About This Program
The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Emergency Response prepares students to lead their church and community in times of crisis. This program equips Christians to respond to disasters, emergencies, and terroristic activities.
The program consists of eight courses (40 hours) plus a Crisis Management Plan Project (5 hours). Once a textbook is read, a 10 to 20 page paper must be submitted. A 10–15 page paper is required for the Crisis Management Plan Project.
Electives may only be chosen from core textbooks and core seminars from the degree program pages for Biblical Studies, Ministry, Christian Counseling or Pastoral Leadership. Alternate courses/textbooks may not be utilized.
Students may utilize up to 80 hours of previous life/education experience toward the 125-hour program total.
Be Trained in Christian Emergency Response — Become a Responder for The Salvation Army, The Red Cross, and multiple other Christian/non-profit relief organizations!
Crisis Management Plan Project (ER 916): Build a 10–15 page Crisis Management Plan for a local church.
Degree Requirements
| Requirement | Courses / Hours |
|---|---|
| Total Courses | 8 courses / 40 hours |
| Crisis Management Project | 5 hours |
| Core Courses | Minimum 5 |
| Elective Courses | Maximum 3 |
| No Travel Seminars | Maximum 3 |
| Total Program Hours | 125 hours |
Tuition
Monthly Payment Plan
$2,395
$200 down, then $100/month until paid in full.
Pay Up Front
$2,095
Full payment at enrollment. Textbooks not included.
* Tuition does not include textbooks. Purchase at your favorite book dealer or Amazon.com.
Curriculum — Authorized Textbooks
Select your core and elective courses from the approved textbook list below.
Emergency Response Guidebook: A Guidebook for First Responders During the Initial Phase of a Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials Transportation
by US Department of Transportation
Emergency Response and Emergency Management Law: Cases and Materials, 2nd Edition
by William C. Nicholson
Managing Crises: Responses to Large-Scale Emergencies
by Arnold M. Howitt