Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: Lee University Catalog_2024-2025 Program: Christian Studies (Lee Online) (CHRST.BA) Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Christian Studies (Lee Online) (CHRST.BA)

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

(Any student who transitions to an on-campus program must meet the Lee University residential general education requirements as outlined in the undergraduate catalog.)

Religion Core (18 Hours)

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade
BIBL 101 - Old Testament Survey
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 102 - New Testament Survey
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 261 - Methods of Bible Study (Lee Online)
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
THEO 231 - Introduction to Christian Ethics
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
THEO 250 - Systematic Theology I
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
THEO 335 - Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3

Humanities (12 Hours)

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade
HUMN 201 - Foundations of Western Culture
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
  • Choose nine (9) hours from the following disciplines: 
  • Art* / History / Humanities / Literature / Music* / Philosophy / Political Science / Theatre*

    *History or Appreciation, not studio or acting courses

    Communications (11 Hours)

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade
    GNST 111 - Pathways to Student Success
    Credit Hours: 2
    Credit Hours: 2
    COMM 200 - Understanding Human Communication
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    ENGL 106 - College Writing
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    ENGL 110 - Rhetoric and Research
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Social Science (6 Hours)

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade

    Choose two of the following:

    ECON 200 - Understanding Economic Issues
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    PSYC 200 - Understanding Human Behavior
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    SOCI 200 - Understanding Contemporary Society
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Natural Science and Mathematics (7 Hours)

    • Mathematics - 100 level or higher Credit Hours: 3 
    • Natural Science  - Credit Hours: 4

    Foreign Language (6 hours)

         Choose two 3-hour courses of a modern foreign language at the intermediate level or higher

    Specialty Area Requirements - 36 Hours

         •The student must achieve a minimum major GPA of 2.0.
         •Students majoring in Christian Studies must complete the courses listed in the four disciplines below.

    Christian Education

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade
    CHED 241 - Educational Ministry of the Church
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    CHED 340 - Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    CHED 341 - Principles of Teaching in Christian Education
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Christian Leadership

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade
    CLDR 301 - Introduction to Christian Leadership
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    CLDR 310 - Conflict Management and Problem Solving
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    CLDR 430 - Cross-Cultural Leadership
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Intercultural Studies

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade
    ICSP 250 - Introduction to Missions
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    ICSP 254 - History of Missions
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    ICSP 354 - Theology of Missions
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Pastoral Ministry

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade
    PASM 271 - Fundamentals of Preaching (Lee Online)
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    PASM 351 - Ministry of Worship
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
    PASM 371 - Techniques of Preaching (Lee Online)
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Collateral Requirements - 15 Hours

     

    Gospels - 3 Hours


     

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade
    BIBL 204 - Gospel of John
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    OR

    BIBL 312 - Synoptic Gospels
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3

    Bible and Theology - 6 Hours

    • BIBL at 300 / 400 level Credit Hours: 3
    • THEO at 300 / 400 level Credit Hours: 3

    Additional Courses - 6 Hours

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGrade
    PASM 353 - Contemporary World Religions
    Credit Hours: 3
    Credit Hours: 3
  • One CHED / CHIS / CLDR / PASM Course Credit Hours: 3
  • General Electives - 9 Hours

     

    Academic Assessment

    GNST-400 Academic Assessment   Credit Hours:0

    Total Hours for Graduation: 120