Demonstrate an active concern for the problems of humanity through service and concern for others

• Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, religious, and linguistic differences

• Participate as a world citizen and demonstrate the responsibility world citizen’s share for their common global future

To ensure broad coverage of content, a minimum number of credit hours must be obtained for each of the five areas of study listed below:

• Humanities (6 credit hours)

• Fine Arts (3 credit hours)

• Social and Behavioral Science (6 credit hours)

• Natural Science and Mathematics (6 credit hours)

• Computer Skills (3 credit hours)

GOTSI Bible Institute will accept transfer of general education courses to satisfy the general education requirement if the proffered course:

1. Was Taken at an Accredited College or University

2. Was Completed with a Minimum Grade of (C 2.0 on a 4.0 Scale)