Academic Excellence
A Message from the Dean of Academic Affairs
-Dr. John Whitaker
We are excited that you are interested in Union Bible College. Whether you are looking to UBC as a possible training center to prepare you for the work that the Lord has for you or just looking for information, we are glad you stopped by our website. UBC has been training Christian workers since 1911, with a special emphasis on the Bible. All of our graduates receive a double major: one in Biblical Studies and one in their chosen field. The Bible is the foundation for knowledge in all fields, and thus it is involved in each of our degrees.
Areas of Study
Education
The curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Education degree is designed to provide both the theoretical knowledge and the practical application of that knowledge to prepare the graduate for the Christian school classroom. Student teaching is required for one semester during the senior year. The Associate of Arts in Child Evangelism provides the necessary training for a young person to begin a journey into Child Evangelism.
Music
The Music Department is designed to offer a quality education to those who have a genuine interest in ministering for Christ through Christian music. It is our firm belief that music was ordained by God to be a means of worship, edification, and enjoyment. Therefore, it is our strong desire to offer the finest possible music education so that the students will be able to develop their skills and be effective ministers wherever God calls them.
Intercultural Studies
Christ’s great commission to the church was to go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature. The need of fulfilling this commission has never been greater than it is today. Our Department of Intercultural Studies is designed to help prepare the student to meet this challenge by training him in pastoral and mission ministries. These course acquaint the student with true-to-life situations and apply the Scriptures to each situation. There are two degree programs in this department. The B.A. in Intercultural Studies is designed for the student desiring to enter into cross-cultural ministry immediately after graduation.
Ministerial Studies
It has been declared by Solomon that “of making many books there is no end.” While it is impossible to become the master of every one of these books, it is the desire at Union Bible College to prepare each student to become the master of the most important book—the Bible. This is accomplished through the Department of Ministerial Studies. We recognize the great responsibility society places upon the ministry today with its secularized learning, seductive language, and sensual lifestyle. Such a corrupt society demands from ministers “an answer to every man that asketh them a reason of the hope that is in them.” To give this answer we require each ministerial student to be thoroughly acquainted with the scriptures in principle and practice.
Certificate Programs
In an effort to reach the college-age students who have yet to settle on a degree or calling and to reach out to the adult learners who are unable to attend traditional college, Union Bible College has begun certificate programs to assist in learning enhancement. Union Bible College offers three certificates; Biblical Formation, Heritage Formation, and the L.E.A.D. Program.
Vocational Ministry
Contemporary society places increasing challenges before servant-leaders entering ministry. Conventional categories of ministry are giving way to new multi-faceted types, which combine knowledge from several traditional fields. For instance, a missionary might need to teach or be a mechanic. A student may want to take Bible and theology as well as ministry classes to help prepare him for ministry within his local church. To help meet these goals, Union Bible College offers three programs. The B.A. of Arts in Ministry allows for a student to take his general education classes and Bible and theology classes and to focus on a particular area of ministry. Along with the education that he receives from Union Bible College, students can transfer into the college forty hours of a vocational or technical training from another college. The A.A. in Christian Studies gives students the means to receive general education, Bible and theology, and ministry training from Union Bible College.
Online Programs
Union Bible College is developing an Online Program. This is an exciting endeavor for the college, and one in which will benefit the students. Our goal is to offer an educational alternative to those who feel a call into Christian service, but for one reason or another are unable to attend a traditional college setting.It is expected that all who enter this program have a personal relationship with Christ and that they live a life that bears witness to this experience
Bachelor Degrees
Education
Intercultural Studies
Ministerial Studies
Vocational Ministry
Music
Pastoral Ministry
Youth Ministry
Associate Degrees
Business Administration
Child Evangelism
Christian Studies
Intercultural Studies
Music
Organizational Leadership
Pastoral Ministry
Certificate Programs
L.E.A.D.
The Laity Enrichment And Development (LEAD) Program is a program offered by Union Bible College in conjunction with a local church for the purpose of enriching and developing competent lay leaders. The program consists of five college-level courses.
Bible Formation
The Biblical Formation Program is offered by Union Bible College for developing competent leaders in Bible knowledge. The courses may be taken through on- campus classes, online, 8-week intensives or one-week intensives. The program will consist of eight college level courses.
Heritage Formation
The Heritage Formation Program is to help those students who come to Union Bible
College just for Bible, theology, and practical classes. A good number of students come with a desire to know more about the Bible, doctrine, and practical ministry within their local churches. Some want a solid basis in preparation for their studies in a secular college with professors who are not friends of our beliefs or the Bible. The Heritage Formation Program is a program for those students. Upon completion of this program of study, the student will receive a Heritage Formation Certificate and may attend the graduation ceremony. The Heritage Formation Program shall consist of core classes with three electives of the students choosing.
Online Degrees
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Pastoral Ministry
Bachelor of Arts
Pastoral Arts
Associate of Arts
Business Administration
Associate of Arts
Organizational Leadership
Associate of Arts
Bible Formation
Certificate
Heritage Formation
Certificate
L.E.A.D.
Certificate
B.A. Pastoral Ministry
The B.A. in Pastoral Ministry offers a degree without the Greek. It combines both a Pastoral Ministry and Youth Ministry aspects to give the student a well-rounded education. A study of the principles and problems that comprise the pastoral experience. It involves a comprehensive survey of the various aspects of the pastor’s work,including his call, qualifications, preaching, pastoral tasks, personal life, and his relation to society. To see the list of classes involved with the Online Pastoral Ministries B.A. check out the PDF document here!
