San Diego Christian College

What you'll study

The programme combines General Education and Biblical Studies coursework plus a concentration. Degree credit-hour breakdown: 61/62 General Education credits, 33 required core Biblical Studies credits, 15 concentration credits and 15 elective credits.

• General Education highlights: BI 101 Old Testament Survey; BI 102 New Testament Survey; EN 221/222 Christian Classics I/II; TH 201 Theology I; TH 202 Theology II; Phil 311/SCI 302 (each listed as 3 credits where shown).
• Required Biblical Studies courses include BI 213 Principles of Bible Study; BI 214 Romans; BI 317 The Gospels; BI 410 Genesis; HI 318 History of Christianity; ICS 305 Intercultural Communication; PM 400 Leadership for Ministry; PM 411 Communication for Ministry; TH 406 Major Bible Doctrines; plus ICS 401/Phil 341/PM 250 options noted in the catalogue.
• Concentration options (each adds program-specific courses):
• Bible Exposition: four additional Bible electives to deepen interpretation and biblical knowledge; intended for lay or professional ministry and those planning seminary.
• Intercultural Studies: ICS 101 Intro to World Christian Movement; ICS 202 Biographical History of Missions; ICS 305 Intercultural Communication; ICS 314 Contemporary Practice of Missions; ICS 499 Missions Internship; plus two additional Bible or Greek courses and 3 credits from the Biblical Studies catalog.
• Pastoral Ministries: PM 200 Foundations of Educational Ministries; PM 413 Discipleship & Leadership (LDR 200); PM 350 Counseling for Ministry; Phil 341 Epistemology & Apologetics; PM 499 Pastoral Internship; plus two additional Bible or Greek courses.
• Youth Ministries: YM 300 Philosophy of Youth Ministry; YM 308 Programming for Youth Ministry; YM 400 Organization/Administration of Youth Ministry; PSY 332 Developmental Psychology: Adolescence; YM 498 Youth Internship; plus two additional Bible or Greek courses.

Entry requirements

The source page does not list specific admissions criteria for the BA. Prospective applicants should consult San Diego Christian College admissions for standard undergraduate entry requirements and application procedures.

Career prospects

The programme prepares graduates for roles such as Bible teacher, children’s ministry leader, Christian educator, missionary, pastor or youth and women’s ministry leadership. It also serves students preparing for seminary or graduate theological study.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The original text does not specify scholarships. Students should check the college’s financial aid and scholarships pages for institutional awards, external funding, and mission/outreach support; the programme includes over 60 missions and outreach opportunities annually, which may intersect with internship or ministry-placement options.