BBC graduate school announces new chaplaincy option

Greg Christopher, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Baptist Bible College has announced the graduate school of Baptist Bible College has a new option for those desiring to serve as a military chaplain. Students now have the choice to prepare for the chaplaincy ministry by either pursuing the traditional Master of Divinity or the new Master of Arts Biblical Studies (MABS). The new MABS takes advantage of recent changes by the Department of Defense (DOD). Historically, all military chaplains must receive the 90- to 96- credit hour Master of Divinity. However, the DOD now accepts a 72-credit hour masters degree as the minimum educational requirement in religious or theological studies.

Responding to the DOD changes, the new MABS offers the military chaplain candidate a balanced education enabling the student to minister effectively to those serving in the United States Armed Forces. The degree provides a foundation for accurate biblical interpretation, an extensive comprehension of theology, an articulate biblical worldview, and a wide variety of practical theology choices. The MABS prepares the chaplain candidate to accurately and effectively minister God’s Word both in public preaching and in the challenges and intricacies of private ministry with military personnel. The student may choose to tailor the elective component of the degree to focus in the area of his interest including counseling, preaching, theology, missions or biblical languages and interpretation. The degree also qualifies for federal financial aid.

The graduate school of Baptist Bible College has been educating BBFI chaplains since 1998. Preparing men for this special ministry among the American military fits the mission of the College perfectly, and currently 15 BBFI endorsed military chaplains are fulfilling this mission as they serve the Lord and impact military personnel and their families around the world.

For those interested in the military chaplaincy ministry should contact the graduate school.

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