School of Biblical Finance
Biblical Finance Degree (30 credits)
This program focuses on teaching students how to earn, manage, and grow wealth in ways that align with Christian values. The curriculum explores biblical principles of stewardship, entrepreneurship, personal finance, business ethics, and financial freedom. Each of the 10 courses runs for 10 weeks, including readings, assignments, practical applications, and a final project.
Courses
FIN001: Biblical Principles of Wealth and Stewardship (3 credits)
Explore what the Bible teaches about money, wealth creation, stewardship, and generosity. Develop a financial stewardship curriculum for your church.
FIN002: Creating Multiple Streams of Income (3 credits)
Learn to diversify income through entrepreneurship, investments, and passive income. Develop a business plan with multiple income streams.
FIN003: Entrepreneurship and Business Startups (3 credits)
Discover how to start and grow a business that aligns with Christian values. Launch a small-scale business initiative and report on results.
FIN004: Real Estate and Investment Opportunities (3 credits)
Explore responsible real estate and investment opportunities for wealth growth. Create a comprehensive investment strategy for long-term financial success.
FIN005: Financial Planning and Budgeting (3 credits)
Create a balanced financial plan that incorporates earning, spending, saving, and giving. Develop a financial plan for a family or individual in need.
FIN006: Investing with Impact: Socially Responsible Investments (3 credits)
Study how to invest ethically in ventures that align with Christian values. Design a socially responsible investment portfolio.
FIN007: Generosity and the Joy of Giving (3 credits)
Explore the spiritual and financial benefits of giving generously. Create a guide on cultivating a lifestyle of generosity.
FIN008: Building Financial Resilience and Overcoming Setbacks (3 credits)
Learn strategies for financial resilience and recovery from setbacks. Develop a financial recovery plan for a struggling family.
FIN009: Leveraging Technology for Financial Success (3 credits)
Use digital tools and platforms to earn and manage money effectively. Develop a detailed plan for a tech-based income stream.
FIN010: Capstone Project and Internship (3 credits)
Integrate course learning through a 10-week internship or practical experience. Submit a comprehensive financial growth plan or business strategy incorporating Christian principles.
Certificate in Financial Accounting (6 credits)
Employees with expertise in financial accounting inform and drive some of the most critical decisions impacting any business organization. Also a solid foundation in finance is required of any entrepreneur. This certificate program will develop students’ expertise in financial accounting. Students can use the program for continuing education, professional advancement, or simply to broaden their business acumen.
CBM201: Introduction to Business Management (3 credits)
The course offers basic knowledge and understanding of business focusing on legal structure of business, management and organization, human behavior and labor relations, accounting and finance, marketing and sales promotions, as well as governmental regulations.
CBA225: Introduction to Accounting (3 credits)
This course provides a basic understanding of the accounting process, financial statements, content of assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity accounts.