Bachelor of Science in
Bible/Theology and Business Administration
The Bachelor of Science in Bible and Theology and Business Administration is a four-year program designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the Bible and prepare them to operate effectively as business leaders in either commercial or ministry settings. The program includes intensive study in three academic areas: Bible and theology, general education, and business. Program Director: Mr. Phil Boom.
Program Outcomes
In addition to meeting the Bible and Theology major outcomes, the student will:
1. Develop a thorough understanding of fundamental business principles.
2. Acquire the skills and dispositions needed to enable sound business practices.
3. Develop a philosophy of business that incorporates a biblical worldview.
4. Develop awareness of current business issues and trends and how to effectively operate in a changing environment.
5. Evidence the ability to operate as a business professional in a variety of settings - commercial, ministry, and cross-cultural.
Program Admission Requirements
1. Complete the freshman year at Emmaus with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
2. Declare a major in Bible Theology and Business Administration.
3. At the beginning of the sophomore year, apply for entrance into the Business Administration program. The process includes completion of a formal application. After the application has been received, it will be reviewed by the Business faculty. Their decision will be delivered to the student by means of a formal letter.
4. Pay all applicable fees for this major as determined by the Business office and published in the annual statement of fees.
Business Administration Degree Requirements:
1. Complete a minimum of 132 semester credit hours.
2. A 2.0 cumulative grade point average and a passing grade in all required courses.
3. A minimum of 66 semester credit hours must be earned at Emmaus.
4. Complete the general graduation requirements listed in the Academic Life section of the catalog.
5. Meet course requirements in the following areas:
Bible and Theology (39 credits)
Old Testament Survey 1 (BT 102)
Old Testament Survey 2 (BT 104)
New Testament Survey (BT 106)
Christian Life & Bible Study Methods (BT 110)
Survey of Doctrine (BT 151)
Hermeneutics (BT 250)
Theology 1 (BT 205)
Theology 2 (BT 210)
Theology 3 (BT 305)
Theology 4 (BT 310)
Bible and Theology Electives
Intercultural Studies (3 credits)
Missions and Evangelism 1* (ICS 104)
Inter-Area Studies (5 credits)
Transitions Seminar (IAS 101)
Spiritual Formation/Christian Service Learning (IAS 102/3-402/3)
Chapel Attendance (IAS 104/5-404/5)
Business Administration (48 credits)
Financial Accounting (ACC 110)
Managerial Accounting (ACC 210)
Global Business (BUS 102)
Introduction to Management Information Systems (BUS 140)
Business Ethics (BUS 201)
Business Statistics (BUS 220)
Principles of Finance (BUS 310)
Principles of Marketing (BUS 320)
Principles of Management and Leadership (BUS 330)
Organizational Behavior and Development (BUS 401)
Business Policy and Strategy (BUS 410)
Business Law (BUS 420)
Business Internship (BUS 480/490)
Business Electives**
Humanities (15 credits)
Fundamentals of Speech (COM 112)
Business Communication (COM 230)
English Composition (ENG 101)
Introduction to Literature (ENG 102)
Introduction to Philosophy: Christian Worldview* (PH 106)
Social Sciences (12 credits)
Fundamental Computer Literacy (CS 103)
Western Civilization 1 (HIS 131), Western Civilization 2 (HIS 132)
or American Studies (HIS 234)
Principles of Macroeconomics (ECN 105)
Principles of Microeconomics (ECN 205)
Natural Sciences (10 credits)
College Mathematics (MAT 140)
Introduction to Statistics (MAT 160)
Introduction to Human Biology (SCI 241)
Introduction to Human Biology Lab (SCI 242)
*meets Bible-Related requirement
**Business Elective Course Offerings: Business for Non-Profit Organizations, Non-Profit Organization Development and Management, Camp Ministry Management, Business as Mission, Executive Leadership, Human Resource Management, Production/Operations Management, Entrepreneurship, Selected Computer Information Systems courses
Award: Bachelor of Science