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B.A. Christian & Business Studies

BA Christian Business

Overview

This program combines 16 months of Horizon’s Christian Studies program and Edwards’ 8-course Certificate in Business – launched in September 2019. Students graduate with both a B.A. from Horizon and a Certificate from Edwards.

Students will learn to effectively live-out the Christian faith in the church and the world, and will stand out to potential employers with exceptional creative thinking and decision making skills, knowledge of accounting, human resources, marketing, and business concepts.

Duration: 16 months*

+ Certificate in Business

*Month duration is estimated on average full-time completion rates of 10 courses per 8-month period. Actual completion rates vary based on individual student course loads.

Please note: Plus+ programs are not available to international students. Applicants must have citizenship or permanent residency.

First Year Courses

Total Credits Required: 34

Intro to Theology

Theology – T101
3 credits
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Intro to the Old Testament

Bible – B110
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Intro to the New Testament

Bible – B115
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Bible Study Methods

Bible – B119
3 credits | Prerequisites: none
PAOC credential requirement

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Luke – Acts

Bible – B266
3 credits | Prerequisites: B115 or B119

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Personal & Christian Life Management

General – G144
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Worldviews & Contemporary Culture

General – G143
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Foundations of Leadership

General – G149
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Intro to Spiritual Formation

Professional – P146
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Intro to Christian Mission

Professional – P160
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Ministry Formation (Fall, Yr 1)

Professional – P151
1 credit | Prerequisites: none

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Ministry Formation (Winter, Yr 1)

Professional – P152
1 credit | Prerequisites: P151

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Writing for Academic Success I

General – G100
1 credit | Prerequisites: none

Writing for Academic Success II

General – G200
1 credit | Prerequisites: none

Second Year Courses

Total Credits Required: 33

Theology I

Theology – T220
3 credits | Prerequisites: T101

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Theology II

Theology – T221
3 credits | Prerequisites: T220

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Pentateuch

Bible – B220
3 credits| Prerequisites: B110 or B119

Bible Elective

Bible
3 credits

History of the Christian Era

General – G110
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Ethics and Morality

General – G230
3 credits | Prerequisites: G143

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Communication Skills

General – G209
3 credits | Prerequisites: B119

Christianity & The Arts 1

General Elective
3 credits

Open Elective

3 credits

Open Elective

3 credits

Ministry Formation (Fall, Yr 2)

Professional – P251
1 credit | Prerequisites: P152

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Ministry Formation (Winter, Yr 2)

Professional – P252
1 credit | Prerequisites: P251

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The courses in this program can be scheduled in different ways. Above is an example of what this course could look like.

1Christianity & The Arts Elective Options include P212 or G212 Worship and the Arts, and G208 English Christian Literature Survey.

Additional Considerations

This Horizon Plus+ degree program is available in partnership with The Edwards School of Business to fulfill Horizon’s degree requirements. Ask us how.

Acceptance into Horizon’s Plus+ degree program does not guarantee acceptance into an Edwards School of Business program.

Horizon Plus+ requirements must be met within 5 years of the completion of the Horizon portion of studies.