<\/a><\/p>\nBachelor of Arts Program in English<\/h3>\n
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Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies<\/h1>\n
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Program Description<\/h2>\n
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The Faculty of Religious Studies offers a full-time bachelor\u2019s degree in the International program: B.A. in Christian Studies. In this program, students will study Applied Theology as an emphasis.<\/span><\/p>\nOver the four-year program, Applied Theology majors will be trained for local church leadership and pastoral ministry, as well as teaching in the area of religion. Through biblical\/theological, pastoral and spiritual curriculum framework with integrated ministerial practical training (MPT), students of this program will have a strong academic foundation balanced by the aptitude for understanding and empathizing with people from all strata of society. Above all, Applied Theology majors are expected to manifest in their words and actions a commitment to religious principles and high ethical standards befitting persons who have accepted the high calling of service for God and humanity.<\/p>\n
With the Applied Theology emphasis, the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies program is designed:<\/p>\n
\n- To prepare students for pastoral positions and other ministerial services within the organization of the Seventh-day Adventist church.<\/li>\n
- To provide students with a broad foundation of religious knowledge as an integral part of the ethos of the institution.<\/li>\n
- To provide a foundation for later specialized or graduate studies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Quick Facts<\/h2>\n
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Code and Name of Program
<\/strong>Bachelor of Arts Program in Christian Studies (International Program)
Name of Degree and Name of Program<\/strong>
+<\/strong> Full Name (English): Bachelor of Arts (Christian Studies)
+<\/strong> Abbreviation (English): B.A (Christian Studies)
Major:<\/strong> –
Total Credits: <\/strong>133 credits
Curriculum Type:<\/strong> 4 year bachelor degree
Language of Instruction:<\/strong> English
Student Acceptance:\u00a0<\/strong>Thai and international students who have good English communication skills
Degree Conferred:\u00a0<\/strong>Confer only one degree<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Program Objectives Heading” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Titillium Web|700|||||||” custom_margin=”||0.78rem||false|false” custom_padding=”|||” text_font_size_phone=”14pt” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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Graduates of this Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies will be able to achieve and practice the following skills and principles:<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Servant leadership” open_toggle_text_color=”#024c67″ open_toggle_background_color=”#f2f7fc” closed_toggle_text_color=”#024c6f” closed_toggle_background_color=”#f2f7fc” icon_color=”#024c67″ open_icon_color=”#024c67″ content_tablet=”” content_phone=”” content_last_edited=”on|phone” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#024c67″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”22″ title_line_height=”1.62em” closed_title_line_height=”1.62em” body_text_color=”#024c6f” body_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”0px|-1.5em|0.78em|-1.5em|false|false” custom_padding=”0.5%||0.5%||false|false” body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”16px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_color_all=”#d2e6ff” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The graduates are expected to subordinate their personal ambitions to the needs of the parish and those of the society and show the unselfish traits of servant-leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Lifelong learning skills” open_toggle_text_color=”#024c67″ open_toggle_background_color=”#f2f7fc” closed_toggle_text_color=”#024c6f” closed_toggle_background_color=”#f2f7fc” icon_color=”#024c67″ open_icon_color=”#024c67″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#024c67″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”22″ title_line_height=”1.62em” closed_title_line_height=”1.62em” body_text_color=”#024c6f” body_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”0px|-1.5em|0.78em|-1.5em|false|false” custom_padding=”0.5%||0.5%||false|false” body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”16px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_color_all=”#d2e6ff” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Lifelong learnign skills are vital in the profession of a church pastor or a teacher. The Faculty seeks to create in its students and graduates a lifelong intellectual curiosity based on sound scholarship, honesty, intellectual integrity, and above all, faith in the principles of divine wisdom. They will be open to the thoughts and ideas of others, and base their judgments upon a strong, balanced, and broad intellectual foundation. This will enable them to be the Church\u2019s thought leaders, rather than mere reflectors of other men\u2019s thinking.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Cultural sensitivity” open_toggle_text_color=”#024c67″ open_toggle_background_color=”#f2f7fc” closed_toggle_text_color=”#024c6f” closed_toggle_background_color=”#f2f7fc” icon_color=”#024c67″ open_icon_color=”#024c67″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#024c67″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”22″ title_line_height=”1.62em” closed_title_line_height=”1.62em” body_text_color=”#024c6f” body_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”0px|-1.5em|0.78em|-1.5em|false|false” custom_padding=”0.5%||0.5%||false|false” body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”16px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_color_all=”#d2e6ff” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The Faculty is committed to develop pastors\/scholars with interpersonal and intercultural sensitivities that help the graduates to relate positively to every level of society surpassing the barriers of color, culture, caste, and creed. They will develop skills that help them to reach out to their fellow citizens and neighbors in their quest for truth and effective living in contemporary society. They will be open and accepting of individuals who seek solutions rather than debate causes of problems.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Communication skills” open_toggle_text_color=”#024c67″ open_toggle_background_color=”#f2f7fc” closed_toggle_text_color=”#024c6f” closed_toggle_background_color=”#f2f7fc” icon_color=”#024c67″ open_icon_color=”#024c67″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#024c67″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”22″ title_line_height=”1.62em” closed_title_line_height=”1.62em” body_text_color=”#024c6f” body_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”0px|-1.5em|0.78em|-1.5em|false|false” custom_padding=”0.5%||0.5%||false|false” body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”16px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_color_all=”#d2e6ff” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The students and graduates must be skilled communicators, listening, speaking, and writing well both in their mother tongue\/national language and in English. They also need to understand the basics of psychology and sociology to be able to adapt their communication techniques to different situations.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Religious principle” open_toggle_text_color=”#024c67″ open_toggle_background_color=”#f2f7fc” closed_toggle_text_color=”#024c6f” closed_toggle_background_color=”#f2f7fc” icon_color=”#024c67″ open_icon_color=”#024c67″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#024c67″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”22″ title_line_height=”1.62em” closed_title_line_height=”1.62em” body_text_color=”#024c6f” body_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”0px|-1.5em|0.78em|-1.5em|false|false” custom_padding=”0.5%||0.5%||false|false” body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”16px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_color_all=”#d2e6ff” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The influence of the finest leaders of men and women is based as much on their actions as on their words. The authority for what they say arises from the manner in which they live. The graduates are to aspire to the authenticity, commitment, faith, passion, and high moral standards shown by humble men and women of faith (like Joseph, Ruth, Deborah, Daniel, and Paul). Above all, follow the example and teachings of Jesus Christ.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Practical ability” open_toggle_text_color=”#024c67″ open_toggle_background_color=”#f2f7fc” closed_toggle_text_color=”#024c6f” closed_toggle_background_color=”#f2f7fc” icon_color=”#024c67″ open_icon_color=”#024c67″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#024c67″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”22″ title_line_height=”1.62em” closed_title_line_height=”1.62em” body_text_color=”#024c6f” body_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”0px|-1.5em|0.78em|-1.5em|false|false” custom_padding=”0.5%||0.5%||false|false” body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”16px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_color_all=”#d2e6ff” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The Faculty will facilitate the development of specialized pastoral skills in the students. These include sound exegesis, preaching, worship, teaching, evangelism and mission, counselling, spiritual and emotional nurturing. They should also understand the basics of fiscal and human resource management as needed in a local church setting. In addition, they will have acquired some of the technical competencies which are necessary for life in the modern age, such as computer literacy.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Program Objectives Heading” _builder_version=”4.16″ disabled=”on” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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