Course Schedules

at Baptist College of Ministry

In order to understand the course schedule below, you will need to understand the block system. Baptist College of Minsitry utilizes a unique block system that enables maximum focus for the students, classrooms led by adjunct professors actively serving in their field, and academic flexibility in the schedule. While there are some classes that take place during the entire semester, most of the core academic classes take place during one of these four blocks each semester.

Semester Block Schedule

Each semester at Baptist College of Ministry is divided into four blocks of study. Blocks 1, 2, and 4 are two weeks long with each student taking a single class. Block 3 is nine weeks long with each student typically taking three classes.

BLOCK 1

2

Weeks

1 Class

BLOCK 2

2

Weeks

1 Class

BLOCK 3

9 weeks

Students on a typical schedule take a class in 3 of the 4 available class sessions during the 9-Week Block.

Session 1

Mon/Wed/Fri Morning

Session 2

Tues/Thurs Morning

Session 3

Mon/Wed/Fri Afternoon

Session 4

Tues/Thurs Afternoon

BLOCK 4

2

Weeks

1 Class

Course Schedule

2025 Fall Semester
2026 Spring Semester

Block 1, September 2 - 12

BI131
Methods of Bible Study
2 credits
HM315
Personal Finances
2 credits
MU331
Hymnology
2 credits
CM344
Principles of Accounting
2 credits
MU361
Computer Notation and Arranging
2 credits
MP 200
Recital Prep
0 credits
OR501
Seminary Orientation
1 credits

Block 1, January 5-16

CM201
Philosophy of Church Ministry
2 credits
MU201
Philosophy of Church Music
2 credits
HT313/513
Baptist Polity
2 credits
HT353
History of Missions
*
2 credits
ED453/553
Philosophy of Education
2 credits
NT621
New Testament Biblical Theology
*
3 credits
LI641
Translation Linguistics
*
2 credits
* denotes biennial classes being offered this year.

100-499: Undergrad level courses; 500-600: Graduate level courses.