The Bachelor of Christian Studies degree at Anderson University is a new program designed to assist adult learners in receiving their undergraduate education. The 120-hour degree can be done completely online, or you can transfer previous college course work and complete your degree through Anderson’s BCS degree program.

Why the Anderson BCS may be the degree for you

Fully Accredited. With the BCS from AU, you are benefiting from the quality of one of the finest Christian universities in the nation. Anderson is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Regional accreditation is the national standard for educational quality, so be sure any program in which you enroll bears such a mark of excellence.

A Tradition of Quality. With a degree from Anderson University – identified by US News & World Report as a top tier school among private universities in the South – your educational experience is enhanced by a century of an educational tradition of excellence. You’ll know your Alma Mater has been here for a century, and will be here tomorrow.

Top Faculty. The BCS from AU is taught by outstanding professors with top credentials, including a blend of full-time faculty and strong practitioners, most with terminal degrees. They’ll bring their training and experience to insure a quality educational experience for you.

Convenient Program. The BCS is designed for adult learners who have to juggle home, work and classes. It is an accelerated program based on eight-week terms, and you’ll enjoy quality content and creative teaching resources to enhance your learning experience.

Practical Curriculum. With the BCS, you’ll enjoy taking meaningful courses in biblical and theological studies along with practical ministry courses. Among the courses from which you’ll be able to choose:

General Education Requirements (36 - 37 hours)

SKILLS

• Communication (6 hours) - ENG 101; ENG 102
• Mathematics (3 hours) - MAT 101 or higher

AREAS OF INQUIRY

• Literature (3 hours) - ENG 2XX
• Humanities (9 hours) - CHR 107; CHR 305; Any course prefixed HIS or FA
• Natural Sciences (3-4 hours) - Science Prefix Course
• Social/Behavioral Science (6 hours) - Any course prefixed PSY, SOC, GEO, or ECO
• Additional hours of Inquiry Courses (6 hours) - CHR 109; Additional course approved for general education credit

Christian Studies (51 hours)

• Christian Studies Core (21 hours) - REL 205 - Hermeneutics REL 240 - Systematic Theology REL 335 - Church History REL 250 - Introduction to Ministry REL 382 - Spiritual Formation in Ministry REL 365 - Evangelism & Missions REL 491 - Senior Seminar
• Christian Studies Electives (30 hours)

Electives (32-33 Semester Hours)

Total Hours Required for BCS degree: 120 Semester Hours

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