Theological Studies, Bi-Vocational Track (THSBV.BA)

This degree program must be combined with another major. It cannot be a “stand alone” program.

Degree Checklist

For a check list of all the courses required for this degree program and a suggested four-year sequence of study, please click on the link below.

THSBV.BA 18-19

General Education Requirements- Total Hours: 38-44

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Please Note: For School of Religion majors, the courses listed below in Developing Biblical Faith and Lifestyle for All School of Religion Majors (16 hours) will replace the courses listed in the Developing Biblical Faith and Lifestyle (12 hours) section for majors outside the School of Religion.

Developing Biblical Faith and Lifestyle for All School of Religion Majors: 16

These courses must be taken in sequence as listed below, with the exception of BIBL-101/BIBL-102, either of which may be taken first or second. THEO-251 and THEO-231 may be taken in the same semester. The first three courses listed below (BIBL-101, BIBL-102, and THEO-250) are similar to the first three courses in the general religion core but are geared specifically for School of Religion majors. The fourth course listed below (THEO-251) will be a continuation of THEO-250 and will further prepare students for focused study in the School of Religion majors. RELG-495 is the School of Religion Capstone class and should be taken in the final year before graduation, preferably in the last semester or the second to last semester.

Religion Core for School of Religion Majors (16)

BIBL 101 - Old Testament Survey Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 102 - New Testament Survey Credit Hours: 3
THEO 250 - Systematic Theology I Credit Hours: 3
THEO 251 - Systematic Theology II Credit Hours: 3
THEO 231 - Introduction to Christian Ethics Credit Hours: 3
RELG 495 - School of Religion Senior Capstone Credit Hours: 1

Christian Service (80 clock hours)

Each student will complete 80 clock hours of Christian Service. Transfer students will complete 10 clock hours of service per semester. Christian Service is not a course; the hours are earned by a combination of class, group, and individual service learning experiences.

Specialty Area Requirements

Biblical Studies - Credit Hours: 12

Select two of the following Old Testament courses:

BIBL-301-Deuteronomy (3)
BIBL-303-Wisdom Literature (3)
BIBL-307-Psalms and Song of Solomon (3)
BIBL-309-Historical Books of the Old Testament (3)
BIBL-311-The Prophets (3)
BIBL-398-Hist/Geog/Arch of the Bible (6) - counts as 1 course only
BIBL-421-Pentateuch (3)

Select two of the following New Testament courses:

BIBL-302-Prison Epistles (3)
BIBL-312-Synoptic Gospels (3)
BIBL-314-Luke/Acts (3)
BIBL-316-Johannine Literature (3)
BIBL-398-Hist/Geog/Arch of the Bible (6) - counts as 1 course only
BIBL-402-Romans & Galatians (3)
BIBL-404-I & II Corinthians (3)
BIBL-410-Revelation (3)

Theological Studies - Credit Hours: 12

Choose four of the following:

THEO 334 - Doctrine of Christ Credit Hours: 3
THEO 335 - Doctrine of the Holy Spirit Credit Hours: 3
THEO 336 - Doctrine of the Church Credit Hours: 3
THEO 425 - Theology and Benevolence Credit Hours: 3
THEO 435 - Contemporary Protestant Theology Credit Hours: 3
THEO 436 - Contemporary Catholic Theology Credit Hours: 3
THEO 440 - Recent Pentecostal and Charismatic Theology Credit Hours: 3
THEO 474 - Feminist Theology Credit Hours: 3
THEO 483 - Special Topics in Theology Credit Hours: 3

Historical Studies - Credit Hours: 6

CHIS 323 - History of Christianity I Credit Hours: 3
CHIS 324 - History of Christianity II Credit Hours: 3

Philosophical Studies - Credit Hours: 3

Choose one of the following:

PHIL 331 - Symbolic Logic Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 341 - Major Thinkers in Ancient Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 342 - Major Thinkers in Modern Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 351 - Philosophy of Human Nature Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 361 - Philosophy of Religion Credit Hours: 3
PHIL-361 will satisfy requirement for one category only (not both).
PHIL 371 - Philosophical Ethics Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 411 - Epistemology Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 483 - Special Topics in Philosophy Credit Hours: 3

Religious Studies - Credit Hours: 3