Overview:
The Bachelor of Arts in Theology program offers four years of college-level training in critical and applied Biblical and theological studies. Students enrolled in this program will study Scripture in depth, including doctrinal and historical perspectives, and prepare to live out the Biblical calling of theological study with a theoretical and practical background in missions. The Bachelor of Arts in Theology program also features core curriculums in general studies and professional studies, with opportunities to apply classroom learning in practical ministry environments.

Learning Outcomes
In the context of GCU’s mission, completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Theology program will enable students to

• Graduates will have an introductory knowledge of a range of general studies subjects.
• Graduates will be equipped for further theological studies.
• Graduates will develop significant knowledge of the scriptures and theology.
• Graduates will be able to accurately interpret Scripture.
• Graduates will develop skills in teaching, evangelizing, discipleship, and other ministry skills.
• Significant numbers of alumni will be active in ministry as paid staff or active volunteers. (e.g., with weekly assignments)
• A significant number of graduates will participate in cross-cultural mission work.
• Graduates will faithfully engage in spiritual disciplines.

Graduation Requirements

The Bachelor of Arts in Theology students must fulfill the following Bachelor’s degree requirements for graduation:

• Pass a total of 180 quarter hours: 48 units of bachelor’s core requirements and 60 units of bachelor’s core distribution, 48 quarter hours of theology major courses, 24 open electives. (Students are subject to the Bachelor of Arts in Theology degree requirements of the catalog of the year in which they entered.)
• Maintain a 2.00 (C grade point average) in all GCU work.
• Receive a passing mark for all Christian Service and Chapel requirements.
• Satisfy all financial responsibilities to the university.

Time Limits

The Bachelor of Arts degree program usually is completed in four years of fulltime study, regardless of the first major chosen. All requirements for the degree must be completed within six years of the initial date of enrollment, except under extenuating circumstances. Students who have not completed the requirements within the six years period must apply to the Registrar’s Office for a continuation for each year beyond this period, up to a maximum of eight years from the initial date of enrollment.