Communication (BA - Accelerated)
Location: Online only
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Majors: Biblical Studies, Communication, also available as a minor
Major Mission: The Communication major is Lancaster Bible College's response to the urgent need for communicators to influence the media and culture from a relevant but biblical worldview. This major seeks to meet this demand by producing skilled communication professionals rooted in Christian values.
Major Outcomes - Students will:
- Articulate and evaluate the significance of culture on message design, delivery and impact.
- Identify and differentiate the major communication theories and describe the relevance of appropriate theories to their chosen communication field.
- Participate in a communication career field to further develop skills, knowledge, and experiences.
- Appropriately apply ethical principles and professional codes of ethics to the practice of communication.
- Integrate a biblical worldview into the practice and evaluation of communication.
Major Details:
Credits Needed:
- 36 Credits – Communication
- 18 Credits - Biblical Studies Core
- 36 Credits - Arts & Sciences Core
- 30 Credits - General Electives
TOTAL - 120 Credits
Curriculum Plan
General Education (36 Credits)
| HUM 101 | Human Thought and the Humanities | 3 |
| HUM 102 | Human Thought and Math and Sciences | 3 |
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
LIT ____
| LIT Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
HIS ____
| HIS Core (200 Level) | 3 |
SCI ____
| SCI CORE (100/200 Level) | 3 |
MAT ____
| MAT Core | 3 |
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| Human Culture Elective | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
Communication (36 credits)
Biblical Studies (18 Credits)
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 105 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
Electives (30 credits)
Electives can possibly be filled through Life Experience Credits.