THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

BACHELOR OF ARTS

PROGRAM (121 CREDITS)

PURPOSE

The Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies is designed to prepare the student with broad exposure to arts and sciences, foundational knowledge in philosophy, Church history, biblical languages, practical theology, teaching, and preaching, and advanced study in Scripture and theology as evidenced by a Senior Research project.

PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME

1. The student will be able to communicate the biblical text in oral and written forms in an audience appropriate manner.

2. The student will be able to locate, evaluate, and utilize biblical, theological, and related information in ministry related endeavors.

3. The student will be able to establish and maintain professional demeanor and relationships within the church and community.

4. The student will be able to articulate and model essential spiritual disciplines for personal growth.

5 . The student will be able to formulate, organize, and compose academic papers and make presentations in the field at an advanced level of proficiency compatible with graduate studies.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

BIB/NWT/OLT/THE Courses

15

cr

 

Electives 

12

cr

COM  

293

Intercultural Communication

3

cr

Language Courses:

 

6

cr

 

LNG

243

Beginning Greek I

  
 

LNG

253

Beginning Greek II

  
 

or

    
 

LNG

263

Intermediate Hebrew I

  
 

LNG

273

Intermediate Hebrew II

  

PHL

 

Philosophy Courses

9

cr

PRE

213

Foundations of Biblical Preaching

3

cr

PRE

353

Preaching in Pastoral Ministry

3

cr

PST

313

Principles of Leadership

3

cr

Choose One:

  

3

cr

 

PST

423

Pastoral Ministry & Practice

  
 

PST

433

Church Finance/Resource Management

  

PST

443

Disciple Making & Equipping Ministry

3

cr

THE

243

Theology I

3

cr

THE

303

Theology II

3

cr

THE

483

Theological Studies Thesis                          

3

cr

TOTAL

 

69 CREDITS

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