Courses and Academics at 

EPIC Bible College & Graduate School

Doctor of Ministry Degree in Spiritual Formation & Leadership (48 units)

Purpose:

The Doctor of Ministry Program provides learning experiences at a post-graduate level to train men and women for more effective and advanced professional ministerial practice and advanced

leadership in Christian spiritual formation.

Objectives:

Upon completion of the Doctor of Ministry program students will be able to: 

Spiritually:

Evaluate various factors impacting contemporary Christian ministry and develop means whereby Christians may conduct outreach and make disciples of Christ.

Evaluate and conceptualize means for leadership in personal and corporate development and maturity in Christian spiritual formation.

Professionally:

Demonstrate an advanced understanding and skill in strategic planning and cultivating healthy, Christian community. Effectively communicate advanced critical and biblical thought regarding the practice of ministry in a leadership setting

that enhances development of spiritual formation in individual lives. 

Academically:

Articulate and defend an advanced biblical theology of leadership and spiritual formation that demonstrates competent use of Scripture in a contemporary ministry setting. 

Conduct post-graduate research which facilitates growth in Christ-like characteristics and demonstrates the ability to integrate the advanced development of skills, knowledge, and attitudes through completion of a project and doctoral dissertation; and defend their findings through a process of oral defense of said dissertation.

Year One: 17

DSFL 911 Cultural Clarity & the Postmodern Cultural Mindset 4

DSFL 912 Advanced Organizational Culture &

 Climate Development for a Healthy Church 4

DSFL 913 Advanced Spiritual Foundation 4

DSFL 914 Research Design I 2

DSFL 915 Dissertation Project I 3

Year Two: 17

DSFL 921 Church Health, Multiplication, & Leadership 4

DSFL 922 Advanced Strategic Planning

 & Futures Study for Ministry 4

DSFL 924 Research Design II 2

DSFL 925 Missional Engagement & Multicultural Ministry 4

DSFL 926 Dissertation Project II 3

Year Three: 12

DSFL 932 Advanced Judgment & Decision Making 3

DSFL 933 Personal & Corporate Spiritual Disciplines

 that Affect our Organization 3

DSFL 937 Ethics, Social Justice, and the Church 3

DSFL 934 Dissertation Project III 3

DSFL 935 Dissertation Defense 2

Total Required Units: 48 units

Master of Divinity Degree (108 units)

Purpose:

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) Program provides learning experiences at a graduate level to train men and women for more effective professional ministerial practice.

Objectives:

Spiritual:

Define means of growth in spiritual disciplines of prayer, Bible study, worship and discipleship. 

Evaluate personal spiritual weaknesses and strengths in order to increase in spirituality and in foundations for ministry and leadership.

Professional:

Develop hermeneutically sound sermons and/or Bible lessons. 

Exhibit competence by providing appropriate spiritual, congregational and administrative guidance in a local ministry setting.

Academic:

Explain and contrast the basic tenets of the Christian faith and principles of ministry from the perspective of a mature Christian and evangelicalism. Conduct graduate-level research on a ministry-related subject.

Required Classes From Biblical Studies Program 48 Units

MBS 551 Biblical Hermeneutics 4

MBS 552 Tools for Hebrew Word Studies 4

MBS 553 Philosophy of Religion 4

MBS 561 Tool for Greek Word Studies 4

MBS 562 Old Testament Theology 4

MBS 563 Pre-Reformation Church History 4

MBS 571 New Testament Theology 4

MBS 572 Post-Reformation Church History 4

MBS 573 Exegesis of Romans 4

MBS 581 Renewal Theology 4

Elect 2 courses for 8 units: MBS582, MBS583, MBS584, MBS585 8

Required Class From Ethical Leadership Program 4

MEL 513 Organizational Research & Graduate Research Methods 4

Required Class From Christian Ministry Program 4

MCM 641 Supervised Ministry Internship & Colloquium 4

Required for MDiv Program 8

CM105M Master’s Program Orientation 0

MOA 555A Thesis/Capstone Project A 4

MOA 555B Thesis/Capstone Project B 4

Electives from any Masters’ Program

(Choose any 11 courses below) 44

MBS 585 Elective/Directed Study 4

MBS 582 Discipleship Tools for the Missional Church 4

MBS 583 Culture & Counterculture 4

MBS 584 Apologetics 4

MCM 613 Church Management 4

MCM 623 Biblical Purpose, Vision, & Goals 4

MCM 631 The Pastor & Discipleship 4

MCM 632 The Character of the Servant 4

MEL 522 Legal Foundations of Public & Nonprofit Leadership 4

MEL 523 Strategic Planning & Assessment 4

MEL 532 Servant Leadership: Theory & Practice 4

MEL 541 Christian Ethics 4

MEL 542 Leadership Models of the Bible 4

MEL 543 Effective Communication & Relationships in Organizations 4

MEL 511 Foundational Ethics of Organizational Leadership 4

MEL 512 Self, Systems, & Ethical Leadership 4

MEL 521 Leadership, Mentoring, & Team Development 4

MEL 531 Biblical Leadership, Org. Transformation, & Growth 4

MEL 533 Building Organizational Culture & Climate 4

MCM 611 Postmodernism & Christianity 4

MCM 612 Speaking to the Culture 4

MCM 621 Effective Pastoral Counseling Techniques 4

MCM 633 Conflict Resolution (Ministry Tension Points) 4

Total Required units: 108

Master of Arts in Biblical Studies Degree (48 units)

Purpose:

The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies Program provides learning experiences at a graduate level to train men and women for effective biblical exposition and ministry practice.

Objectives:

Spiritual:

Define means of growth in spiritual disciplines of prayer, Bible study, worship and discipleship.

Evaluate personal spiritual weaknesses and strengths in order to increase in spirituality and in foundations for leadership 

Professional:

Identify methods of biblical interpretation and application in contemporary culture. 

Demonstrate skill in biblical exposition.

Academic:

Acquire knowledge of biblical principles of ministry.

Analyze biblical texts based on sound research principles.

CM 105M Master’s New Student Orientation 0

MBS 551 Biblical Hermeneutics 4

MBS 552 Tools for Hebrew Word Studies 4

MBS 561 Tools for Greek Word Studies 4

MBS 562 Old Testament Theology 4

MBS 571 New Testament Theology 4

MBS 573 Exegesis of Romans 4

MBS 581 Renewal Theology 4 

MEL 513 Organizational Research & Graduate Research Methods 4

Choose either four of the following electives or choose the two Thesis/Capstone courses and two of the listed electives:

MBS 553 Philosophy of Religion 4

MBS 563 Pre-Reformation Church History 4

MBS 572 Post Reformation Church History 4

MBS 582 Discipleship Tools for the Missional Church 4

MBS 583 Culture & Counterculture 4

MBS 584 Apologetics 4

MBS 585 Elective/Directed Study 4

MOA 655A Christian Ministry Capstone Project/Master’s Thesis A 4

MOA 655B Christian Ministry Capstone Project/Master’s Thesis B 4

(If the Capstone/Thesis option is chosen, both courses must be taken.)

Total Required Units: 48 units

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Degree (48 units)

Purpose:

The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry program provides learning experiences at a graduate level to train men and women for more effective administration of practical ministry activities in local churches, nonprofits and a variety of organizations.

Objectives:

Spiritual:

Define means of growth in spiritual disciplines of prayer, Bible study, worship and discipleship. 

Evaluate personal spiritual weaknesses and strengths in order to increase in spirituality and in foundations for ministry.

Professional:

Identify methods of administration that are biblically based. 

Synthesize Jesus’ teachings into daily ministry and administrative practice.

Academic:

Acquire knowledge of biblically based ethical practices in ministerial administration. 

Articulate a biblical foundation for administration as applied in various ministry settings.

CM 105M Master’s New Student Orientation 0

MCM 611 Postmodernism & Christianity 4

MCM 612 Speaking to the Culture 4

MCM 613 Church Management 4

MCM 621 Effective Pastoral Counseling Techniques 4

MCM 623 Biblical Purpose, Vision, & Goals 4

MCM 631 The Pastor & Discipleship 4

MCM 632 The Character of the Servant 4

MCM 633 Conflict Resolution (Ministry Tension Points) 4

MCM 641 Supervised Ministry Internship & Colloquium 4

MEL 513 Organizational Research & Graduate Research Methods 4

MEL 521 Leadership, Mentoring, & Team Development 4

Choose Thesis/Capstone or one of the following three electives:

MBS 582 Discipleship Tools for the Missional Church 4

MBS 584 Apologetics 4

MBS 585 Directed Study Elective 4

MOA 655A Christian Ministry Capstone Project/Master’s Thesis A 4

MOA 655B Christian Ministry Capstone Project/Master’s Thesis B 4

(If the Capstone/Thesis option is chosen, both courses must be taken.)

Total Required Units: 48 units

Master of Arts in Ethical Leadership Degree (48 units)

Purpose:

The Master of Arts in Ethical Leadership program provides learning experiences at a graduate level to train men and women for more effective leadership in ministry, nonprofits and a variety of organizations.

Objectives:

Spiritual:

Define means of growth in spiritual disciplines of prayer, Bible study, worship and discipleship.

Evaluate personal spiritual weaknesses and strengths in order to increase in spirituality and in foundations for ministry.

Professional:

Identify methods of leadership that are biblically based.

Synthesize Jesus’ teachings into daily leadership practice.

Academic:

Acquire knowledge of biblically based ethical practices in leadership.

Articulate a biblical foundation for leadership as applied in various settings.

CM 105M Master’s New Student Orientation 0

MEL 511 Foundational Ethics of Organizational Leadership 4

MEL 512 Self, Systems, & Ethical Leadership 4

MEL 513 Organizational Research & Graduate Research Methods 4

MEL 521 Leadership, Mentoring & Team Development 4

MEL 522 Legal Foundations for Public & Nonprofit Leadership 4

MEL 523 Strategic Planning & Assessment 4

MEL 531 Biblical Leadership, Organizational Transformation, & Growth 4

MEL 532 Servant-Leadership: Theory & Practice 4

MEL 533 Building Organizational Culture & Climate 4

MEL 541 Christian Ethics 4

MEL 542 Leadership Models of the Bible 4

MEL 543 Effective Communication & Relationships in Organizations 4

These following 4-unit courses can be substituted for any two of the above listed courses, excluding MEL513 Organizational Research and Graduate Research Methods.

MOA 655A Christian Ministry Capstone Project/Master’s Thesis A 4

MOA 655B Christian Ministry Capstone Project/Master’s Thesis B 4

(If the Capstone/Thesis option is chosen, both courses must be taken.)

Total Required Units: 48 units

Available with the following Emphases:

• Biblical Studies
• Biblical Counseling
• Cross-Cultural Ministry
• Discipleship & Biblical Instruction
• Non-Profit Management
• Pastoral Leadership
• Student Ministry
• Worship Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Ministerial Studies Degree (181 units) 

with no emphasis

This emphasis prepares individuals for Christian ministry and service, whether full time or part time, professional or volunteer, as a pastor, preacher, teacher, evangelist, missionary, or lay worker. Students will acquire knowledge of the Bible from Genesis through Revelation and of the procedures and principles of biblical interpretation and application. Students will have the opportunity to choose a variety of BIble and ministry courses preparing them for their future ministry. 

Bible Requirements 62 units

NT 120 New Testament Survey 2

OT 110 Old Testament Survey 2

NT 130 Ethics: Life & Teachings of Jesus 4

NT 210 Acts 4

NT 220 Writings of John 4

NT 312 Romans/Galatians 4

NT 322 I & II Corinthians & Thessalonians 4

NT 332 Prison Epistles 4

NT 435 Hebrews 4

NT 450 General Epistles 2

OT 120 Genesis 4

OT 130 Wanderings 2

OT 230 Poetry & Wisdom 4

OT 312 Monarchy & Captivity 4

OT 322 Major Prophets 4

OT 332 Minor Prophets 2

ES 410 Daniel 4

ES 420 Revelation 4

Theology & Ministry Requirements 46 units

CM 110 Spiritual Formation 2

CM 120 Christian Life & Ministry 12

ED 212 Introduction to Biblical Education 2

PT 110 Introduction to Hermeneutics 2

TH 220a Doc. 1A Theology of God 2

TH 220b Doc. 1B Theology of Christ 2

TH 230a Doc. 2A Theo. of H. S./Angels 2

TH 230b Doc. 2B Theo of Man/Salvation 2

ME 220 Cross Cultural 2

ME310 Discipleship & Church Growth or PT345 Discipleship & Transformation 2

PT 215 Developing a Biblical Worldview 2

PT 235 Pastoral Practices & Special Occasions 2

PT 250 Hermeneutics II 4

PT 312 Homiletics 2

PT 332 Apologetics 2

PT 430 Christian Leadership 4

General Education Requirements 51 units

CM 105 New Student Orientation 1

English/Communication 12

ED 100 Research Methods 2

ED 105 God’s Design for Successful Learning 2

EN110 English 1A 4

English/Communication Electives 4

Humanities 8

MM 122 Foundations of Worship: Cultural & Biblical 2

SS 251 History of Christian Fine Arts 2

Humanities Electives 4

Mathematics 4

Mathematics Elective 4

Natural Science 10

SC250 Creation Science 2

Natural Science Electives 8

Social Science 10

BC 131 Intro. To Christian Counseling 2

HI 205 History of Christ: Early Church* 2

HI 206 History of Christ: Medieval Church * 2

HI 207 History of Christ: Modern Church* 2

*two out of three are required Social Science Electives 4

General Education Electives 6

Internship & Electives 22 units

CM 430 A, B, & C 4

Elective Units 18

Available with the following Emphases:

• Biblical Counseling
• Biblical Studies
• Cross-Cultural Ministry
• Discipleship & Biblical Instruction
• Non-Profit Management
• Pastoral Leadership
• Student Ministry
• Worship Arts

Associate of Arts in Ministerial Studies Degree (91 units)

with no emphasis

The purpose of this Associate of Arts emphasis is to provide basic training of individuals for Christian ministry and service, whether fulltime or part-time, professional or volunteer, as a pastor, preacher, teacher, evangelist, missionary, or lay worker. Students will acquire knowledge of the Bible and of the procedures and principles of biblical interpretation and application. Students will have the opportunity to choose a variety of BIble and ministry courses preparing them for their future ministry.

Bible Courses: 24 units

Requirements: 4

NT 120 New Testament Survey 2

OT 110 Old Testament Survey 2

Bible Electives 20

Theology & Ministry: 40 units

Requirements 18

CM 110 Spiritual Formation 2

PT 110 Introduction to Hermeneutics 2

TH 220a Doc. 1A Theology of God 2

TH 220b Doc. 1B Theology of Christ 2

TH 230a Doc. 2A Theo. of H. S./Angels 2

TH 230b Doc. 2B Theo of Man/Salvation 2

CM 120 Christian Life & Ministry [also met by CM120A, B, C, or D] 6

Theology & Ministry Electives* 22

*Bible courses can also fulfill Theology & Ministry electives 

General Education: 27 units

Requirements 11

CM 105 New Student Orientation 1

ED 100 Research Methods 2

ED 105 God’s Design for Successful Learning 2

EN 110 English 1A 4

SC 250 Creation Science 2

General Education Electives 16

Associate of Arts in Christian Studies Degree (91 units)

The purpose of the Associate of Arts in Christian Studies is to provide students with a Christian perspective as they study the major disciplines of General Education. Graduates with this degree may enter the work force in occupations requiring an associate degree. This degree also fulfills the general education requirements for most bachelor’s degree programs.

Bible Courses: 24 units

Requirements: 4

NT 120 New Testament Survey 2

OT 110 Old Testament Survey 2

Bible Electives 20

Theology & Ministry: 40 units

Requirements 18

CM 110 Spiritual Formation 2

PT 110 Introduction to Hermeneutics 2

TH 220a Doc. 1A Theology of God 2

TH 220b Doc. 1B Theology of Christ 2

TH 230a Doc. 2A Theo. of H. S./Angels 2

TH 230b Doc. 2B Theo of Man/Salvation 2

CM 120 Christian Life & Ministry [also met by CM120A, B, C, or D] 6

Theology & Ministry Electives* 22

*Bible courses can also fulfill Theology & Ministry electives

General Education: 56 units

Requirements 11

CM 105 New Student Orientation 1

ED 100 Research Methods 2

ED 105 God’s Design for Successful Learning 2

EN 110 English 1A 4

SC 250 Creation Science 2

General Education Electives 44

English/Communication Electives 8

Humanities Electives 8

Mathematics Electives 4

Natural Science Electives 8

Social Science Electives 10

General Electives 6