Communication Major (BA)
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.
Of the 6 required electives, at least 3 must be COM prefixed. The remaining electives (up to 3) may either be selected from the Approved Electives List, found in the Communication Student Handbook or through approval by the Communication Major Director.
All elective courses without a COM prefix must be approved by your Communication Advisor prior to registering for these courses.
Communication Major
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| LBC 101 | Engaging Faith & Life | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
| COM 100 | Communication Seminar | 1 |
| COM 102 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| COM 221 | Co-Curricular Credit | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 105 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
LIT ____
| LIT Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
MAT ____
| MAT Core | 3 |
| COM 110 | Principles and Practices | 3 |
| COM 222 | Co-Curricular Credit | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| CSV 201 | Christian Service I | 0 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
PHE ____
| PHE Elective | 1 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
| HUM 230 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| COM 201 | Communication Ethics | 3 |
| COM 223 | Co-Curricular Credit | 1 |
| COM 320 | Survey of Marketing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Spring Semester
| CSV 202 | Christian Service II | 0 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
HIS ____
| HIS Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
PHE ____
| PHE Elective | 1 |
| COM 212 | Media: Conveyor of Cultural Ideas | 3 |
| COM 224 | Co-Curricular Credit | 1 |
| COM 330 | Survey of Web Design | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
SCI ____
| SCI____ Science with Lab 4 credits | 4 |
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| COM or COM Related Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
BOT ____
| Bible Old Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
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| Bible/Theology Focused Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective (300 Level) | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
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| COM or COM Related Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
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| Bible/Theology Focused Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
BNT ____
| Bible New Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
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| COM or COM Related Elective | 3 |
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| COM or COM Related Elective | 3 |
| COM 400 | Cross-cultural Experience | 0 |
| COM 450 | Communication Internship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
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| Bible/Theology Focused Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
THE 320
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| Arts & Sciences Elective (400 Level) | 3 |
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| COM or COM Related Elective | 3 |
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| COM or COM Related Elective | 3 |
| COM 470 | Communication Senior Project | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |