Baldwin International Christian University (BICU) currently offers five (5) graduate degrees, three (3) undergraduate degrees, and several short courses (some of which are listed below). The graduate programs are: 1) Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.) with emphasis in New Testament Studies, 2) Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry, 3) Master of Arts in Religion and Church Administration, 4) Master of Arts in Chaplaincy, and 5) Master of Arts in Religion and Politics. The undergraduate programs are: 1) Bachelor of Arts in Religion (B.A.), 2) Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Politics, and 3) Associate of Arts in Religion. Several short courses are offered in the professional development school.
Program Descriptions
Master of Arts In Religion (MA - NT Emphasis)
The Master of Arts in Religion (New Testament emphasis), while being a strong academic degree, also equips students for Pastoral Ministry. A two-year program that comprises 48 credit hours. See section “Program of Study” for details.
Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry (64 credits) is a professional degree with a strong academic emphasis. This program serves to further equip practicing pastors for Christian ministry and prepares them for post-graduate studies in ministry. Details are outlined in the section “Program of Study.”
Master of Arts in Religion & Church Administration
Master of Arts in Chaplaincy
Master of Arts in Religion & Politics
The Bachelor of Arts in Religion
The Bachelor of Arts in Religion consists of 124 credits. It is offered in the accelerated format, which lasts for three (3) years, and the regular format of four (4) years. Please see the section “Program of Study” for details.
Bachelor of Arts in Religion & Politics
The Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Politics is a unique offering to BICU. It is designed to prepare Christian ministers to operate professionally in church matters and address matters of state as they affect parishioners and the quality of national life.
Associate of Arts Degree in Religion
The Associate degree in Religion is a two-year program that prepares the student for Bible Work and Pastoral Ministry. It also forms a basis for entry into the Bachelor’s degree program. Details are under the section “Program of Study".
Short Courses
BICU will also offer several market-driven short courses with a duration from 3 hours to a few days based on demand.
From the Religion Department
Introduction to New Testament Greek
Greek for Lay Church Leaders
Introduction to Hebrew
Biblical Hermeneutics
New Testament Backgrounds
Old Testament Backgrounds
Form Criticism
Redaction Criticism
New Testament Greek Manuscript History- NT Textual Criticism
Orality and Scripture
Old Testament Manuscript History
Development of the New Testament Canon
Development of the Old Testament Canon
Righteousness by Faith
Pastoral Counseling
Leadership and Denominational Administration
Psychology Department
Introduction to Psychology
Worldviews and Psychology for Success
Theories and Practices for Success
Online Delivery
BICU offers all of its programs on the virtual and online platform. This is done through the BICU Learning Management System. Students must be fully registered to access the services of this system.
Centered on the gospel as articulated in what God has done outside of humanity in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Has love as its core value.
A research-based institution that educates learners to think as scholars.
Has very high academic standards.
Speaks to the social, spiritual, and economic ills of society; as such, most programs of study will incorporate content in economics, sociology, political science, and ethics.
Adjusts its offerings, as far a possible to meet the diverse educational needs of learners.
The growth is now in progress to these ends, and you are invited to participate in this exciting journey. Remember, the real pleasure and satisfaction of the destination is in the journey. I welcome your prayers and financial support.