American Leadership Institute and Seminary
BACHELOR OF BIBLICAL LEADERSHIP DEGREE PROGRAM
The Bachelor of Biblical Leadership degree is a four-year undergraduate program offered by the American Leadership Institute and Seminary.
Admission Requirements
Applicants desiring entrance into the Bachelor degree program must have completed the requirements for a high school diploma or the GED.
1. Complete Application Form;
2. Submit the application with the $50.00 application fee; and
3. Request official transcripts from each institution attended be sent directly to ALIS.
Program Objectives
As a result of completing the Bachelor of Biblical Leadership degree program, the graduate will be able to do the following:
1. Demonstrate effectiveness in oral and written communication;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of Western civilization;
3. Demonstrate an understanding of man in society;
4. Demonstrate an understanding of basic algebraic concepts;
5. Present an overview of the Bible and its theology;
6. Formulate a Christian world view;
7. Present the Gospel of Christ in a clear fashion;
8. Develop proper exegetical and expository messages and lessons from Scripture;
9. Explain how to organize and administer all ministries of the local church;
10. Demonstrate an understanding of counseling principles and techniques required to meet the needs of the congregation;
11. Explain the importance of home and foreign missions and the role of the local church with respect to missions.
Curriculum
The Bachelor of Biblical Leadership (B.B.L.) degree program builds on the curriculum of the A.B.L., requiring 126 semester credit hours of coursework. The coursework includes 36 semester credit hours in General Education core courses, 33 semester credit hours in Bible and Theology courses, 30 semester credit hours in a major of General Ministry or Women’s Ministries courses, and 30 semester hours credit hours of electives. The required coursework is listed below:
Required Coursework
General Education Requirements (36 semester credit hours)
Intro to Theological Research and Writing - RW 100 (no credit)
English (9 semester credit hours)
EN 101 English Composition I (3 credit hours)
EN 102 English Composition II (3 credit hours)
EN 201 Public Speech (3 credit hours)
History (6 semester credit hours)
HI 101 World Civilizations I (3 credit hours)
HI 102 World Civilizations II (3 credit hours)
Math - MA 201 College Algebra (3 credit hours)
Science - SC 103 General Physical Science (3 semester credit hours)
Social Science – Choose 2 courses (6 semester credit hours)
SO 102 Contemporary Ethics
SO 201 Principles of Psychology & Counseling
SO 204 Principles of Sociology
Music - MU 102 Music Appreciation (3 semester credit hours)
General Education Electives - Choose 2 courses (6 semester credit hours)
CS 101 Principles of Computer Management
SO 102 Contemporary Ethics
SO 201 Principles of Psychology & Counseling
SO 204 Principles of Sociology
GR 301 Greek Grammar I
GR 302 Greek Grammar II
HI 401 American History and Government
SO 302 Principles of Philosophy
SO 401 World Religions
Bible/Theology Requirements (33 semester credit hours)
BI 101 Old Testament Survey (3 credit hours)
BI 102 New Testament Survey (3 credit hours)
BI 303 Genesis (3 credit hours)
BI 401 Life of Christ (3 credit hours)
BI 402 Acts (3 credit hours)
BI 470 Daniel and Revelation (3 credit hours)
HI 202 Church History (3 credit hours)
TH 201 Theology Survey I (3 credit hours)
TH 202 Theology Survey II (3 credit hours)
TH 321 Christology (3 credit hours)
TH 441 Hermeneutics (3 credit hours)
Major Requirements (30 semester credit hours)
Electives (30 semester credit hours)
Students select a major area of General Ministry or Women’s Ministries and complete 30 semester credit hours of specific coursework in the major.
BI 103 Biblical Research Methods (3 credit hours)
ED 201 Survey of Christian Education (3 credit hours)
EV 101 Personal Evangelism (3 credit hours)
EV 203 Spiritual Formation (3 credit hours)
MI 202 Introduction to Missions (3 credit hours)
PA 201 Leadership (3 credit hours)
PA 310 Principles of Biblical Exposition (3 credit hours) or PA 312 Christian Rhetoric (3 credit hours)
PA 320 Biblical Counseling (3 credit hours)
PA 401 Principles of Church Administration (3 credit hours)
WMIN 101 Introduction to Women’s Ministries (3 credit hours)
BI 210 Women in the Bible (3 credit hours)
EV 203 Spiritual Formation (3 credit hours)
MI 202 Introduction to Missions (3 credit hours)
WMIN 201 Evangelism in Women’s Ministries (3 credit hours)
WMIN 202 Leadership and Women (3 credit hours)
BI 310 Ruth and Esther (3 credit hours)
PA 320 Biblical Counseling (3 credit hours)
PA 401 Principles of Church Administration (3 credit hours)
WMIN 401 Practical Women’s Ministries (3 credit hours)
B.B.L. students choose 6 semester credit hours of electives from General Education courses and 30 semester credit hours of Elective courses.
The General Education courses electives may be selected from: CS 101 Principles of Computer Management, GR 301 Greek Grammar I, GR 302 Greek Grammar II, HI 401 American History and Government, SO 102 Contemporary Ethics, SO 201 Principles of Psychology & Counseling, SO 204 Principles of Sociology, SO 302 Principles of Philosophy, and SO 401 World Religions.
The 30 semester hours of Elective coursework may be selected from any other for credit course offered at the undergraduate level which is not part of any other degree requirements.
Program Costs
Please see the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of all tuition and fees.
|
Tuition Charge (per semester hour) |
172.00 |
|
099 Fee |
150.00 |
|
Library and Technology Fee (per semester) |
50.00 |
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Audit (per course) |
100.00 |
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Graduation Fee |
225.00 |