Oct 25, 2024

Academic Catalog - Spring 2025

Christian Ethics

The Bachelor of Science in Christian Ethics equips students to construct a biblical framework through which to understand how God’s righteousness is applied to all aspects of life and to engage culture in a thoughtful manner. This program is ideal for those seeking vocational training through the BS program and for those seeking additional theological training at the seminary level.

B.S. Core - 43 Hours

History (3)

Select one of the following courses:

HIS 1110 - World History I 3 semester hr(s).
HIS 1120 - World History II 3 semester hr(s).

Math (3)

MAT 1600 - College Algebra 3 semester hr(s).

B.S. Major Core - 24 Hours

Christian Studies Requirements (24)

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).

B.S. Christian Ethics - 21 Hours

Christian Ethics Selectives (21)

Select seven of the following courses:

ETH 3610 - Moral Foundations of Marriage and Family 3 semester hr(s).
ETH 4503 - Systems of Moral Philosophy 3 semester hr(s).
ETH 4620 - Christian Ethics and the State 3 semester hr(s).
ETH 4630 - Ethics of War and Peace 3 semester hr(s).
ETH 4640 - Created Order and Environmental Ethics 3 semester hr(s).
ETH 4650 - Ethics of Wealth and Poverty 3 semester hr(s).
ETH 4660 - Biblical Justice and Race Relations 3 semester hr(s).
ETH 4670 - Ethics of Life and Death 3 semester hr(s).
ETH 4690 - Moral Decision-Making and the Will of God 3 semester hr(s).
ETH 4695 - Christian Sexual Ethics 3 semester hr(s).

B.S. Elective Options - 39 Hours

Elective hours must be used toward vocational training as outlined in the program requirements (Bachelor of Science with Vocational Electives or Business Minor ). However, if a student pursues the Business Minor or needs additional hours after transferring in vocational/certification hours to Judson College, those hours can be completed via free electives. Please ensure that you communicate with the Registrar’s Office which of the vocational requirement options you are pursuing.

Continuous Enrollment

If a student is not actively enrolled in classes at Southeastern for a year, their account will become inactive. Students must be enrolled in a Continuous Enrollment course to avoid going inactive if pursuing vocational electives elsewhere. Students should inform the Registrar’s Office (registrar@sebts.edu) when they are taking elective courses elsewhere and not actively taking courses at Southeastern.

Required B.S. Electives (21)

Select any twenty-one hours of undergraduate courses:

***1*** - Free Elective
***2*** - Free Elective
***3*** - Free Elective
***4*** - Free Elective

Vocational Electives (18)

Hours that are completed in a vocation and transferred into Judson College. Reminder: Students can fulfill this Vocational requirement by either: (1) Transfer to Judson College with a completed “tent-making” associate’s degree or certificate; or (2) dual enroll at Judson College and another undergraduate institution to complete a ”tent-making” associate’s degree or certificate; students must provide documentation from the institution to the Registrar’s Office outlining the vocational degree or certification requirements they will be pursuing.

***1*** - Vocational Elective
***2*** - Vocational Elective
***3*** - Vocational Elective
***4*** - Vocational Elective

Business Minor (18)

BUS 3000 - Management and Organization Behavior 3 semester hr(s).
BUS 3200 - Principles of Marketing 3 semester hr(s).
BUS 3300 - Principles of Accounting 3 semester hr(s).
BUS 3650 - Corporate Finance 3 semester hr(s).
ECO 2500 - Introduction to Economics 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 3980 - Business as Mission(s) 3 semester hr(s).