The professional studies division most thoroughly fulfills the college’s mission statement which in part states “Arlington Baptist College endeavors to prepare men and women for Christian life and ministries, both lay and professional….”  The programs included in this division provide courses which prepare students to work with a variety of age groups in various church-related ministries, as well as secular positions and vocations.

GOALS

1. To instill in students the importance and power of God’s Word in their personal lives and in the lives of those to whom they minister.

2. To view the Bible as the first and main source of guidance and instruction when working with all ages in all vocations both lay and professional: when providing counseling; when developing and presenting a philosophy of music for local church ministries; and when evaluating curricula.

3. To familiarize students with the history and educational structure of the local church and the place each ministry of the church has (music, youth program, children’s ministries, counseling, etc.).

4. To provide instruction and practice in the areas of organizing and managing a

classroom or group of people; and in the skills and methods basic to teaching as they relate to the student’s particular area of vocation and ministry (youth program, church music, children’s ministries and education).