southwestern
college of bible &
church Ministries
Dean of the Southwestern College of Bible and Church Ministries
From the Dean of the Southwestern College of Bible and Church Ministries
Welcome to the Southwestern College of Bible and Church Ministries (SCBCM).
In the College of Bible and Church Ministries, faithful scholarship and genuine love for people are our top priorities. The Great Commandment — to love God and love others — is not simply an institutional motto. It is the animating conviction behind every course we teach, every degree we offer, and every student we serve.
College Distinctives
Our faculty are deeply committed followers of Jesus who bring together rigorous academic training and authentic pastoral care, embodying the truth that a life rooted in Christ naturally gives itself away in service to others.
That commitment produces graduates who are ready to lead. Churches across the country look to our Departments of Church Ministries and Bible & Theology to find capable pastoral staff, skilled interns, and effective ministry leaders.
Our programs in Intercultural Studies and Humanitarian Relief and Development hold students to demanding standards precisely because the communities they will serve around the world deserve nothing less. Whether your desire for vocational ministry is in the United States or in international contexts, this college is designed to prepare you well.
For many, a bachelor’s degree is only the beginning of a life of learning. In addition to practical preparation, each of our degrees is designed to equip students for advanced study. For example, our recent graduates from the department of Bible and Theology have gone on to pursue graduate degrees at institutions including Nelson Graduate School, Yale University, Princeton Theological Seminary, Duke Divinity School, Emory University, Baylor University, and others.
Degree Programs
Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Southwestern College of Bible and Church Ministries (SCBCM) offers degree programs that are rooted in biblical truth and guided by instructors with extensive field experience. Whether you’re called to deepen your understanding of scripture through Bible and Theology, step into church leadership with Practical Ministries, or make a global impact with Missions, our programs equip you for meaningful service.Â
The College of Bible and Church Ministries offers the following Associate and Bachelor degrees:
| Degree Type | Degree Name | Concentrations |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degrees | Bible | |
| Church Ministries | ||
| Intercultural Studies | ||
| Religious Studies | ||
| Bachelor Degrees | Bible and Theology | |
| Child and Family Studies | ||
| Church Leadership with concentrations: | Children and Family Ministries | |
| Church Ministries and Business | ||
| Church Planting | ||
| Church Revitalization | ||
| Compassion Ministry | ||
| Media Ministry | ||
| NextGen Ministry | ||
| Pastoral Leadership | ||
| Spiritual Formation | ||
| Youth and Student Ministries | ||
| General Ministry (B.A.A.S.) | ||
| Humanitarian Relief and Development | ||
| Intercultural Studies | ||
| Religion and Philosophy |
Your Journey Begins Here
The College of Bible and Church Ministries exists to form men and women who minister with integrity, competence, and compassion. We are proud of the faithfulness of our graduates — their devotion to Christ, their excellence in vocation, and their willingness to spend themselves in service to others. We invite you to join us.