Bachelor of Science with Split Majors in Biblical Studies and Christian Leadership (BSCL) - Accelerated Degree Completion

Program Coordinator: (English) Michale R. Ayers, Ph.D.; (Spanish) Sergio Estrada, Ph.D.

The purpose of the 120 credit hour program with split majors in Biblical Studies and Christian Leadership culminating in a Bachelor of Science degree is designed to provide Christian leaders with biblical and theological education in order to equip them for a life of vocational or lay service as a leader in the church, parachurch, and/or business. Upon completion of the program, successful students will:

1. Understand and apply the servant leader model for leadership.

2. Develop functional frameworks for effective leadership skills.

Students take only one course at a time in the CBS core curriculum, attending one 4-hour class session, with breakout for small-group collaborative and independent work each week. The courses are accelerated and are five weeks in length. The program is 24 months of six consecutive semesters, requiring 9 credits each semester from the CBS core curriculum. Students are members of a continuing class, a cohort group, among whom an atmosphere of shared learning; personal, family, ministry, and career interests develops. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a Bachelor of Science Degree with major in Biblical Studies and Christian Leadership.

The Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies and Christian Leadership degree is composed of upper division college-level courses totaling 54 credit hours offered in an accelerated form as follows:

1. The 54 hours consist of eighteen courses.

2. Students’ focus will be on one course at a time.

3. The same group of students will progress through the entire program together.

4. At graduation, successful students will have cumulative college-level credits as follows:

• 54-hours CBS baccalaureate core curriculum–all earned at CBS
• 36-hours general education courses–transferred-in and/or earned at CBS
• 30-hours free elective courses–transferred-in and/or earned at CBS

DEGREE AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor students are expected to complete all degree and graduation requirements pursuant to their degree program no later than one year following the successful completion of the research project course. Failure to comply will result in the student being withdrawn from the Bachelor’s program and subjected to re-enrollment procedures and fees.

1. Successful completion of all admissions requirements including completion of high school diploma or GED

2. 54 credit hours of BSCL curriculum

3. 36 credit hours of approved general education

4. 30 credit hours of approved free electives

5. Cumulative 2.0 grade point average

6. Satisfactory completion of 2 units in Christian Service Learning Program and 2 Spiritual Formation units

7. Intent to Graduate Form filed by submitted date

8. Academic advising sessions including all post testing and measurements

9. Graduation/Diploma fee

10. No unresolved disciplinary matter, including but not limited to, student code of conduct violations, library, and/or financial obligation.

11. Completion of exit counseling for students with Stafford or PLUS loans

12. Approval by CBS faculty

13. See Graduation Requirements for additional requirement(s) for all academic programs

DEGREE PLAN FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP (ADCP) 

English Curriculum

This cohort program is a lockstep program and the MAJOR COURSES are designed to be taken in order as shown by this table:

MAJOR COURSES	HRS	MAJOR COURSES	HRS
ENGLISH 9 hours		GENERAL EDUCATION 3 hours
English Composition 1	3	ENGL 3330 Advanced Research and Writing	3
English Composition 2	3	BIBLE and THEOLOGY 27 hours
Literature	3	BIBL 3301 Biblical Interpretation	3
SOCIAL SCIENCE 3 hours		THEO 3330 Major Bible Themes	3
Western Civilization or US History	3	BIBL 3311 Special Issues in the Pentateuch	3
PHILOSOPHY/SOCIAL SCIENCES/RELIGIOUS STUDIES 6 hours		BIBL 3312 Special Issues in the Historical and Wisdom Literature	3
Social Science/Religious Studies1	6	BIBL 3313 Special Issues in the Prophetic Literature.	3
FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES 3 hours		BIBL 3321 Special Issues in the Gospels	3
Fine Arts/Humanities2	3	BIBL 3322 Special Issues in Acts and Pauline Epistles	3
MATH/SCIENCES 6 hours		BIBL 3323 Special Issues in the General Epistles	3
Computer Science or Math	3	THEO 3331 Theological Method	3
Natural Science3	3	LEADERSHIP STUDIES 24 hours
COMMUNICATIONS 3 hours		LSCL 4340 Introduction to Christian Leadership and Leader Development	3
Speech4	3
GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE 6 hours		LSCL 4341 Personal Pilgrimage and Character in Leadership	3
Any courses from the categories above	6
FREE ELECTIVES 30 hours		LSCL 4342 Relationships and Visioneering in Leadership	3
	30	LSCL 4343 Interpersonal Skills for Leadership	3
ORIENTATION non-credit		LSCL 4344 Organizational Skills for Leadership	3
ORIE 1013 Orientation	n/a	LSCL 4345 Case Studies in Leadership and Ethics	3
CHRISTIAN SERVICE 2 units		LSCL 4346 Applied Leadership Research Project I	3
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 1	1u	LSCL 4347 Applied Leadership Research Project II	3
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 2	1u
SPIRITUAL FORMATION 2 units
MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation, 1	1u
MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation, 2	1u

1 History, Philosophy, Logic, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Public Policy, Counseling, Bible, Theology, Foundations of Spiritual Life or Apologetics.

2 Foreign Language, Music Theory, Philosophy or Art Appreciation.

3 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Geology or Anatomy and Physiology.

4 Expository Preaching classes, MSPM 3301-3305, may substitute for Speech. These classes are for men only. MSCE 3323 Women Teaching Women may substitute for Speech. This class is for women only.

 

DEGREE PLAN FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP (ADCP) IN ENGLISH

Suggested Sequence

Year	Fall	Spring	Summer
1	ENGL 3330 Advanced Research and Writing BIBL 3301 Biblical Interpretation THEO 3330 Major Bible Themes	BIBL 3311 Special Issues in the Pentateuch BIBL 3312 Special Issues in the Historical and Wisdom Literature BIBL 3313 Special Issues in the Prophetic Literature MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation, 1	BIBL 3321 Special Issues in the Gospels BIBL 3322 Special Issues in Acts and Pauline Epistles BIBL 3323 Special Issues in General Epistles MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 1
2	THEO 3331 Theological Method LSCL 4340 Introduction to Christian Leadership and Leader Development LSCL 4341 Personal Pilgrimage and Character in Leadership	LSCL 4342 Relationships and Visioneering in Leadership LSCL 4343 Interpersonal Skills for Leadership LSCL 4344 Organizational Skills for Leadership MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 2	LSCL 4345 Case Studies in Leadership and Ethics LSCL 4346 Applied Leadership Research Project I LSCL 4347 Applied Leadership Research Project II MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation, 2

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership - Accelerated Degree Completion

Program Coordinator: Michale Ayers, Ph.D.

Purpose and Objectives: The 120 credit hour Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership at CBS is designed for those pursuing exemplary organizational leadership in business, management, entrepreneurship, church, or parachurch organizations. The curriculum supports a unique philosophy that affirms the business and organizational competencies necessary for success, while challenging students to see organizations as strategic stewardships of Christian leaders. The degree program seeks to develop traits of character and competence in students and prepare them to face the challenges of leadership in an ever-changing world. Upon completion of the program successful students will be able to:

1. Understand biblical leadership and appreciate the value of that leadership in a business environment

2. Develop analytical expertise and functional frameworks drawn from a broad range of managerial skills

Students take only one to two online courses at a time in the CBS core curriculum. The courses are accelerated and are five to seven weeks in length. The program is 24 months of six consecutive semesters, requiring 9 credits each semester from the CBS core curriculum. Students are members of a continuing class, a cohort group, among whom an atmosphere of shared learning; personal, family, ministry and career interests develops. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a Bachelor of Science Degree with major in Biblical Studies and Organizational Leadership.

The Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies and Organizational Leadership degree is composed of upper division college- level courses totaling 54 credit hours offered in an accelerated form as follows:

1. The 54 hours consist of eighteen courses.

2. At graduation, successful students will have cumulative college-level credits as follows:

• 54-hours CBS baccalaureate core curriculum–all earned at CBS
• 36-hours general education courses–transferred-in and/or earned at CBS
• 30-hours free elective courses–transferred-in and/or earned at CBS

DEGREE AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor students are expected to complete all degree and graduation requirements pursuant to their degree program no later than one year following the successful completion of the research project course. Failure to comply will result in the student being withdrawn from the Bachelor’s program and subjected to re-enrollment procedures and fees.

1. Successful completion of all admissions requirements including completion of high school diploma or GED

2. 54 credit hours of BSOL curriculum

3. 36 credit hours of approved general education

4. 30 credit hours of approved free electives

5. Cumulative 2.0 grade point average

6. Satisfactory completion of 2 units in Christian Service Learning Program and 2 Spiritual Formation units

7. Intent to Graduate Form filed by submitted date

8. Academic advising sessions including all post testing and measurements

9. Graduation/Diploma fee

10. No unresolved disciplinary matter, including but not limited to, student code of conduct violations, library, and/or financial obligation.

11. Completion of exit counseling for students with Stafford or PLUS loans

12. Approval by CBS faculty

13. See Graduation Requirements for additional requirement(s) for all academic programs

DEGREE PLAN FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP (ADCP)

This cohort program is a lockstep program and the MAJOR COURSES are designed to be taken in order as shown by this table:

GENERAL STUDIES	HRS	MAJOR COURSES	HRS
ENGLISH 9 hours		GENERAL EDUCATION 3 hours
English Composition 1	3	ENGL 3330 Advanced Research and Writing	3
English Composition 2	3	BIBLE and THEOLOGY 27 hours
Literature	3	BIBL 3301 Biblical Interpretation	3
SOCIAL SCIENCE 3 hours		THEO 3330 Major Bible Themes	3
Western Civilization or US History	3	BIBL 3311 Special Issues in the Pentateuch	3
PHILOSOPHY/SOCIAL SCIENCES/RELIGIOUS STUDIES 6 hours		BIBL 3312 Special Issues in the Historical and Wisdom Literature	3
Social Science/Religious Studies1	6	BIBL 3313 Special Issues in the Prophetic Literature	3
FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES 3 hours		BIBL 3321 Special Issues in the Gospels	3
Fine Arts/Humanities2	3	BIBL 3322 Special Issues in Acts and Pauline Epistles	3
MATH/SCIENCES 6 hours		BIBL 3323 Special Issues in the General Epistles	3
Computer Science or Math	3	THEO 3331 Theological Method	3
Natural Science3	3	ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP STUDIES 24 hours
COMMUNICATIONS 3 hours		LSOL 3301 Introduction to Christian Leadership	3
Speech4	3	LSOL 3306 Organizational Stewardship and Ethics	3
GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE 6 hours		LSOL 3308 Organizational Purpose and the Visioning Process	3
Any courses from the categories above	6
FREE ELECTIVES 30 hours		LSOL 4301 Human Resource Management	3
	30	LSOL 4302 Financial Management for Organizations	3
ORIENTATION non-credit		LSOL 4303 Principles of Marketing	3
ORIE 1013 Orientation	n/a	LSOL 4304 Project Planning and Management	3
CHRISTIAN SERVICE 2 units		LSOL 4306 Applied Organizational Leadership Research	3
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 1	1u
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 2	1u
SPIRITUAL FORMATION 2 units
MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation 1	1u
MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation 2	1u

1 History, Philosophy, Logic, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Public Policy, Counseling, Bible, Theology, Foundations of Spiritual Life or Apologetics.

2 Foreign Language, Music Theory, Philosophy or Art Appreciation.

3 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Geology or Anatomy and Physiology.

4 Expository Preaching classes, MSPM 3301-3305, may substitute for Speech. These classes are for men only. MSCE 3323 Women Teaching Women may substitute for Speech. This class is for women only. 

DEGREE PLAN FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP (ADCP)

Suggested Sequence 

Year	Fall	Spring	Summer
1	ENGL 3330 Advanced Research and Writing BIBL 3301 Biblical Interpretation THEO 3330 Major Bible Themes	BIBL 3311 Special Issues in the Pentateuch BIBL 3312 Special Issues in the Historical and Wisdom Literature BIBL 3313 Special Issues in the Prophetic Literature MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation, 1	BIBL 3321 Special Issues in the Gospels BIBL 3322 Special Issues in Acts and Pauline Epistles BIBL 3323 Special Issues in General Epistles MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 1
2	THEO 3331 Theological Method LSOL 3301 Introduction to Christian Leadership LSOL 3306 Organizational Stewardship and Ethics	LSOL 3308 Organizational Purpose and the Visioning Process LSOL 4301 Human Resource Management LSOL 4302 Financial Management for Organizations MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 2	LSOL 4303 Principles of Marketing LSOL 4304 Project Planning and Management LSCL 4306 Applied Organizational Leadership Research MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation, 2

 

Bachelor of Science with Split Majors in Biblical Studies and Biblical Counselling (BSBC) - Accelerated Degree Completion

Program Coordinator: Rich Cozart, Ph.D.

The purpose of the 120 credit hour program with split majors in Biblical Studies and Biblical Counseling culminating in a Bachelor of Science degree is to provide a biblical model for biblical counseling. The training will prepare men and women to engage in church, parachurch, or private biblical counseling, and provide a base for seminary or other graduate training. The courses offered in the curriculum are not designed to meet academic or other requirements of the State of Texas for licensure as a professional counselor. Upon completion of the program, successful students will:

1.Demonstrate an understanding of the Biblical Framework model for biblical counseling.

2.Apply principles of biblical counseling to specific counseling situations.

On ground students take only one course at a time in the CBS core curriculum, attending one 4-hour class session, with breakout for small-group collaborative and independent work each week. The on ground courses are accelerated courses that are five weeks in length. Online students take classes that are five to seven weeks in length, and the classes occasionally overlap. The program is 24 months of six consecutive semesters, requiring 9 credits each semester from the CBS core curriculum. Students are members of a continuing class, a cohort group, among whom an atmosphere of shared learning; personal, family, ministry, and career interests develops. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a Bachelor of Science Degree with split majors in Biblical Studies and Biblical Counseling.

The Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies and Biblical Counseling degree completion program is composed of upper division college-level courses totaling 54-credit hours offered in an accelerated form as follows:

1. The 54 hours consist of eighteen courses.

2. Students’ focus will be on one course at a time.

3. The same group of students will progress through the entire program together.

4. At graduation, successful students will have cumulative college-level credits as follows:

• 54 hours CBS baccalaureate core curriculum–all earned at CBS
• 36 hours general education courses–transferred-in and/or earned at CBS
• 30 hours free elective courses–transferred-in and/or earned at CBS

DEGREE AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor students are expected to complete all degree and graduation requirements pursuant to their degree program no later than one year following the successful completion of the research project course. Failure to comply will result in the student being withdrawn from the Bachelor’s program and subjected to re-enrollment procedures and fees.

1. Successful completion of all admissions requirements including completion of high school diploma or GED

2. 54 credit hours of BSBC curriculum

3. 36 credit hours of approved general education

4. 30 credit hours of approved free electives

5. Cumulative 2.0 grade point average

6. Satisfactory completion of 2 units in Christian Service Learning Program and 2 Spiritual Formation units

7. Intent to Graduate Form filed by submitted date

8. Academic advising sessions including all post testing and measurements

9. Graduation/Diploma fee

10. No unresolved disciplinary matter, including but not limited to, student code of conduct violations, library, and/or financial obligation

11. Completion of exit counseling for students with Stafford or PLUS loans

12. Approval by CBS faculty

13. See Graduation Requirements for additional requirement(s) for all academic programs 

DEGREE PLAN FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIBLICAL COUNSELING (ADCP)

This cohort program is a lockstep program and the MAJOR COURSES are designed to be taken in order as shown by this table:

GENERAL STUDIES	HRS	MAJOR COURSES	HRS
ENGLISH 9 hours		GENERAL EDUCATION 3 hours
English Composition 1	3	ENGL 3330 Advanced Research and Writing	3
English Composition 2	3	BIBLE and THEOLOGY 27 hours
Literature	3	BIBL 3301 Biblical Interpretation	3
SOCIAL SCIENCE 3 hours		THEO 3330 Major Bible Themes	3
Western Civilization or US History	3	BIBL 3311 Special Issues in the Pentateuch	3
PHILOSOPHY/SOCIAL SCIENCES/RELIGIOUS STUDIES 6 hours		BIBL 3312 Special Issues in the Historical and Wisdom Literature	3
Social Science/Religious Studies1	6	BIBL 3313 Special Issues in the Prophetic Literature	3
FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES 3 hours		BIBL 3321 Special Issues in the Gospels	3
Fine Arts/Humanities2	3	BIBL 3322 Special Issues in Acts and Pauline Epistles	3
MATH/SCIENCES 6 hours		BIBL 3323 Special Issues in General Epistles	3
Computer Science or Math	3	THEO 3331 Theological Method	3
Natural Science3	3	COUNSELING STUDIES 24 hours
COMMUNICATIONS 3 hours		MSBC 3311 Theological Foundations for Biblical Counseling	3
Speech4	3
GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE 6 hours		MSBC 3312 Comparative Analysis of Psychological Counseling, Christian Integrative Counseling, and Biblical Counseling	3
Any courses from the categories above	6
FREE ELECTIVES 30 hours
	30	MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling	3
ORIENTATION non-credit
ORIE 1013 Orientation	n/a	MSBC 3314 Analysis of Common Problems Through Biblical Framework Counseling	3
CHRISTIAN SERVICE 2 units
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 1	1u	MSBC 3315 Marriage and Family	3
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 2	1u	MSBC 4301 Advanced Concepts in Biblical Framework Counseling 1	3
SPIRITUAL FORMATION 2 units
MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation, 1	1u	MSBC 4302 Advanced Concepts in Biblical Framework Counseling 2	3
MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation, 2	1u
		MSBC 4303 Biblical Counseling Process and Methodologies	3

1 History, Philosophy, Logic, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Public Policy, Counseling, Bible, Theology, Foundations of Spiritual Life or Apologetics.

2 Foreign Language, Music Theory, Philosophy or Art Appreciation.

3 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Geology or Anatomy and Physiology.

4 Expository Preaching classes, MSPM 3301-3305, may substitute for Speech. These classes are for men only. MSCE 3323 Women Teaching Women may substitute for Speech. This class is for women only.

Associate Dean of Women’s Discipleship; Instructor

• M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary (Biblical and Theological Studies)
• B.S., Troy University (Computer Science)

Bio

Dean Blocker supports her husband – the president of CBS – Dr. William Blocker and serves as Associate Dean of Women’s Discipleship and Instructor in the Discipleship Department. Her leadership experience spans over thirty years as pastor’s wife, speaker, teacher, counselor, and mentor to women in ministry.

She also serves with the President Wives ministry during the Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) annual meetings and encourages women while traveling worldwide.

At the Moody Bible Institute, Dean Blocker served with a leadership team, leading students to tour and study in Israel, in addition to working as a Technology Consultant.

Dean Blocker is blessed and thankful to her high school sweetheart for over three decades of marriage, five adult children and two precious grandchildren.

Assistant Librarian, Instructor          

M.L.S., Sam Houston State University

B.S., College of Biblical Studies-Houston

A.A., Lone Star College

Bio

Professor Cobos has been serving at the College of Biblical Studies in various capacities for almost 20 years. She has a Master of Library Science degree from Sam Houston State University. Prior to graduating with a Master’s degree, she obtained her undergraduate degree in Christian Leadership at the College of Biblical Studies-Houston. Professor Cobos also has some postgraduate course work from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

She brings over 15 years of experience working with adult learners teaching library literacy and research skills. Apart from co-teaching research and writing, she is currently also the Assistant Librarian at the College of Biblical Studies.

She is a current member of the American Library Association (ALA), the Texas Library Association, and the Association of Christian Librarians (ACL).

Professor Cobos has also served in various ministry areas throughout her life. She has served in children and youth ministries, prayer ministries, short-term missions, and worship ministries. 

She and her husband Marlon enjoy traveling abroad, learning about other cultures and languages, and spending time with their precious nieces and nephews.

Professor Cobos has created a vimeo channel for students to address some of the most frequently asked questions at the library. Click the following link to view https://vimeo.com/librarytutorials, OR if you would like to request a video tutorial on a particular topic or need reference help, please contact the College of Biblical Studies Library through the following link http://www.cbshouston.edu/ask-a-librarian.

Associate Academic Dean; Professor

•B.A., Mississippi College

•M.A., North Carolina State University

•Ed.D. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Bio

In his role as Associate Academic Dean at the College of Biblical Studies-Houston, Dr. Hantla manages library services, strategizes for academic programming, helps with partnerships, and oversees academic excellence as well as faculty development. Dr. Hantla primarily teaching English and Writing at the College.

 

Dr. Hantla's current research interests range from researching best practices for implementing the flipped classroom design to working with accrediting bodies to accomplish the goals of institutions of higher education and applying effective methods for leading and managing student assessment efforts. His expertise is in effective pedagogical approaches in higher educational settings, educational technology, and higher educational assessment. Dr. Hantla also works with faith-based institutions to help students in discipleship and spiritual formation. He has led numerous conference workshops on these topics and continues to seek out partnerships, speaking engagements, and consulting relationships to impact the educational community using his expertise.

 

Dr. Hantla combined his work on critical thinking in a quasi-experimental study researching the effects of flipping the classroom on critical thinking variables measured by a critical thinking rubric. He successfully defended his dissertation with the highest score awarded by SEBTS and is working on turning his dissertation into journal publications.

Publications and Presentations

•Hantla, B. (2018). Setting Up for Success: Qualtrics Surveying Design and Functionality. Presented at the Technology Learning Conference in Houston, TX, October 2018, (see conference proceedings). Available at: https://uhdtlc.wordpress.com/2018/09/25/setting-up-for-success-qualtrics...

•Hantla, B. (2018). Set up for Success: Qualtrics Surveying Design and Functionality. Presented at the Texas Association of Institutional Research Summer Workshop in Austin, TX, July 2018, (see conference proceedings). Available at: https://texas-air.org/assets/pdf/TAIR-Summer-Workshops-2017-Official-Fly...

•Hantla, B., Keith, P. (2017). The Heart of Compliance: Students and Your Policy Manual. Presented at the SACSCOC Annual Meeting in Dallas, TX, December 2017, (see conference proceedings). Available at: https://www.slideshare.net/BryceHantla/the-heart-of-compliance-instituti....

•Hantla, B. (2017). Flipped Classrooms in the Humanities: Findings from a Quasi-Experimental Study. Christian Perspectives in Education, 10(1), 1-21. Available at: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cpe/vol10/iss1/1/ 

•Whitfield, K., Burkett, J., Hantla, B. (2015). Energizing your CASE: A Liberal Arts College’s QEP on Critical Thinking through Writing. Presented at the SACSCOC Annual Meeting in Houston, TX, December 2015 (see conference proceedings). Available at: https://www.slideshare.net/BryceHantla/energizing-your-case-qep-on-criti....

•Hantla, B. (2015). Engaging Students with the Community through the Flipped Teaching Model: Findings from an Experimental Study. Presented at the 3rd International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference in Orem, UT, January 2015 (see conference proceedings https://www.hetl.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/HETL-SoTE-Conference-Pro...)  

•Hantla, B. (2014). The effects of flipping the classroom on specific aspects of critical thinking in a humanities college: A quasi-experimental, mixed-methods study. A doctoral dissertation for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, pp. 264. http://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED556925 

•Hantla, B. (2014). Noetic Sanctification: Using Critical Thinking to Facilitate Sanctification of the Mind. Christian Perspectives in Education, 7(1), 1-22. Available at: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cpe/vol7/iss1/3/ 

•McGee, D., & Hantla, B. (2013). The Portrayal of Fathers in Popular Media. The Journal of Discipleship and Family Ministry, 3(2), 36-46. http://www.sbts.edu/family/files/2013/09/JDFM-3.2-Spring-2013-vFinal-2.pdf

•McGee, D., & Hantla, B. (2012) An intelligent critique of multiple intelligences: a Christian review for leaders. Journal of Biblical Perspectives in Leadership, 4(1), 3-16. http://www.regent.edu/acad/global/publications/jbpl/vol4no1/jbpl-vol4no1...

•Coley, K., Hantla, B., Cobb, C. (2013). Best Practices for Beginning a Flipped Classroom in the Humanities. Presented at the NAPCE Annual Conference in Chicago, IL, October 2013 (see conference proceedings). Available at: https://kencoley.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/manuscript-best-practices-f....

Contributions to Academic Encyclopedias

•George Thomas Kurian and Mark A. Lamport (Eds.). (2018). Encyclopedia of the Global South. New York, NY: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Editorial Consultant.

•Mark A. Lamport (Ed.). (2017). The Encyclopedia of Martin Luther and the Reformation. New York, NY: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Editorial Consultant.

•Timothy Demy and Paul Shockley (Eds.). (2017). Evangelical America: An Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Religious Culture. Denver, CO: ABC-CLIO, LLC. 10 Article Contributions: Association of Christian Schools International; Graham, Billy; Evangelicalism; Family Research Council; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA; Dobson, James; MacArthur, John; Neo-Evangelicalism; Reformed Tradition, Evangelicalism.

•George Thomas Kurian and Mark A. Lamport (Eds.). (2016). The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States. New York, NY: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Editorial Consultant and 10 Article Contributions: Boardus, Everardus; Gailor, Frank T.; Hammet, William; Hillenbrand, Reynold Henry; Lowrie, Walter; Maxwell, Leslie E.; Onderdonk, Henry U.; Peck, Edmund J.; Slocum, John; Whitfield, James M.

•George Thomas Kurian and Mark A. Lamport (Eds.). (2015). The Encyclopedia of Christian Education. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield. 1 Article Contribution: Dykstra, Craig.

 

Distance Education Associate Dean of Operations; Assistant Professor

• B.S., College of Biblical Studies (Christian Leadership)
• M.A.C.E., Dallas Theological Seminary (Christian Education)

Bio

Shane Boothe serves as the Distance Education Associate Dean of Operations and Assistant Professor at the College of Biblical Studies in Houston, Texas.

Prior to coming to CBS, Shane served in a variety of roles in the Information Technology field. Shane's first association with CBS was in 1992 when the school was known as the Houston Bible Institute. From that first Bible Study Methods course he fell in love with biblical higher education in general and the College in particular. Shane has been with CBS full-time since 2003, initially serving as the Director of Information Technology and later as the Distance Education Associate Dean of Operations.

Shane earned his Bachelor of Science in Christian Leadership from the College of Biblical Studies (2006) and a Masters of Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary in January 2012.

Shane and his wife Connie reside in Humble, Texas and have two daughters (Katelyn and Gracelyn) and a son (Nathan). They are members of Humble First Baptist Church where Shane serves as a Bible teacher.

Faculty Directory Index

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CBS demonstrates a strong commitment to the institution's educational mission through faculty who demonstrate scholarship and a heart for ministry. CBS full-time faculty members have significant ministry experience as well as academic qualifications. For instance, the majority of full-time faculty members and adjunct faculty members serve or have served in a staff position at a local church. Some of these ministries include: Missionary, Church Pastor, Associate Pastor, Director of Church Counseling, Coordinator of Pre-Marital Counseling, Student Ministry Pastor, Pastor of Leadership Development, Evangelism Minister, Christian Education Director, Discipleship Pastor, Worship Leader, Church Planting Pastor, Hispanic Pastor, Pastor of Assimilation, Director of Membership and Maturity, Church Consultant, Consultant for Children's Homes, School Principal, Minister of Missions, Camp Director, Chaplain and Minister to Prisons.

The College of Biblical Studies is located in Houston, Texas. Leveraging its academic rigor and biblical worldview training, CBS offers a nationally and regionally accredited college education on campus and online, with several programs offered in the Spanish language. Students receive transformational education and training for service to families, ministries, businesses, and communities around the world. CBS has provided biblically based education to more than 26,000 students since 1976. 

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 Dr. Mike Ayers, Professor 

Dr. Joel Badal, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness; Professor

Esmeralda Barrera, Senior Academic Advisor; Instructor

Dr. William "Bill" Blocker, President, Professor

Zelda Blocker, Associate Dean of Women’s Discipleship, Instructor 

Shane Boothe, Distance Education Associate Dean of Operations; Assistant Professor 

Dr. Douglas Brooks, Academic Advisor, Assistant Professor

France Brown, Jr., Ernest L. Mays Assistant Professor of Expository Preaching and Biblical Teaching

Dr. Brittany Burnette, Distance Education Associate Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Development; Professor

Luzmar Cobos, Assistant Librarian; Instructor

Dr. Richard M. Cozart, Professor

Dr. Nicolas Ellen, Senior Professor

Dr. Venessa Ellen, Chair of Women's Ministry Department

Dr. Sergio Estrada, Professor

Dr. Harold Fisher, Professor

Dr. Bryce Hantla, Associate Academic Dean; Professor

Debbie Harper, Academic Advisor; Instructor

Alex Hernandez, Assistant Professor

Paul Keith, Vice President Administration and Chief Operating Officer; Assistant Professor

Dr. Leonette Lewis, Student Service Coordinator, Assistant Professor  

Dr. Israel Loken, Chair, Bible and Theology Departments; Professor

Artis Lovelady, III, Director of Library Services; Assistant Professor

Dr. Marvin R. McNeese Jr., Chair, General Education Department; Professor

Dr. Joseph Parle, Provost; Academic Dean; Professor

Dr. Phillip Luke Sinitiere, Professor

Dr. Paul R. Shockley, Professor

Dr. Lisa Stewart, Associate Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services; Dean of Students; Professor

Dr. Steve Sullivan, Chair, Ministry Skills Department; Senior Professor

Dr. Debra D. Watkins, Professor  

Dr. Tracy Winkler, Assistant Bookstore Manager; Instructor

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If you would like more information about the merger, please contact: 

Melinda Merillat, Public Relations and Corporate Communications 

Emai: [email protected]; Phone: 832.252.0745 or 936.520.1852.

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Merger Update

Urban Bible College Initiative

Crossroads Bible College and College of Biblical Studies-Houston Pursuit of Merger

Frequently Asked Questions

Student Update 12.11.2018 

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 

Crossroads Merger – General Information 

1. Is Crossroads closing?
2. Why is Crossroads pursuing a merger with CBS-Houston?
3. Has Crossroads considered other mergers? 
4. Will Crossroads Bible College’s name change?
5. Will Crossroads close or relocate? 
6. Will Crossroads be lost in the identity of CBS-Houston? 
7. What are the key phases for project planning and integration? 
8. How quickly will changes take place? 

Accreditation and Course Offerings 

9. How will this pursuit of merger impact the accreditation with ABHE and SACSCOC? 
10. How will regional accreditation affect those degrees issued before the merger? Will our degrees be considered "Accredited"? 
11. Will credits from Crossroads’ courses transfer to CBS-Houston after the merger? 
12. Will all Crossroads’ course programs continue after the merger?
13. Will Crossroads students graduating after the pending July 2019 merger with the College of Biblical Studies receive their diploma/transcript with the institution reflected as Crossroads Bible College or College of Biblical Studies?

14. How will student headcount be affected?
15. How will tuition be affected? 
16. How will Crossroads scholarships be affected? 

17. How will degree programs be affected?

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 INTRODUCTION

We have created this document to answer frequently asked questions to the degree that we are currently able. This document will be updated on a regular basis to provide the most current information available.

In 2015, Inside Higher Education shared a Moody’s prediction that closure rates of small colleges and universities (under $100 million in operating revenues for private colleges) would triple in the coming years, and mergers would double. In 2018, Inside Higher Education reported that tuition revenuecontinues to decline and that 25% of private nonprofit colleges and universities spent more than they earned in 2017.

At a fall 2017 meeting of presidents of Christian colleges and universities, the keynote speaker suggested that schools with shrinking enrollments and growing financial challenges need to consider all their options – including merging with stronger, more stable institutions, creating new partnerships, dramatically changing their programs or focus, selling off facilities and sharing space, becoming online only, or even closing their doors.

So where does this challenging environment leave Crossroads Bible College? We face today’s realities, understanding that we cannot continue the way things are and we cannot go back to the way things were. We can only determine the best ways to move forward – recognizing God’s faithfulness and Hiscalling for our institution.

The board of trustees of Crossroads Bible College, recognize the necessity of change to survive. They understand that we can accomplish more by working with other like-minded institutions in partnership than we can working alone. Therefore, the Crossroads Board and administration engaged in conversations with the College of Biblical Studies in Houston, Texas, over a period of several months to discuss the possibility of a merger of the two colleges.

CBS-Houston has invested significant resources in visits to Indianapolis and has conducted a feasibility study in cooperation with Crossroads administration. The goal was to explore if such a merger might be beneficial to both institutions and might be permitted by our respective accrediting agencies. It has taken many months of collaborative work to get to the place where we are today. The rest of the process will take an extended period in order for us to fulfill all the requirements necessary for a successful merger.

The pursuit of this merger provides a strategic opportunity for both Crossroads and CBS-Houston to address the challenges facing biblical higher education and to create the Urban Bible College Initiative (UBCI) through which Crossroads and CBS-Houston can collaborate to provide the greatest potential for missional achievement.   [TOC]

 

Crossroads Merger – General Information

 

1. Is Crossroads closing?

Crossroads is not closing. We are exploring strategic options with CBS-Houston that will enable us to continue with our mission of equipping Christian leaders to reach a multiethnic, urban world for Christ. CBS-Houston and Crossroads are liked-minded in mission and focus.

2. Why is Crossroads pursuing a merger with CBS-Houston?

The missions of Crossroads and CBS-Houston align.

Crossroads and CBS-Houston are both called to serve multiethnic minorities and urban centers.

Crossroads and CBS-Houston have similar academic programs offering traditional, nontraditional, and distance education.

Both Crossroads and CBS-Houston are pursuing high-quality higher education programs to a diverse student body based on biblical worldview and teaching, as reflected by the accreditations of SACSCOC and ABHE.

CBS-Houston brings some things to the table that are valuable to Crossroads such as regional accreditation, a developed online platform, and a strong team of professionals with a history of success. It also allows us to combine some resources, such as software licensing and information systems.

Crossroads and CBS-Houston leadership believe combining resources and strengths will result in a stronger, more efficient, more effective collaborative ministry.

Perhaps the biggest advantage was stated by Solomon in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up.

Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart. 

 

3. Has Crossroads considered other mergers?

In the last few years, Crossroads has been approached by at least two other Bible colleges to discuss potential partnerships/mergers. However, those conversations were abandoned before making the discussions public. In July 2018, the board of directors of Crossroads officially entered into an agreement to formerly proceed with the pursuit of merger with CBS-Houston, subject to the approval of the national accreditation board, Association of Biblical Higher Education and the regional accreditation board, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.    [TOC]

4. Will Crossroads Bible College’s name change?

In conjunction with the branding and communications implementation planning effort, the renaming of Crossroads will be considered and a recommendation(s) made to the governing board.

5. Will Crossroads close or relocate?

There are no plans to close any Crossroads sites. However, Crossroads-Indianapolis currently owns more property than it needs to fulfill its mission. Therefore, the Crossroads leadership and Board are working on various approaches to address debt reduction and reduction of operational overhead, including sale of the building/property. A purchase agreement for the Indianapolis campus is in place and expected closing date is January 2019. Plans are being developed to identify a new location. In the meantime, we will continue to keep the Indianapolis campus open through June 30, 2019. Selling the current property allows Crossroads to move to a more modern facility with lower operating costs.

6. Will Crossroads be lost in the identity of CBS-Houston?

CBS-Houston will work collectively with Crossroads to preserve and foster the CBGC mission, heritage, and legacy. CBS-Houston values Crossroads leadership and staff, their contributions to the pursuit of merger, and will be engaging appropriate leadership in the merger implementation planning and management process.

7. What are the key phases for project planning and integration?

The major phases include initial Exploration, which covers due diligence and Feasibility Study Report, Board Decisions to approve and commit to the overall project resources, Collaboration to form project task forces with joint efforts to develop integration plans for key functional areas (e.g., Accreditation, Academic/DE, HR, Finance, IT, etc.), Implementation or Integration Execution, followed by Evaluation or lessons learned for future improvement. We are in the collaboration phase.

8. How quickly will changes take place?

During the pursuit of merger process, most changes will be gradual. Crossroads will continue to be governed by its current board of trustees, and CBS-Houston will be involved in major decisions. The pursuit of merger process is a lengthy one that requires approval of the accrediting agencies for both institutions. The timeline below provides a summary of the key implementation steps and actions.    [TOC]

Accreditation and Course Offerings

9. How will this pursuit of merger impact the accreditation with ABHE and SACSCOC?

There is nothing in the Feasibility Study Report (FSR) indicating a risk to the accreditation status of the institutions if we follow their standards and policies. Our team will work diligently to protect the accreditation of both institutions.

10. How will regional accreditation affect those degrees issued before the merger? Will our degrees be considered "Accredited"?

The regional accreditation agency, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, stipulates that accreditation status is given to degrees by students who are currently in a degree program at the time accreditation is achieved. SACSCOC does not allow accreditation status to be retroactive. 

11. Will credits from Crossroads’ courses transfer to CBS-Houston after the merger?

Yes, credits from Crossroads courses will transfer to CBS-Houston.

12. Will all Crossroads’ course programs continue after the merger?

Yes, current course programs will be initially available after the merger. An assessment is being conducted and a plan developed to assist students through any program transitions that are determined to be appropriate. This plan will include communications and interactions with students to assist them with program completion.

13. Will Crossroads students graduating after the pending July 2019 merger with the College of Biblical Studies receive their diploma/transcript with the institution reflected as Crossroads Bible College or College of Biblical Studies?

Crossroads students graduating after the pending July 2019 merger with the College of Biblical Studies will receive a diploma and transcript with the College of Biblical Studies as the degree granting institution.

Sept.-Dec. Prepare SACSCOC compliance certification document

Nov. Substantive Change Prospectus approved by ABHE Commission on Accreditation

Dec. Substantive Change Prospectus approved by SACSCOC Board

Jan. 10, 2019 SACSCOC compliance certification submission

Feb. 11-14, 2019 SACSCOC site visit-Houston

June 2019 SACSCOC Commission approves/denies merger

July 1, 2019 Merger effective date - College of Biblical Studies with Crossroads

July-Dec. 2019 ABHE site visit-Indianapolis 

14. How will student headcount be affected?

CBS-Houston intentions are to retain, and grow, the current Crossroads student enrollment. However, there may be changes in enrollment patterns as decisions are made related to additional locations and online enrollment, etc.

15. How will tuition be affected?

Crossroads’ per credit hour tuition of $395 is currently higher than CBS-Houston’s tuition of $274, and it is feasible, pending final assessment, that the tuition could be reduced or adjusted, as early as 2019-20, to be more consistent with the tuition of CBS-Houston.

16. How will Crossroads scholarships be affected?

Students should continue to receive scholarships consistent with Crossroads’ current student financial aid offerings. Additional scholarships/aid could be implemented as appropriate to affordability strategies and resources.

17. How will degree programs be affected?

A major initiative is to align the current Crossroads and CBS-Houston degree program offerings. It is anticipated that several of the programs will merge into current programs, while a select few will be new offerings. An appropriate plan will be developed to support students pursing degree programs.    [TOC]

Questions?

We will work diligently to answer any questions or concerns. Please send questions to [email protected].

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College of Biblical Studies (CBS) is committed to protecting the privacy of all students, regardless of modality. As a condition of retaining its regional SACSCOC accreditation, CBS is publishing its written procedure for protecting the privacy of students enrolled in distance and correspondence education courses and programs.

Approach and Procedure
To protect the privacy of all students, including distance learning students, CBS supports and complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. CBS makes the text of the FERPA act available to all constituents via the CBS website and publications such as the Student Handbook and Academic Catalog.

At enrollment, all CBS students are issued a unique student identification number. This student ID becomes the unique identifier for the student throughout his/her academic career at the College. CBS does not allow the use of the student's Social Security number as a means of systems access. The College also issues each student a unique CBS email address.

Through the unique student identification number or the student email address, along with a password, the student is able to access systems such as SonisWeb (student information system), GMail (student email system), Blackboard (learning management system), GlobalVFS (financial aid system), etc.

In a similar fashion, college personnel are also issues unique login credentials for all CBS systems. In the event of CBS personnel no longer being employed by the school, the former employee's accounts are disabled to prevent access.

To further help ensure the privacy of all students, all system account permissions follow the principle of least privilege. This approach ensures that a given individual only has permissions to perform system functions and access data that is appropriate for their needs. All systems also employ encryption so that the data cannot be intercepted and read by 3rd parties. And finally, all systems are hosted and maintained by the vendor, ensuring that the systems stay updated and are housed in world-class data centers.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -- FOUR YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM

Major: Women's Ministry

Minor: Ministry of the Pastor’s Wife

GENERAL STUDIES	HRS	ADDITIONAL COURSES	HRS
ENGLISH 9 hours		BIBLE 21 hours
ENGL 1301 English Composition 1	3	BIBL 1311 Pentateuch	3
ENGL 1302 English Composition 2	3	BIBL 1312 Historical Literature	3
ENGL 2312 Research and Writing	3	BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature	2
College Preparedness 3 hours		BIBL 1414 Prophets	4
GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience	3	BIBL 1321 Gospels	3
SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 hours		BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles	3
HIST 2321 Western Civilization 1OR HIST 2322 Western Civilization 2	3	BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation	3
		THEOLOGY 15 hours
NATURAL SCIENCE/COMPUTER 6 hours		THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method	3
BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology1	3	THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit	3
COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing	3	THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation	3
FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES 9 hours		THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy	3
ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech2	3	THEO 3341 Apologetics	3
PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy	3	MINISTRY SKILLS 6 hours
PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics	3	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods	3
CHRISTIAN SERVICE 2 units		MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life	3
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 1	1u	GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES 12 hours
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 2	1u	General Education Electives	12
SPIRITUAL FORMATION 2 units		FREE ELECTIVES 0 hours
MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation, 1	1u	No free electives	0
MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation, 2	1u

 

MAJOR COURSES 36 hours	HRS
WMIN 3302 The Role of Women in Life and Ministry3	3
MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling	3
WMIN 3301 Women’s Spiritual Formation	3
MSBC 3315 Marriage and Family	3
WMIN 4303 Hospitality and Home Governance3	3
WMIN 4301 The Role of Women in Church Administration3	3
WMIN 4302 Women Counseling Women3	3
WMIN 4331 Women’s Ministry Development and Design3	3
WMIN 4321 Women Shepherding Women3	3
WMIN 4322 Developing Leadership Teams for Women3	3
WMIN 4323 Survey of the Ministry of the Pastor’s Wife3, 4	3
WMIN 4324 Spiritual Health of the Pastor’s Wife3, 4	3

Purpose: The Bachelor of Science Degree in Women’s Ministry with a minor in the Ministry of the Pastor’s Wife is designed to equip pastors’ wives with a vast array of knowledge and skill in understanding and ministering to women. Students in the Ministry of the Pastor’s Wife program will learn how to develop a philosophy for women’s ministry as well as practical skills to minister and care for other women. Additionally, this program is carefully designed to encourage the pastor’s wife in her personal life as a woman of God and further equip her to sojourn with her husband in ministry. The students will receive biblically based education with practical life applications so that they can study the Word, apply it to their lives and then teach other women how to do the same. Upon completion of the program, the student will be a stronger asset to her pastor/husband and her local church.

Suggested Sequence

Year	Fall	Spring	Summer
1	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods ENGL 1301 English Composition 1 COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience	WMIN 3312 The Role of Women in Life and Ministry BIBL 1311 Pentateuch THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method ENGL 1302 English Composition 2	BIBL 1312 Historical Literature THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit ENGL 2312 Research and Writing MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation
2	BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling BIBL 1414 Prophets General Education Elective	WMIN 4303 Hospitality and Home Governance MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy General Education Elective	WMIN 3301 Women’s Spiritual Formation BIBL 1321 Gospels THEO 3341 Apologetics MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
3	WMIN 4302 Women Counseling Women BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy MSCE 4325 Special Issues in Ministering to Women	MSBC 3315 Marriage and Family BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics General Education Elective	WMIN 4312 Stages of Women’s Development BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology HIST 2321 Western Civilization 1 or 2 MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
4	WMIN 4301 The Role of Women in Church Administration WMIN 4321 Women Shepherding Women MSBC 4322 Developing Leadership Teams for Women General Education Elective	WMIN 4323 Survey of the Ministry of the Pastor's Wife WMIN 4324 Spiritual Health of the Pastor’s Wife WMIN 4331 Women's Ministry Planning and Program Design MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -- FOUR YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM

MAJOR: BIBLICAL STUDIES

Minor: Women's Ministry

GENERAL STUDIES	HRS	ADDITIONAL COURSES	HRS
ENGLISH 9 hours		BIBLE 21 hours
ENGL 1301 English Composition 1	3	BIBL 1311 Pentateuch	3
ENGL 1302 English Composition 2	3	BIBL 1312 Historical Literature	3
ENGL 2312 Research and Writing	3	BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature	2
College Preparedness 3 hours		BIBL 1414 Prophets	4
GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience	3	BIBL 1321 Gospels	3
SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 hours		BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles	3
HIST 2321 Western Civilization 1OR HIST 2322 Western Civilization 2	3	BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation	3
		THEOLOGY 12 hours
NATURAL SCIENCE/COMPUTER 6 hours		THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method	3
BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology1	3	THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit	3
COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing	3	THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation	3
FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES 9 hours		THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy	3
ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech2	3	MINISTRY SKILLS 9 hours
PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy	3	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods	3
PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics	3	MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching	3
CHRISTIAN SERVICE 2 units		MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life	3
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 1	1u	GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES 12 hours
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 2	1u	General Education Electives	12
SPIRITUAL FORMATION 2 units		FREE ELECTIVES 6 hours
MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation, 1	1u	Free Electives	6
MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation, 2	1u

 

MAJOR COURSES 30 hours
ETHICS, LEADERSHIP AND COUNSELING COURSES 9 hours
LSOL 3301 Introduction to Christian Leadership	3
MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling	3
BIBLE AND THEOLOGY ELECTIVES 3 hours
BIBL 4331 Advanced Hermeneutics	3
THEO 3341 Apologetics	3
Women’s Ministry - MINOR COURSES 18 hours
MSBC 3315 Marriage and Family	3
WMIN 3301 Spiritual Formation3	3
WMIN 3302 The Role of Women in Life and Ministry3	3
WMIN 4321 Women Shepherding Women3	3
WMIN 4322 Developing Leadership Teams for Women3	3
WMIN 4323 Survey of the Ministry of the Pastor’s Wife3	3

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1 ASTR 2301 Astronomy may substitute for BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology

2 MSMN 1303 Principles of Biblical Teaching and MSWM 3323 Women Teaching Women may substitute for ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech. MSWM 3323 Women Teaching Women is for women only.

3 These classes are for women only.

Minor: Women’s Ministry

Purpose: The Bachelor of Science Degree in Biblical Studies with a minor in Women’s Ministry is designed to equip women with in-depth knowledge of the word of God and the skill to practically apply it to all of life’s many situations. Students in the Women’s Ministry minor will have an opportunity to explore various issues that women face and examine biblical truths that are applicable to those issues. Upon completion of the program the student will be thoroughly equipped to minister to women in their local churches, communities, and families.

Suggested Sequence

Year	Fall	Spring	Summer
1	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience ENGL 1301 English Composition 1 COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing	BIBL 1311 Pentateuch ENGL 1302 English Composition 2 THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method BIBL 1321 Gospels	THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit BIBL 1312 Historical Literature ENGL 2312 Research and Writing MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation
2	THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature BIBL 1414 Prophets ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech	MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching General Education Elective THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles	BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation HIST 2321 Western Civilization 1 or 2. BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
3	General Education Elective MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling General Education Elective	THEO 3341 Apologetics LSOL 3301 Introduction to Christian Leadership BIBL 4331 Advanced Hermeneutics WMIN 3301 Women’s Spiritual Formation	BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology MSBC 3315 Marriage and Family WMIN 3302 The Role of Women in Life and Ministry MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
4	WMIN 4321 Women Shepherding Women WMIN 4322 Developing Leadership Teams for Women PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy Elective	PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics WMIN 4323 Survey of the Ministry of Pastor’s Wife MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation Elective

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – FOUR YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM

MAJOR: BIBLICAL STUDIES

Minor: Biblical Preaching 

GENERAL STUDIES	HRS	ADDITIONAL COURSES	HRS
ENGLISH 9 hours		BIBLE 21 hours
ENGL 1301 English Composition 1	3	BIBL 1311 Pentateuch	3
ENGL 1302 English Composition 2	3	BIBL 1312 Historical Literature	3
ENGL 2312 Research and Writing	3	BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature	2
College Preparedness 3 hours		BIBL 1414 Prophets	4
GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience	3	BIBL 1321 Gospels	3
SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 hours		BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles	3
HIST 2321 Western Civilization 1OR HIST 2322 Western Civilization 2	3	BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation	3
		THEOLOGY 12 hours
NATURAL SCIENCE/COMPUTER 6 hours		THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method	3
BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology1	3	THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit	3
COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing	3	THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation	3
FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES 9 hours		THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy	3
ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech2	3	MINISTRY SKILLS 9 hours
PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy	3	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods	3
PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics	3	MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching	3
CHRISTIAN SERVICE 2 units		MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life	3
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 1	1u	GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES 12 hours
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 2	1u	General Education Electives	12
SPIRITUAL FORMATION 2 units		FREE ELECTIVES 6 hours
MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation, 1	1u	Free Electives	6
MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation, 2	1u

 

MAJOR COURSES 30 hours
LEADERSHIP AND COUNSELING COURSES 6 hours
LSOL 3301 Introduction to Christian Leadership	3
MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling	3
BIBLE AND THEOLOGY 6 hours
BIBL 4331 Advanced Hermeneutics	3
THEO 3341 Apologetics	3
PASTORAL MINISTRIES - MINOR COURSES 18 hours
MSPM 3300 Introduction to Expository Preaching: Epistolary Literature	3
Upper Level Preaching Electives	15

1 ASTR 2301 Astronomy may substitute for BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology

2 MSPM 3300 Introduction to Expository Preaching: Epistolary Literature or MSMN 1303 Principles of Biblical Teaching Lab may substitute for ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech. Students declaring the Biblical Preaching minor, who substitute MSPM 3300 Introduction to Expository Preaching: Epistolary Literature for ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech will complete 18 additional hours of preaching courses to satisfy their Biblical Preaching minor requirements. Alternatively, students declaring the Biblical Preaching minor who do not substitute MSPM 3300 Introduction to Expository Preaching: Epistolary Literature for ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech will complete MSPM 3300 Introduction to Expository Preaching: Epistolary Literature and 15 additional hours of preaching courses to satisfy their Biblical Preaching minor requirements.

Minor: Biblical Preaching

Purpose: The purpose of the Biblical Preaching minor is to equip students with the core competencies central to developing and delivering sermons that are Bible-centered, clear, interesting, relevant and life-changing. It is comprised of 18 hours of required and elective preaching courses.

Students learn to develop messages from multiple emphases and genres of biblical literature and to deliver them using a variety of homiletical expressions to the greater glory of God.

Suggested Sequence

Year	Fall	Spring	Summer
1	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods GNED 1301 Stewarding Your College Experience ENGL 1301 English Composition 1 COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing	BIBL 1311 Pentateuch BIBL 1321 Gospels ENGL 1302 English Composition 2 THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method	THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit BIBL 1312 Historical Literature ENGL 2312 Research and Writing MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation
2	THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature General Education Elective	MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles General Education Elective	BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology HIST 1322 Western Civilization 1 or 2 MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
3	MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life BIBL 1414 Prophets General Education Elective	THEO 3341 Apologetics MSPM 3300 Introduction to Expository Preaching: Epistolary Literature LSOL 3301 Introduction to Christian Leadership General Education Elective	Upper Level Preaching Elective BIBL 4331 Advanced Hermeneutics Upper Level Preaching Elective MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
4	PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy Upper Level Preaching Elective Upper Level Preaching Elective Free Elective	PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics Upper Level Preaching Elective MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation Free Elective

 

Bachelor of Science - Four Year Degree Program

Major: Biblical Studies

Program Coordinator: Israel Loken, Ph.D. 

Purpose and Objectives: The Biblical Studies major is designed to equip men and women with the skills necessary for ministry in a variety of contexts. Built on the foundation of inductive Bible interpretation, the program includes training in Christian Leadership and Biblical Counseling. Upon completion of the  program, successful students will be able to:

1. Defend biblically one’s position on major biblical interpretiveissues.
2. Learn and apply principles for Christianministry.
3. Categorize major doctrines of the Bible.

Graduation Requirements:

1. Successful completion of all admissions requirements including completion of high school diploma or GED
2. Minimum of 24 hours in major completed at CBS
3. Minimum of 120 hours tograduate
4. Satisfactory completion of all requirements on Official DegreePlan
5. Satisfactory completion of 2 units in Christian Service LearningProgram and 2 Spiritual Formation units
6. Cumulative 2.0 grade pointaverage
7. Academic advising sessions including pre and posttesting/measurements
8. Intent to Graduate Form filed by submitteddeadline
9. Graduation/Diplomafee
10. No unresolved disciplinary matter, including but not limited to, student code of conduct violations, library, or financialobligation
11. Completion of exit counseling for students with Stafford or PLUSloans
12. Approval by CBS faculty
13. See Graduation Requirements for additional requirement(s) for all academicprograms

MAJOR: BIBLICAL STUDIES

Minor: None

GENERAL STUDIES	HRS	ADDITIONAL COURSES	HRS
ENGLISH 9 hours		BIBLE 21 hours
ENGL 1301 English Composition 1	3	BIBL 1311 Pentateuch	3
ENGL 1302 English Composition 2	3	BIBL 1312 Historical Literature	3
ENGL 2312 Research and Writing	3	BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature	2
College Preparedness 3 hours		BIBL 1414 Prophets	4
GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience	3	BIBL 1321 Gospels	3
SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 hours		BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles	3
HIST 2321 Western Civilization 1ORHIST 2322 Western Civilization 2	3	BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation	3
		THEOLOGY 12 hours
NATURAL SCIENCE/COMPUTER 6 hours		THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method	3
BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology1	3	THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit	3
COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing	3	THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation	3
FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES 9 hours		THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy	3
ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech2	3	MINISTRY SKILLS 9 hours
PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy	3	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods	3
PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics	3	MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching	3
CHRISTIAN SERVICE 2 units		MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life	3
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 1	1u	GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES 12 hours
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 2	1u	General Education Electives	12
SPIRITUAL FORMATION 2 units		FREE ELECTIVES 6 hours
MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation, 1	1u	Free Electives	6
MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation, 2	1u

 

MAJOR COURSES 30 hours	HRS
LEADERSHIP COURSES 3 hours
LSOL 3301 Introduction to Christian Leadership	3
BIBLE/THEOLOGY 6 hours
BIBL 4331 Advanced Hermeneutics	3
THEO 3341 Apologetics	3
BIBLICAL COUNSELING COURSE 3 hours
MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling	3
Upper Level Bible or Theology or Women's Ministry or Ministry Skills or Language Department Electives 18 hours
Upper Level Bible or Theology or Women's Ministry or Ministry Skills or Language Department Electives	18

1 ASTR 2301 Astronomy may substitute for BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology

2 MSMN 1303 Principles of Biblical Teaching, Expository Preaching classes, MSPM 3300-3305, and MSWM 3323 Women Teaching Women may substitute for ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech. Expository Preaching classes, MSPM 3300-3305, are for men only. MSWM 3323 Women Teaching Women is for women only.

Suggested Sequence

Year	Fall	Spring	Summer
1	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods GNED 1301 Stewarding Your College Experience ENGL 1301 English Composition 1 COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing	BIBL 1311 Pentateuch BIBL 1321 Gospels ENGL 1302 English Composition 2 THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method	THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit BIBL 1312 Historical Literature ENGL 2312 Research and Writing MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation
2	THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature General Education Elective	MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles General Education Elective	BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology HIST 1322 Western Civilization 1 or 2 MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
3	MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life BIBL 1414 Prophets General Education Elective	THEO 3341 Apologetics Upper Level Bible or Theology or Women's Ministry or Ministry Skills or Language Department Elective LSOL 3301 Introduction to Christian Leadership General Education Elective	Upper Level Bible or Theology or Women's Ministry or Ministry Skills or Language Department Elective BIBL 4331 Advanced Hermeneutics Upper Level Bible or Theology or Women's Ministry or Ministry Skills or Language Department Elective MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
4	PHIL 2304 Intro to Philosophy Upper Level Bible or Theology or Women's Ministry or Ministry Skills or Language Department Elective Upper Level Bible or Theology or Women's Ministry or Ministry Skills or Language Department Elective Free Elective	PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics Upper Level Bible or Theology or Women's Ministry or Ministry Skills or Language Department Elective MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation Free Elective

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – FOUR YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM

Major: Biblical Counseling

Program Coordinator: Nicolas Ellen, D.Min.

Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of the 120-hour program with major in Biblical Counseling culminating in a Bachelor of Science degree is to provide a thoroughly biblical model for biblical counseling. The training will prepare men and women to engage in church, parachurch, or private biblical counseling, and provide a base for seminary or other graduate training. The courses offered in the curriculum are not designed to meet academic or other requirements of the State of Texas for licensure as a professional counselor. Upon completion of the program, successful students will:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the Biblical Framework model for biblicalcounseling.
2. Apply principles of biblical counseling to specific counselingsituations.

 Graduation Requirements:

1. Successful completion of all admissions requirements including completion of high school diploma orGED
2. Minimum of 24 hours in major completed atCBS
3. Minimum of 120 hours tograduate
4. Satisfactory completion of all requirements on Official DegreePlan
5. Satisfactory completion of 2 units in Christian Service LearningProgram and 2 Spiritual Formation units
6. Cumulative 2.0 grade pointaverage
7. Academic advising sessions including pre and posttesting/measurements
8. Intent to Graduate Form filed by submitteddeadline
9. Graduation/Diplomafee
10. No unresolved disciplinary matter, including but not limited to, student code of conduct violations, library, or financialobligation
11. Completion of exit counseling for students with Stafford or PLUSloans
12. Approval by CBSfaculty
13. See Graduation Requirements for additional requirement(s) for all academicprograms

Major Biblical Counseling

GENERAL STUDIES	HRS	ADDITIONAL COURSES	HRS
ENGLISH 9 hours		BIBLE 21 hours
ENGL 1301 English Composition 1	3	BIBL 1311 Pentateuch	3
ENGL 1302 English Composition 2	3	BIBL 1312 Historical Literature	3
ENGL 2312 Research and Writing	3	BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature	2
College Preparedness 3 hours		BIBL 1414 Prophets	4
GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience	3	BIBL 1321 Gospels	3
SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 hours		BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles	3
HIST 2321 Western Civilization 1OR HIST 2322 Western Civilization 2	3	BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation	3
		THEOLOGY 12 hours
NATURAL SCIENCE/COMPUTER 6 hours		THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method	3
BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology1	3	THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit	3
COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing	3	THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation	3
FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES 9 hours		THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy	3
ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech2	3	MINISTRY SKILLS 6 hours
PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy	3	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods	3
PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics	3	MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching	3
CHRISTIAN SERVICE 2 units		MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life	3
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 1	1u	GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES 12 hours
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 2	1u	General Education Electives	12
SPIRITUAL FORMATION 2 units		FREE ELECTIVES 6 hours
MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation, 1	1u	Free Electives	6
MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation, 2	1u

 

MAJOR COURSES 30 hours	HRS
THEO 3341 Apologetics	3
LSOL 3301 Introduction to Christian Leadership	3
BIBL 4331 Advanced Hermeneutics	3
MSBC 3312 Comparative Analysis of Psychological Counseling, Christian Integrative Counseling, and Biblical Counseling	3
MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling	3
MSBC 3314 Analysis of Common Problems Through Biblical Framework Counseling	3
MSBC 4303 Biblical Counseling Process and Methodologies	3
Upper Level Biblical Counseling Electives	9

1 ASTR 2301 Astronomy may substitute for BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology.

2 MSMN 1303 Principles of Biblical Teaching, Expository Preaching classes, MSPM 3300-3305, and MSWM 3323 Women Teaching Women may substitute for ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech. Expository Preaching classes, MSPM 3300-3305, are for men only. MSWM 3323 Women Teaching Women is for women only.

Suggested Sequence

Year	Fall	Spring	Summer
1	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods GNED 1301 Stewarding Your College Experience ENGL 1301 English Composition 1 COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing	BIBL 1311 Pentateuch BIBL 1321 Gospels ENGL 1302 English Composition 2 THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method	THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit BIBL 1312 Historical Literature ENGL 2312 Research and Writing MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation
2	THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature LSOL 3301 Introduction to Christian Leadership	General Education Elective THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles MSBC 3312 Comparative Analysis of Psychological Counseling, Cristian Integrative Counseling and Biblical Counseling	BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
3	MSBC 3314 Analysis of Common Problems Through Biblical Framework Counseling MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life BIBL 1414 Prophets HIST 1322 Western Civ 1 or 2	THEO 3341 Apologetics MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching BIBL 4331 Advanced Hermeneutics Upper Level Biblical Counseling Elective	General Education Elective General Education Elective Upper Level Biblical Counseling Elective MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
4	PHIL 2304 Intro to Philosophy Upper Level Biblical Counseling Elective General Education Elective Free Elective	PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics MSBC 4303 Biblical Counseling Process and Methodologies MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation Free Elective

Associate 

• Associate of Arts
• Associate of Biblical Studies

Bachelor of Science - Four Year Degree Program

Major: Biblical Counseling
Major: Biblical Studies

Minor: None
Minor: Biblical Counseling
Minor: Biblical Preaching
Minor: Pastoral Ministries
Minor: Women's Ministry

Major: Organizational Leadership
Major: Women's Ministry

Minor: Ministry of the Pastor’s Wife 

 

2018-2021 Academic Catalog

 

Take the First Step 

CBS offers the lowest net price in Texas among four-year private non-profits. Whether you seek on-campus or online programs (or a blend of both), our Admissions Counselors are here to listen and then prayerfully consider how CBS can prepare you for a life and career founded upon God’s word. Please fill out the form below and hit “submit” or click Request Information:

 

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The Difference

Our biblically-based, accredited college degree means that Bible and theology is at least 25% of your accredited coursework. Moreover, your general studies courses (history, science, etc.) and electives have God’s word as the basis for your classroom or online experience, your assignments, and your interaction with classmates and professors. Equipping you with a biblical worldview prepares you to impact the world around you for Jesus Christ! (2 Corinthians 5:20)

 

 

Your Opportunity

A biblically-based degree is right for you whether you are a:

• Busy professional with an ambitious career plan
• Pastor of a biblically-based, discipleship-centered church
• Community leader called to make a difference to thousands
• Parent wanting to build a biblical foundation into your family’s livelihood
• High school student wanting a spiritually sound and encouraging learning environment

 

“I am becoming a lover of Truth who lives to see the Word change me and challenge me. Whether teaching the Bible at church, offering counsel to a friend, or making a difficult business decision, my CBS education is laying a biblical foundation I will rely upon always.”

– Chanelle, Business Professional and Single Mother

 

“It is vital that I handle the Word of God accurately, in order to apply it to the many needs of our growing community… The Lord called me to church leadership, but He also blessed me with a wife and children. The more I apply what I learned at CBS, the more I see how God’s word influences every aspect of our lives.”

– Pablo, Church Pastor of Spanish-speaking Congregation

 

“I am serving the Lord in a way that is impacting the next generation of leaders, citizens, our neighbors!... Whether serving my students, their parents, or my teachers, the biblical foundation I received from CBS is the driving force behind all of my decision-making and communication.”

– Alfred, Public High School Assistant Principal

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Confidentiality

As stated in the CBS corporate policy, HR-302 Confidentiality, “Employees may have access to confidential information. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to, all data, documents, systems, improvements, architectural drawings, equipment, software, programs and student/contributor/employee list and information. This information, no matter how it is summarized, reproduced, or stored, is proprietary and confidential and should not be converted or used for personal benefit or advantage. Any misappropriation or unauthorized disclosure of such information is illegal (Privacy Act of 1990 Revised), prohibited and cause for immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.”

 

Student Information

Understanding policy regarding student information is also required of CBS staff. Per HR-303 Privacy of Records, “Employees should become familiar with procedural requirements for managing student information to avoid giving students or third parties wrong information. If you have any questions regarding what information is to be kept private, contact the Office of the Registrar at [email protected].

 

Personal Responsibility and Liability

All communication follows PR-003 Intellectual Property guidelines to provide overarching guidance in the protection and use of intellectual property.

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