Christian
Life Launch

This one-year program directs students towards their God-given calling and purpose – whether they continue biblical studies, go on to university or start a business, this program is designed for students to build a foundation centered on Christ and His mission before they set out onto their respective paths. After eight months of on-campus studies, students finish the program with a month-long foreign missions trip that is bound to broaden their knowledge about what God is doing around world.

The missions trip at the end of Life Launch blew the doors off my view of the world and changed me deeply. My time at PLBC is one of the most influential and formative chapters of my life and I continue to see its impact year after year.

Derrick Sanderson

PURPOSE

This one-year program with its focus on practical theology helps the student to build their life on a solid biblical foundation while developing a desire to serve others whether in the church or in the marketplace. The LifeLaunch Program is especially recommended for those students who plan to go on to university or training for another career, but who would first like to solidify their knowledge of their Christian faith. Unique to the LifeLaunch Program, students have the opportunity to be involved in several local ministries, and an international missions trip. As with the Biblical Studies Certificate, the LifeLaunch Program comprises the first year of studies of the four-year Bachelor of Arts programs, making transferal into one of PLBC’s two- or four-year programs simple should the student wish to continue their studies.

PROGRAM LENGTH
  • 31 credit hours
  • 1 year full-time
PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Greg Nelson

OBJECTIVES

In addition to meeting the learning objectives required for all programs, Christian Life Launch will enable graduates to:

  1. Gain a foundational knowledge of the Old and New Testaments and basic Christian beliefs.
  2. Practice disciplines of the Christian faith that will deepen their relationship with God.
  3. Integrate theology and faith with the world and people around them.
  4. Value and practice tangible expressions of God’s love for humankind.
  5. Learn tools to build and support a Christian worldview
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL STUDIES COURSES (6 credit hours)

  • GEN 100 Personal Resource Management (3)
  • GEN 198 The Christian Mind (3)

BIBLE AND THEOLOGY COURSES (12 credit hours)

  • BIB 101 Old Testament Survey (3)
  • BIB 152 New Testament Survey (3)
  • BIB 192 Biblical Interpretation (3)
  • THS 101 Survey of Christian Beliefs (3)

MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT COURSES (13 credit hours)

  • Spiritual Formation Requirements (12 credit hours)
    • PTH 101 Spiritual Formation I (3)
    • PTH 107 Life Launch I (3)
    • PTH 108 Life Launch II (3)
    • PTH 114 Life and Ministry in the Holy Spirit (3)
  • Practicum Requirements (1 credit hour)
    • MIN 101 Short Term Missions Trip (1)
PROGRAM LINKS

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Tuition & Fees

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