Details of the Bible/Theology degree
The Bible is God’s inerrant, direct communication to all humanity, and theology has been called "the greatest science." The Bible/Theology Major is designed for students whose desire is to know and develop an understanding of God, the Bible, the Christian world view, and God’s work in the world; and to take that understanding into society in order to evangelize, disciple, and live as an example of God’s provision for humanity through Jesus Christ. The Bible/Theology major is appropriate for students with a variety of vocational goals, including teaching the Bible in various ministry or Christian school settings, service with Christian para-church agencies, or simply a desire to witness effectively while engaged in another business or professional career. The program can also serve as an excellent foundation for those who plan to continue their education at the seminary level.
| I. Division of Bible and Ministry [78 hours] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part I. Bible Concentration: | 17 hours | |
| BI 205 | Bible Study Methods | 3 hours |
| NT 102 | New Testament Survey | 3 hours |
| OT 101 | Old Testament Survey | 3 hours |
| TH 302 | Doctrine of Holiness | 2 hours |
| TH 308 | Teachings of Friends (for members of the Friends Church; other students may choose a NT or OT elective) | 3 hours |
| 3 hours chosen from: | 3 hours | |
| NT 241 Synoptic Gospels (3 hours) | ||
| NT 362 Acts (3 hours) | ||
| NT 356 Writings of John (3 hours) | ||
| Part II. Foundations for Ministry: | 10 hours | |
| CM 104 | Personal Evangelism Seminar | 1 hour |
| CM 107 | Survey of Church Ministry | 3 hours |
| MI 2083 | Intercultural Ministry | 3 hours |
| SL 101 | Spiritual Formation I | 3 hours |
| Additional Bible/Theology: | 31 hours | |
| BI 206 | Hermeneutics | 3 hours |
| HI 446 | Church History | 3 hours |
| TH 304 | Apologetics | 2 hours |
| TH 341 | Systematic Theology I | 3 hours |
| TH 342 | Systematic Theology II | 3 hours |
| 17 hours chosen from NT, OT, or TH electives | 17 hours | |
| Professional Ministry Courses | 20 hours | |
| CM 355 | Ministry Leadership | 3 hours |
| MI 316 | World Religions and Ideologies | 3 hours |
| 14 hours chosen from professional ministry electives (CM, MI, PM, or YM) Strongly recommended are: | 14 hours | |
| NT 313 New Testament Greek III (3 hours) | ||
| NT 314 New Testament Greek IV (3 hours) | ||
| PM 313 Homiletics I (3 hours) | ||
| PM 314 Homiletics II (2 hours) | ||
| PM 412 Counseling for Christian Leaders (3 hours) | ||
| II. Division of General Studies [50 hours] | ||
| Communications: | 12 hours | |
| IT 101/02 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 hours |
| EN 101 | College Writing | 3 hours |
| EN 102 | Research and Writing | 3 hours |
| SP 201 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 hours |
| Humanities: | 6 hours | |
| PH 205 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 hours |
| 3 hours chosen from literature (LI) courses | 3 hours | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences: | 7 hours | |
| Personal Effectiveness | 1 hour | |
| PY 103 | General Psychology | 3 hours |
| 3 hours chosen from: | 3 hours | |
| SS 201 Western Civilization I (3 hours) | ||
| SS 213 American History I (3 hours) | ||
| SO 211 Introduction to Sociology (3 hours) | ||
| Science and Mathematics: | 7 hours | |
| 3 hours chosen from: | 3 hours | |
| MA 102 Mathematical Concepts (3 hours) | ||
| MA 105 College Algebra (3 hours) | ||
| 4 hours chosen from: | 4 hours | |
| NS 105 Biology with Lab (4 hours) | ||
| PS 106 Physical Science with Lab (4 hours) | ||
| Additional General Studies Requirements: | 13 hours | |
| LA 223 | Beginning Greek I | 2 hours |
| LA 224 | Beginning Greek II | 2 hours |
| MI 223 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 hours |
| PY 202 | Individual and Family | 3 hours |
| 3 hours chosen from literature (LI) courses | 3 hours | |
| General Studies Electives: | 5 hours | |
| 5 hours chosen from General Studies curriculum | 5 hours | |
| Total: | 128 hours | |
