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Dual Degrees<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Why choose a Dual Degree?<\/h5>\n

Earn a Degree From Grace & a Partnering University<\/h2>\n

Many students visit Grace Christian University and immediately feel at home, drawn to our close-knit community, approachable faculty, and life-changing relationships. Our small size is one of our greatest strengths, fostering a supportive and spiritually rich environment.<\/p>\n

Through our Dual Degree Program, students fully immerse themselves in Grace\u2019s unique culture and spiritual foundation while also pursuing a degree beyond what we offer in-house. By partnering with local higher education institutions, we provide expanded academic opportunities, allowing students to graduate with two degrees\u2014one from Grace and one from a partner institution\u2014setting them apart in their careers and calling.<\/p>\n

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B.S. in Christian Studies<\/span><\/h3>\n

from Grace Christian University<\/p>\n

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Your Selected Degree<\/span><\/h3>\n

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A small campus community with biblical-based values offers the opportunity to develop transformational relationships throughout your college years. Our campus is conveniently located on the southwest part of Grand Rapids and is rated as the #2 safest campus in Michigan in 2025.<\/p>\n

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A Dual Degree\u2014steeped in Christian learning\u2014makes you a valuable asset to future employers. Low tuition, coupled with the fact that 100% of all incoming students receive some form of financial aid, means Grace Christian University is also affordable.<\/p>\n

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A high teacher-to-student ratio; small class sizes; approachable faculty; and built-in support systems allow you to get the help necessary to excel in your field of study.<\/p>\n

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Grace Christian University<\/span><\/h5>\n

Major at Grace<\/h2>\n

Every major at Grace Christian is focused on intertwining spiritual and academic growth. The school aims to develop passionate servants of Jesus that emphasize the integration of character transformation, ministry experience, and biblical truth.<\/p>\n

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The Mission of the Christian Studies program is to provide students with a solid academic foundation in the Bible and theology while fostering critical thinking and writing skills rooted in God’s Word. The world in which we live is increasingly becoming more complex, and complex problems require biblically-grounded solutions anchored in the authority of Scripture. The Christian Studies program at Grace will equip students to be courageous ambassadors for Christ who can speak Biblical Truth into a broken world without apology or compromise. This program offers the ability to build upon a biblical foundation, providing the tools students need to represent Christ boldly in whatever vocation God is calling them to.<\/span><\/p>\n

Major Requirements \u2013 30 credits, at least 12 credits in residence<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Course<\/td>\nCourse Name<\/td>\nCredit Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
BBL 102<\/td>\nOld Testament Literature<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BBL 202<\/td>\nNew Testament Literature<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIB 205 or BIB 215<\/td>\nBible Study Methods and Application or Biblical Interpretation<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIB \u2014<\/td>\nUpper Division Old Testament Bible Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIB \u2014<\/td>\nUpper Division New Testament Bible Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THE 161<\/td>\nChristian Worldview<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THE 162<\/td>\nChristian Mission<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THE 213<\/td>\nBiblical Christian Thought<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THE 363<\/td>\nTheology of Spiritual Formation<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THE \u2014<\/td>\nUpper Division Theology Elective<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The Bachelor of Science in Christian Studies is comprised of:<\/span><\/p>\n