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George Fox University | Academics | Religion
RELIGIONBiblical Studies Major (B.A.) MAJOR REQUIREMENTSRequirements for a biblical studies major consist of 40 semester hours (exclusive of BIBL 101, 102 Literature of the Bible), with 18 hours from upper-division courses (at least 6 at the 400 level) and distributed as follows: 20 hours in biblical studies (GREK 202 may be applied as biblical studies credit)6 hours in Christian ministries 8 hours in religion (including RELI 380 Christian Beliefs and either RELI 401 or RELI 402 Christianity in History) 6 hours in philosophy A maximum of 2 hours may be counted through BIBL 495 Special Study. Biblical Studies: Interdisciplinary Major (B.A.)MAJOR REQUIREMENTSAn interdisciplinary major may be elected through application and approval of the department. It consists of two 24-hour blocks, one in biblical studies, the other in any other major field. The student application must show how the proposed interdisciplinary major meets reasonable academic and vocational objectives. Requirements for the biblical studies block:10 hours in biblical studies 8 hours in religion, including RELI 380 Christian Beliefs 3 hours in philosophy CHMN 360 Perspectives in Christian Education Christian Ministries Major (B.A.)MAJOR REQUIREMENTSRequirements for a major in Christian ministries consist of 40 semester hours, with a 24-semester-hour core consisting of the following courses: RELI 380 Christian BeliefsRELI 401 or 402 Christianity in History CHMN 130 Christian Discipling CHMN 310 Theological Foundations of Christian Ministry CHMN 360 Perspectives in Christian Education 5 hours of biblical studies 3 hours in philosophy An additional 16 semester hours in one of four possible areas of concentration: youth ministry, missions, church recreation, or educational ministry. (See listing below.) A four-semester sequence in Christian ministries called Shared Praxis provides community building, personal reflection, and practice in ministry. (See descriptions of CHMN 391, 392, 491, 492 Shared Praxis I-IV.) A minimum of 18 hours shall be from upper-division courses. A limit of 4 hours of field experience can apply to the major. Youth Ministry Concentration CHMN 330 Youth LeadershipCHMN 381 Counseling I Either HHPE 380 Recreational Leadership or CHMN 370 Camp Programming and Counseling PSYC 311 Human Development: Infancy to Adolescence Missions Concentration RELI 330 Introduction to the World Christian Movement RELI 360 Cross-Cultural Christian Outreach RELI 440 World Religions RELI 460 Issues in Contemporary Missions CHMN 475 Cross-Cultural Field Experience Church Recreation Concentration CHMN 370 Camp Programming and Counseling CHMN 440 Camp Administration CHMN 475 Field Experience in Church Recration HLTH 200 Lifestyle Management HHPE 380 Recreational Leadership Educational Ministry Concentration (Shared Praxis) CHMN 391 Shared Praxis I: Introduction to Educational Ministry CHMN 392 Shared Praxis II: The Christian Story and Vision CHMN 491 Shared Praxis III: Methods and Skills in Ministry CHMN 492 Shared Praxis IV: Supervised Field Experience Christian Ministries: Interdisciplinary Major (B.A.)MAJOR REQUIREMENTSAn interdisciplinary major may be elected through application and approval of the department. It consists of two 24-hour blocks, one in Christian ministries, the other in any other major field. For the Christian ministries block, the student will select one of four concentrations: youth ministry, missions, church recreation, or educational ministry (Shared Praxis). The student application must show how the proposed interdisciplinary major meets reasonable academic and vocational objectives. Requirements for the Christian ministries block:12 hours in Christian ministries, including CHMN 130 Christian Discipling, and CHMN 360 Perspectives in Christian Education 6 hours in biblical studies 3 hours in philosophy RELI 380 Christian Beliefs Also offered is an interdisciplinary block in the area of camping ministries. Details are available from the Department of Religious Studies office. Philosophy Major (B.A.)MAJOR REQUIREMENTSPhilosophy majors take 33 semester hours in addition to PHIL 210 Introduction to Philosophy. 24 hours must be upper division. Six courses are required of all majors:PHIL 210 Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 230 Ethics Either PHIL 340 Logic or COMM 324 Argumentation and Critical Thinking PHIL 380 History of Philosophy Survey PHIL 382 History of Philosophy Seminar (Prerequisite must be fulfilled by a philosophy course other than Logic) PHIL 410 Contemporary Philosophers and Problems (Prerequisite must be fulfilled by a philosophy course other than Logic) Majors select a specialization track from these options:
COMM 324 Argumentation and Critical Thinking PHIL 340 Logic PHIL 260 Sociological Theory PHIL 270 Aesthetics PHIL 330 Philosophy of Religion LITR 360 Values Through Story and Myth PHIL 485 Special Topics PHIL 495 Special Study Religion Major (B.A.)MAJOR REQUIREMENTSRequirements for a major in religion consist of 40 semester hours, including the following: 8 hours in biblical studies 6 hours in Christian ministries, including CHMN 360 Perspectives in Christian Education 10 hours in religion, including RELI 380 Christian Beliefs, and RELI 401, 402 Christianity in History 6 hours in philosophy A minimum of 18 hours shall be from upper-division courses. A limit of 3 hours of field experience can apply to the major. Religion: Interdisciplinary Major (B.A.)An interdisciplinary major may be elected through application and approval of the department. It consists of two 24-hour blocks, one in religion, the other in any other major field. The student application must show how the proposed interdisciplinary major meets reasonable academic and vocational objectives. Requirements for the religion block:10 hours in religion, including RELI 380 Christian Beliefs 8 hours in biblical studies 3 hours in philosophy CHMN 360 Perspectives in Christian Education |
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