Coursework Required for a
BA Degree with a major in Theology |
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General Education
Courses |
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Communications |
10 |
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ENGL 111 Expository Writing (3)
ENGL 112 Argument-Based Research (3)
SPCM 150ab Oral Communication (2-2) |
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Health Promotion |
3 |
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HPRO 314 Fitness, Hygiene, & Wellness (3) |
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Humanities and Fine Arts |
9 |
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One of the following:
MUS
110 Music Appreciation (3)
[Approved transfer courses in art or drama may
substitute for MUS 110.]
and both of the following:
ENGL 251 Literature of the Western World I (3)
ENGL 252 Literature of the Western World II (3)
(Approved transfer credit in a two semester sequence in
American literature or British literature may substitute for the ENG
251 and 252.)
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Information Technology |
3 |
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CIS
110 Introduction to Computers (3) |
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Natural Sciences and Mathematics |
16 |
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Two of the following sequences in mathematics:
MATH 162 Finite Mathematics (3) and
MATH 163 Finite Mathematics Laboratory (1)
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MATH 172 Precalculus Algebra (3) and
MATH 173 Precalculus Algebra Laboratory (1)
or
MATH 174 Precalculus Trigonometry (3) and
MATH 175 Precalculus Trigonometry Laboratory (1)
and the following sequence in natural sciences:
BIOL 111 General Biology (4)
BIOL 112 General Biology (4)
[Approved transfer courses in a two semester sequence
in a college laboratory science such as general chemistry, general
physics, or geology, may
substitute for general biology.]
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Social and Behavioral Sciences |
12 |
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One of the following courses:
HIST 111 History of Western Civilization I (3)
HIST 112 History of Western Civilization II (3)
[Approved transfer courses in a two semester sequence
in United States history or British history may substitute for HIST
111 and 112.]
and two courses selected from the following in two
disciplines:
ANTH 220 Sociocultural Anthropology (3)
ANTH 230 Biological Anthropology (3)
BEHS 150
Introduction to Human Behavior (3)
GEOG 111
World Regional Geography (3)
[Approved transfer courses in introductory economics,
geography, sociology, and political science courses may substitute for
anthropology or behavioral studies.] |
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Theology |
18 |
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THL 135
Life, Ministry, and Teachings of Jesus (3)
THL 136 Acts
and the Writings of Paul (3)
THL 200
Principles of Christian Living (3)
THL 211 Old
Testament Survey I (3)
THL 212 Old
Testament Survey II (3)
THL 250
Introduction to Biblical Doctrines (3)
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Total General Education |
71 |
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Major Courses |
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Complete 36 semester hours of upper division coursework
in theology as set forth below.
THL 320
Introduction to Church History (3)
THL 326
Christian Leadership (3)
THL 332 The
Biblical Text (3)
THL 416 General Epistles (3)
THL 419
Daniel and Revelation (3)
THL 450
Introduction to Biblical Theology (3)
THL 460
Comparative Religion (3)
and 12 semester hours selected from the
following:
THL 399
Undergraduate Open Seminar (1-3)
THL 412
Epistles of Paul I (3)
THL 413
Epistles of Paul II (3)
THL 421
History of Christianity (3)
THL 422
History of Christianity II (3)
THL 427
Ministry to
Youth (3)
THL 428
Ministry to the Elderly (3)
THL 440
Introductory Homiletics (3)
THL 445
Advanced Homiletics (3)
THL 472
Archaeology and the Biblical World (3)
THL 475
Biblical Archeology Fieldwork (3-6)
THL 490abc
Professional Ministry Practicum (2-6)
THL 499
Independent Study (1-3) |
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Total Major |
33 |
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Electives (a minor is suggested) |
24 |
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Total Required Hours |
128 |
The
Bachelor of Arts in Theology degree program is a four-year,
128-semester-hour program of study designed to equip students with a
sound theological base for leadership, teaching, and ministry within a
local church, particularly related to volunteer, bi-vocational, or
career service. Specifically, it seeks to develop servant-leaders who:
Can demonstrate the veracity and reliability of the Bible;
Demonstrate a working familiarity with the Hebrew Scriptures;
Understand and can explain the New Testament and its implication and
application;
Demonstrate and exemplify Christian leadership and values;
Show understanding of Christian history and theology;
Know and demonstrate understanding of biblical doctrines;
Demonstrate knowledge of the worlds major religions and how they differ from
Christianity; and
Demonstrate understanding of eschatological events and biblical prophecy.
This degree program requires successful completion of a minimum of 128
semester hours which includes coursework in general education, a
departmental major in theology, and electives. Students are advised to
complete a minor as part of their electives. To the right is a list of those
courses that a student must complete for a BA degree in Theology.
Upon entering the BA in Theology
degree program a student
is assigned an adviser who will be available for program advisement
and career information. An adviser helps a student create a workable
plan to meet his or her educational objectives within a
reasonable time period.
The Bachelor of
Arts in Theology normally requires four years of full-time study to complete.
The design of Suggested Full-time
Schedule A is for young adults.
Suggested Full-time Schedule B is for adults interested in
completing theology courses early in their degree program.
Students who plan to complete the degree on a part-time basis should
seek to complete the degree program within not more than seven
consecutive calendar years (about three courses per semester). Again,
the design of Suggested Part-time
Schedule A is for young adults. Suggested
Part-time Schedule B is for adults interested in
completing theology courses early in their degree program.
For the conferring of the
degree students should apply for graduation in the semester they plan
to graduate. Students may obtain an Application for Graduation
from the Registrar. This application must be filed with the Registrar
by October 15 for graduation in December, by March 15 for May
graduation, and by June 15 for July graduation.
For admissions and
registration information for this program see
Admissions.
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