Christian Worldview (Apologetics), Ministry, and Biblical Counseling Tracks Available

Luther Rice University has designed the Bachelor of Arts in Religion (BAR) with a balanced emphasis between biblical and theological subjects, ministry topics, and general education requirements (academic courses which are considered core to a college or university education), the student’s entire college education will be functional and practical.

There are three tracks in the BAR program:

• Biblical Counseling
• Christian Worldview
• Ministry

Biblical Counseling

The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts in Religion/Biblical Counseling (BARBC) is to introduce students to the essentials of biblical counseling. Students who complete this degree will be equipped to serve as biblical counselors in local churches or in biblical counseling centers. This degree is not intended nor is it adequate to prepare individuals for professional state licensure.

The BARBC is a traditional 120 semester hour undergraduate degree program consisting of 36 semester hours in general education*, 39 semester hours in Bible/theology, 18 semester hours in Biblical Counseling, and 27 semester hours in electives.

Christian Worldview

The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts in Religion/Christian Worldview (BARCW) is to prepare students to serve in local churches or other forms of Christian work and ministry with a special focus on interpreting culture and advancing the Christian faith.

The BARCW is a traditional 120 semester hour undergraduate degree program consisting of 36 semester hours in general education*, 39 semester hours in Bible/theology, 18 semester hours in Christian Worldview, and 27 semester hours in electives.

Ministry

The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts in Religion/Ministry (BARM) is to prepare students to serve in local churches or other forms of Christian work and ministry.

The BARM is a traditional 120 semester hour undergraduate degree program consisting of 36 semester hours in general education*, 39 semester hours in Bible/theology, 18 semester hours in Ministry, and 27 semester hours in electives.

*Students who reside in Florida are required to complete 45 hours of General Education. In order to meet this state requirement, Florida students will take 15 hours of General Education electives and only 18 hours of regular electives.