Bachelor of Applied Theology (BAT)
Why BAT?
Because serving God’s kingdom through His church is critically important! Has God put a ministry burden in your heart?
The Applied Theology program (BAT) takes your calling seriously. Learn from incredible professors who serve faithfully in local churches.
Develop practical skills for ministry through two years of developmental internship in a local church. Be mentored by a local pastor.
Community
Make close friends while enjoying the vibrant campus life at CBU.
The BAT program emphasizes learning with a small group of like-minded students who will encourage spiritual growth, sharpen your ministry skills, and help prepare you for life and ministry.
Ministry
Learn more about life and ministry than you can imagine. Your learning will always have a practical purpose: loving God and loving others in His name.
You will develop skills in evangelism, preaching, teaching, and even church planting. You will practice 80 or more skills essential for faithful ministry.
Why Choose Us
Study
Spend a year studying the Old Testament; a year studying the New Testament; a year studying Greek; a year studying Hebrew; a year learning Christian doctrine, not to mention classes in evangelism, preaching, philosophy, hermeneutics…
Hear From BAT Students
Some of our professors. . .
Director of Applied Theology
Dr. Joe Slunaker
Spotlight courses: Foundations for Ministry and Theology of Pastoral Ministry
Associate Professor of New Testament
Dr. Andrés Vera
Spotlight courses: Jesus and the Gospels, Paul and the Early Church
Professor of Old Testament
Dr. Jeff Mooney
Spotlight courses: Pentateuch and Former Prophets, Biblical Hebrew
Alumni Testimonials
Hozell Francis
"The BAT program prepared me for ministry by highlighting the necessity of diverse insights from and for the future leaders of the 21st century church. Also, it showed me the importance of using my mind as a tool of worship."
Monica Overton
"I am forever grateful to the professors of the Applied Theology program who shared not only their knowledge, but their wisdom and their love for Christ, and taught me how to study the Scriptures critically and discerningly. Because of their care and instruction, I more greatly love serving the Lord and His people with deeper joy, understanding, and determined tenderness."
Tyler Van Horssen
"The Applied Theology program has equipped me theologically, pastorally, and practically to do the work of ministry. Nothing has been more impactful in training me for ministry than this program and the professors within it."
