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Bachelor Of Science In Church Finance And Accounting

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Overview

8 semesters: 

This comprehensive course outline provides a foundation for a Bachelor of Science in Church Finance and Accounting program, covering essential topics in church finance, accounting, and financial management. The capstone project allows students to demonstrate their mastery of the program's learning objectives.

COURSE OUTLINE

Semester 1
  • CFA 101: Introduction to Church Finance (3 credits) - Overview of church finance principles and practices
  • ACC 101: Financial Accounting (3 credits) - Study of financial accounting principles and practices
  • THE 101: Introduction to Theology (3 credits) - Overview of theological studies and principles
  • BIB 101: Introduction to Biblical Studies (3 credits) - Introduction to biblical studies and interpretation
  • PHL 101: Philosophy and Logic (3 credit) - Introduction to Philosophy and logic
Semester 2
  • CFA 102: Church Accounting and Financial Reporting (3 credits) - Study of church accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
  • ACC 102: Managerial Accounting (3 credits) - Study of managerial accounting principles and practices
  • FIN 101: Personal Finance (3 credits) - Study of personal finance principles and practices
  • THE 102: Christian Stewardship (3 credits) - Study of Christian stewardship principles and practices
  • COM 101: Communication Skills (3 credits) - Development of effective communication skills
Semester 3
  • CFA 201: Church Budgeting and Financial Planning (3 credits) - Study of church budgeting and financial planning principles and practices
  • ACC 201: Intermediate Accounting (3 credits) - Study of intermediate accounting principles and practices
  • FIN 201: Financial Management (3 credits) - Study of financial management principles and practices
  • BIB 201: Biblical Stewardship (3 credits) - Study of biblical stewardship principles and practices
  • CFA 202: Church Financial Analysis (3 credits) - Study of church financial analysis principles and practices
Semester 4
  • CFA 203: Church Auditing and Compliance (3 credits) - Study of church auditing and compliance principles and practices
  • ACC 202: Auditing (3 credits) - Study of auditing principles and practices
  • FIN 202: Investments (3 credits) - Study of investment principles and practices
  • THE 201: Church Administration (3 credits) - Study of church administration principles and practices
  • CFA 204: Church Financial Software (3 credits) - Study of church financial software and systems
Semester 5
  • CFA 301: Advanced Church Finance (3 credits) - Advanced study of church finance principles and practices
  • ACC 301: Advanced Accounting (3 credits) - Study of advanced accounting principles and practices
  • FIN 301: Financial Planning (3 credits) - Study of financial planning principles and practices
  • CFA 302: Church Financial Leadership (3 credits) - Study of church financial leadership principles and practices
  • RES 301: Research Methods (3 credits) - Introduction to research methods and design
Semester 6
  • CFA 303: Church Financial Ethics (3 credits) - Study of church financial ethics principles and practices
  • ACC 302: Accounting Information Systems (3 credits) - Study of accounting information systems principles and practices
  • FIN 302: Risk Management (3 credits) - Study of risk management principles and practices
  • CFA 304: Church Financial Planning and Budgeting (3 credits) - Study of church financial planning and budgeting principles and practices
  • CAP 301: Capstone Project Proposal (3 credits) - Development of a capstone project proposal
Semester 7
  • CFA 401: Advanced Topics in Church Finance (3 credits) - Advanced study of topics in church finance
  • CFA 402: Church Finance Internship (3 credits) - Supervised internship in church finance
  • CAP 402: Capstone Project Implementation (3 credits) - Implementation of the capstone project
  • CFA 403: Church Financial Sustainability (3 credits) - Study of church financial sustainability principles and practices
  • CFA 404: Advanced Church Accounting (3 credits) - Advanced study of church accounting principles and practices
Semester 8
  • CFA 405: Strategic Church Finance (3 credits) - Study of strategic church finance principles and practices
  • CAP 403: Capstone Project Completion (6 credits) - Completion of the capstone project
  • CFA 406: Church Financial Leadership and Development (3 credits) - Study of church financial leadership and development principles and practices
  • CFA 407: Advanced Church Financial Analysis (3 credits) - Advanced study of church financial analysis principles and practices
  • CFA 408: Reflection and Practice (3 credits) - Reflection on church finance practice 

Program Outcomes:

  • Graduates will be equipped to manage church finances effectively.
  • Graduates will demonstrate a deep understanding of church finance, accounting, and financial management principles and practices. 
  • Graduates will be able to apply church finance principles in various contexts.
  • Graduates will be prepared for careers in church finance, accounting, and financial management. 

This program prepares students for careers in church finance, accounting, and financial management, and provides a strong foundation for further study and professional development.

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