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Ministry Degrees

There are so many aspects to the ministry found in every church - from Pastors and Assistant Pastors, to Youth Ministers, to Senior Adult Ministers, to Worship Ministers, and more. In this curriculum, students explore the Biblical and theological basis for ministry, This field of study equips ministers seeking to hone their skills in Biblical and theological reflection, empowering them to engage changes that have proven effective in fostering church growth, plant seedling churches in areas that are not served, and explore methods within a particular area of ministry to improve their service and leadership among God's people.

The following presents the curricula information of each of the degrees in this field of study. (Note: BBC&TS students are given this information as a document displaying their own academic accomplishments as it relates to these degree requirements.) There are two tracks presented below at the doctorate level, a MMin-to-DMin and a MDiv-to-DMin track. Please make sure that you consider the appropriate curriculum based on your desires.

Associate in Ministry
Degree Requirements

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You will see in the requirements presented below that the curriculum requirements of this degree integrate not only courses taught by Breakthrough Bible College, but also a wide array of subjects that ensure students receive a well-rounded education at the undergraduate level. These General Education requirements, sometimes referred to as Liberal Arts requirements, parallel those of thousands of colleges and universities across the nation and lay a foundation for our students to succeed in their educational advancement here.The curriculum requirements for this degree is presented in our catalog, available on request from BBC&TS.

LLEC: Each student at Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary is required to submit a Portfolio that is evaluated by our academic experts for Lifelong Learning Experiential Credit. There is no guarantee that a student will receive any college credit through this process, but for those who have acquired knowledge through their life experiences in academic subjects, we will award them the credit they deserve. After all, it is not how you learned what you learned that matters ... it is that you learned what you learned that really counts.

Total Required For This Degree 60 sem hrs

Bachelor of Ministry
Degree Requirements

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You will see in the requirements presented below that the curriculum requirements of this degree integrate not only courses taught by Breakthrough Bible College, but also a wide array of subjects that ensure students receive a well-rounded education at the undergraduate level. These General Education requirements, sometimes referred to as Liberal Arts requirements, parallel those of thousands of colleges and universities across the nation and lay a foundation for our students to succeed in their educational advancement here. The curriculum requirements for this degree is presented in our catalog, available on request from BBC&TS.

FAST PAK Sessions: Intense directed studies in approved areas of study may result in a student earning up to 23 semester hours of credit through FAST PAK sessions. If more than 15 semester hours is awarded for completion of the FAST PAK requirements, the excess credit will be applied to the Free Electives section below.

LLEC: Each student at Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary is required to submit a Portfolio that is evaluated by our academic experts for Lifelong Learning Experiential Credit. There is no guarantee that a student will receive any college credit through this process, but for those who have acquired knowledge through their life experiences in academic subjects, we will award them the credit they deserve. After all, it is not how you learned what you learned that matters . it is that you learned what you learned that really counts.

Total Required For This Degree 120 sem hrs

Master of Ministry
Degree Requirements

Prerequisite Studies in Ministry Required

A prerequisite for Advanced Studies at the Master's level is completion of Basic Advance Studies (BAS). Those who have earned their baccalaureate degree at Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary will have met this requirement. Those who are transferring from another program and have earned their Bachelor's degree elsewhere will be required to complete BAS first, then continue with this requirement. BAS consists of five phases of individualized studies in the subject category at hand, each of which is worth 3 semester hours of credit. Your professor at Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary will provide you with your BAS assignments during registration. All assignments are to be typewritten, accompanied with a cover sheet with the student's name and identification number. Present the assignments for all five phases in one package to your professor, printed with a clear font and inserted into a single binder.

The curriculum requirements for this degree is presented in our catalog, available on request from BBC&TS.

•  FAST PAK Sessions: Intense directed studies in approved areas of study may result in a student earning up to 23 semester hours of credit through FAST PAK sessions. In relationship to this degree, a maximum of 15 semester hours could result from these intense studies.

•  Thesis Option: A student may substitute 6 semester hours of the electives with a thesis. The topic of the thesis must be approved by the leadership of Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary and Theological Seminary before proceeding with the research required for the project. The thesis must be printed and bound in three copies and submitted to BBC&TS , after which the student will be scheduled to defend the thesis by a Thesis Committee of academic experts from BBC&TS. Upon successful defense of the thesis, 6 semester hours of credit at the graduate level will apply to this degree. Note: The thesis should be completed after having completed the required courses for the degree, including the Advanced Studies courses and the electives that will still remain a requirement of this degree. The thesis will then serve as the culmination of this Master's degree.

Total Required For This Degree 36 sem hrs

Doctor of Ministry
Degree Requirements

Prerequisite Studies in Ministry Required

A prerequisite for Advanced Studies Plus (AS+) at the doctorate level is completion of Basic Advance Studies (BAS). Those who have earned their baccalaureate degree at Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary will have met this requirement. Those who are transferring from another program and have earned their Bachelor's degree elsewhere will be required to complete BAS first, then continue with this requirement. BAS consists of five phases of individualized studies in the subject category at hand, each of which is worth 3 semester hours of credit. Your professor at Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary will provide you with your BAS assignments during registration. All assignments are to be typewritten, accompanied with a cover sheet with the student's name and identification number. Present the assignments for all five phases in one package to your professor, printed with a clear font and inserted into a single binder.

In addition, another prerequisite for Advanced Studies Plus (AS+) at the doctorate level is completion of Advance Studies (AS). Those who have earned their Master's degree at Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary will have met this requirement, a s well as the BAS requirement. Those who are transferring from another program and have earned their Master's degree elsewhere will be required to complete BAS first, then the AS second, then may continue with this AS+ requirement.

Transfer Credit From a Master of Church Administration Degree 36 sem hrs*

*As mentioned in the Prerequisite Studies section above, the following requirements will have been previously met for those who have completed their Master of Church Administration at Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary & Theological Seminary. Those who have earned their Master's degree from another accredited college or seminary will still be required to complete the Advanced Studies component, as explained above.

The curriculum requirements for this degree is presented in our catalog, available on request from BBC&TS.

•  FAST PAK Sessions: Intense directed studies in approved areas of study may result in a student earning up to 23 semester hours of credit through FAST PAK sessions. In relationship to this degree, a maximum of 15 semester hours could result from these intense studies.

Committee for approval. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grade only.

Dissertation and Oral Discourse 12 sem hrs

The topic of the dissertation shall be approved by the Dissertation Committee before the student begins the research required. The dissertation must be presented in print and placed in binders, providing three complete copies for each member of the Dissertation Committee to review. The Oral Defense of the dissertation shall be scheduled by the administration of Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary after the research and findings have been printed and submitted to the Committee.

Total Required For This Degree 92 sem hrs*

This includes the 36 semester hours transferred in from the Master's degree by the student. As such, this equates to 56 semester hours of doctorate level coursework and the dissertation completed by the student.

Doctor of Ministry
Degree Requirements

(M.Div. to D.Min. Track)

(This curriculum is designed for those who have already earned a Master of Divinity degree, which requires substantially more credit than does the Master of Ministry. As such, this Doctor of Ministry degree builds upon that advanced standing, requiring less credit to fulfill the requirements for graduation.)

Prerequisite Studies in Divinity Required

A prerequisite for Advanced Studies Plus (AS+) at the doctorate level is completion of Basic Advance Studies (BAS). Those who have earned their baccalaureate degree at Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary will have met this requirement. Those who are transferring from another program and have earned their Bachelor's degree elsewhere will be required to complete BAS first, then continue with this requirement. BAS consists of five phases of individualized studies in the subject category at hand, each of which is worth 3 semester hours of credit. Your professor at Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary will provide you with your BAS assignments during registration. All assignments are to be typewritten, accompanied with a cover sheet with the student's name and identification number. Present the assignments for all five phases in one package to your professor, printed with a clear font and inserted into a single binder. In order for this requirement to be considered as complete when you transition to the baccalaureate level, you will be required to complete a 30-page book report, as well.

In addition, another prerequisite for Advanced Studies Plus (AS+) at the doctorate level is completion of Advance Studies (AS). Those who have earned their Master's degree at Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary will have met this requirement, a s well as the BAS requirement. Those who are transferring from another program and have earned their Master's degree elsewhere will be required to complete BAS first, then the AS second, then may continue with this AS+ requirement.

Transfer Credit From a Master of Divinity Degree 90 sem hrs*

*As mentioned in the Prerequisite Studies section above, the following requirements will have been previously met for those who have completed their Master of Divinity at Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary & Theological Seminary. Those who have earned their Master's degree from another accredited college or seminary will still be required to complete the Advanced Studies component, as explained above.

NOTE: The Master of Divinity degree is considered the premier degree for pastoral preparation at seminaries across the nation. As such, nearly all seminaries require at least 90 semester hours of graduate level coursework be completed for conferral, as we do at Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary & Theological Seminary. Similarly, the number of semester hours required at the doctorate level required to achieve the Doctor of Divinity degree, (41 sem hrs), is less than that required in other subject areas (56 sem hrs), because of the additional study that was completed to earn the MDiv degree. The following electives are required to build upon the foundation laid with the Advanced Studies section above. These include a variety of subjects from which you may choose, such as .

The curriculum requirements for this degree is presented in our catalog, available on request from BBC&TS.

Dissertation and Oral Discourse 12 sem hrs

The topic of the dissertation shall be approved by the Dissertation Committee before the student begins the research required. The dissertation must be presented in print and placed in binders, providing three complete copies for each member of the Dissertation Committee to review. The Oral Defense of the dissertation shall be scheduled by the administration of Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary after the research and findings have been printed and submitted to the Committee.

Total Required For This Degree 131 sem hrs*

This includes the 90 semester hours transferred in from the Master's in Divinity degree by the student. As such, this equates to 41 semester hours of doctorate level coursework and the dissertation completed by the student.