Hello,
I am John Gardner, Academic Dean, at Magnolia Bible College. It has been my privilege to serve MBC in this role since 2001. Before entering Christian higher education, I was in full time local ministry for 35 years with churches of Christ in Kentucky, Mississippi, and Texas.
I sincerely believe in local church ministry. I also believe that a solid preparation in academics and practical, supervised ministry experiences can grow great preachers for local ministry. The reason I left full time local ministry and came to MBC was to help those who want to become the best ministers and Christian workers possible.
Take time to check out what Magnolia has to offer in both academic and practical courses. Consider the highly qualified faculty who have years of real ministry experience. Look at the reasonable requirements for Magnolia’s B.A. in Bible and the B.Th. for those who already have a bachelor’s degree in some discipline. We believe that MBC will the place you want to equip yourself for greater service to Jesus Christ.
Academics at MBC
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B.A. in Bible
Magnolia Bible College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, to offer a bachelor's degree in Bible. The B.A. in Bible requires 128 semester hours.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
General Education (38 semester hours)
ENGLISH (12 semester hours)
ENG 113 English Composition I
ENG 123 English Composition II
ENG 213 English Literature
ENG 223 American Literature
HISTORY (6 semester hours)
HIS 213 World History I
HIS 223 World History II
SCIENCE (8 semester hours)
SCI 114 Survey of Physical Science
SCI 124 Survey of Biological Science
HUMANITIES (3 semester hours, Choose one)
SOC 113 Introduction to Sociology
PSY 123 Introduction to Psychology
PHI 113 Introduction to Philosophy
MATH (3 semester hours)
MTH 223 College Algebra
SPEECH (3 semester hours)
SPH 143 Speech Communications
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1 semester hour)
PE 211 Physical Education
FRESHMAN SEMINAR (2 semester hours)
Bible (66 semester hours)
BIBLICAL LANGUAGES (6 semester hours)
NEW TESTAMENT (15 semester hours)
OLD TESTAMENT (13 semester hours)
RELIGIOUS HISTORY (3 semester hours)
DOCTRINE (12 semester hours)
PREACHING & EVANGELISM (14 semester hours)
HERMENEUTICS (3 semester hours)
Electives (24 semester hours)
(A minor requiring 18 semester hours may be chosen, but is not required.)
TOTAL = 128 Semester Hours