Dec 03, 2024

Academic Catalog - Spring 2025

Theology

The major in theology introduces students to the discipline of theology and selected Christian doctrines. Students will study biblical theology, theological methods and systems, great works in the history of theology, and the role of contextualization in Christian theology. Theological selectives allow students to study specific Christian doctrines.

BA Core - 55 Hours

Christian Studies Minor - 24 Hours

BTI 3100 - Hermeneutics 3 semester hr(s).
EVA 1100 - Evangelism: Nature and Practice 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 1110 - New Testament Introduction I 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 1120 - New Testament Introduction II 3 semester hr(s).
OTS 1110 - Old Testament Introduction I 3 semester hr(s).
OTS 1120 - Old Testament Introduction II 3 semester hr(s).
THE 3110 - Christian Theology I 3 semester hr(s).
THE 3120 - Christian Theology II 3 semester hr(s).

Theology Major - 30 Hours

Biblical Theology (6)

BTI 4600 - Old Testament Theology 3 semester hr(s).
BTI 4700 - New Testament Theology 3 semester hr(s).

Theology (15)

HUM 3510 - Seminar in Theology & Culture 3 semester hr(s).
THE 3650 - Foundations in Theological Method 3 semester hr(s).
THE 3680 - Readings in Christian Theology 3 semester hr(s).
THE 3700 - Theology in Global Contexts 3 semester hr(s).
THE 4500 - Advanced Theological Systems 3 semester hr(s).

Theology Electives (9)

Select three courses with the following prefixes:

THE3***
THE4***

BA General Electives - 18 Hours

In addition to a selected major and a Christian Studies minor, all baccalaureate students must complete at least 18 hours in additional courses, which may be applied toward a second major or a second minor. In order to graduate, baccalaureate students must complete at least 127 credit hours. Any hours remaining after the student’s major and the Christian Studies minor may be used as free electives.

Theology

BA Core - 55 Hours

General Studies (19)

English (12)

Great Books (12)

History (9)

Math (3)