2007-2008 Academic Catalog
Religious Studies Majors and Minors
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- Religious Studies Majors and Minors
- Biblical Studies Major
- Biblical Studies: Interdisciplinary Major
- Christian Ministries Major
- Christian Ministries: Interdisciplinary Major
- Philosophy Major
- Religion Major
- Religion: Interdisciplinary Major
- Biblical Studies Minor
- Camping: Administrative Minor
- Camping: Programming Minor
- Christian Ministries: Church Recreation Minor
- Christian Ministries: Educational Ministry Minor
- Christian Ministries: Missions Minor
- Christian Ministries: Youth Ministry Minor
- Philosophy Minor
- Quaker Studies Minor
- Religion Minor
Religion Major (BA)
The religion major offers a 39-semester-hour course of study that is designed to prepare students for graduate work in theology, other Christian studies (especially for those hoping to teach at the college or seminary level), and ministry (seminary). It is also excellent preparation for those desiring to enter some form of ministry. Learning to think critically and to develop the life of the Spirit is fostered by the religion major.
Religion serves as a foundational major in a number of areas. It helps students build a solid foundation from several perspectives: Christian history, theology, biblical studies, and practical ministry. It also explores the larger context of world religions. Students are required to obtain a minimum grade of C- in all courses taken for the major.Major Requirements
A minimum of 18 semester hours must be from upper-division courses and a limit of 3 semester hours of field experience can apply to the major. Required hours include the following:
Biblical Studies (9 hours)
Students must choose 9 semester hours in biblical studies (BIBL) coursework
- BIBL 100 Bible Survey (4) may not be applied to the major requirements
- One semester of BIBL 101 Literature of the Old Testament (3) or BIBL 102 Literature of the New Testament (3) may be applied as biblical studies credit
Christian Ministries (6 hours)
Students must choose one of the following courses:
CHMN 360 Perspectives in Christian Education (3)
CHMN 390 Theological Foundations of Christian Ministry (3)
Students must choose 3 additional semester hours of Christian ministries (CHMN) coursework
Religion (18 hours)
RELI 380 Christian Beliefs (3)
RELI 401 Christianity in History I (3)
RELI 402 Christianity in History II (3)
RELI 440 World Religions (3)
Students must choose 6 additional semester hours of religious studies (RELI) coursework
Philosophy Courses (6 hours)
Students must choose 6 semester hours of philosophy (PHIL) coursework
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