The Bachelor of Religious Studies Degree programs require students to take an average of 17 credit hours per semester if they are to graduate in four years. Students should meet with an advisor at least twice per semester in order to ensure that the student is making sufficient progress toward the completion of the educational program. Credits for Bachelor of Religious Studies degrees are earned from the courses in the following distribution areas: Bible and Theology, General Education and Humanities, General Education distribution credits, Professional Studies, Practical Ministries, Church History, Internship, and Field Education. Though the distribution areas are common to each major, the number and title of courses that are required in the majors vary from program to program.
| Bible and Theology Required Courses | ||
| BIB 110 | Old Testament Survey | 3 Credits |
| BIB 210 | New Testament Survey | 3 Credits |
| THE 201 | Systematic Theology I | 3 Credits |
| THE 202 | Systematic Theology II -or- | 3 Credits |
| THE 203 | Systematic Theology III | |
| BIB 310 | Old Testament Prophets | 3 Credits |
| BIB 203 | The Life of Christ | 3 Credits |
| THE 302 | Theology of the Holy Spirit | 3 Credits |
| BIB 211 | The Writings of Paul | 3 Credits |
| THE 130 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 Credits |
| CH 400 | Church History I | 3 Credits |
| 30 Credits | ||
| General Education Courses | ||
| ENG 111 | English Grammar | 3 Credits |
| ENG 112 | English Composition | 3 Credits |
| COM 201 | Public Speaking | 3 Credits |
| MATH 103 | Basic Concepts of Math | 3 Credits |
| ENG 201 | Introduction to English Literature | 3 Credits |
| FRESHMAN STUDIES | 3 Credit | |
| 18 Credit | ||
Students must have a total of 27 credit hours from the following courses. Six (6) hours must be taken from the Natural Science area; six (6) hours from social/behavioral sciences; and nine (9) hours from the humanities/fine arts area. Students must take either a year of Biblical languages or a year (6 hours) of modern languages in order to fulfill the humanities/fine arts requirement.
| **Humanities/Fine Arts (15 Credits) | ||
| CR 200 | World Religions | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 102 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 Credits |
| COM 360 | Communication in Church Organizations | 3 Credits |
| COM 450 | Effective Religious Communications | 3 Credits |
| THE 400 | Christian Ethics | 3 Credits |
| MU 100 | Music Appreciation | 3 Credits |
| MU 425 | Music in the Africatn American Experience | 3 Credits |
| MU 200 | Church Music and Worship | 3 Credits |
| MU 220 | Praise and Worship | 3 Credits |
| MU 315 | Vacal Techniques | 3 Credits |
| MU 450 | Orchestra Music for Churches: Music Selection | 3 Credits |
| MU 475 | Orchestra Music for Churches: Conducting | 3 Credits |
| **Foreign Languages | 6 Credits | |
| Foreign Language Options (3 Credits each) | |
| FL 200 | Spanish I: Elementary Grammar |
| FL 250 | Spanish II: Intermediate Grammar |
| FL 210 | French I: Elementary Grammar |
| FL 260 | French II: Intermediate Grammar |
| HEB 200 | Elementary Hebrew Grammar and Reading I |
| HEB 210 | Elementary Hebrew Grammar and Reading II |
| HEB 410 | Exegesis of the Hebrew Bible |
| GRE 200 | Elementary New Testament Greek: Reading and Grammar I |
| GRE 210 | Elementary New Testament Greek: Reading and Grammar II |
| GRE 410 | Exegis of the Greek New Testament |
** A student must take one year of a foreign language if the language is to count for General Education distribution credit. Either a Biblical or a modern language will count toward foreign language distribution credit.
| ***Natural and Computer Sciences (6 Credits) | ||
| COMP 100 | Introducation to Computers | 3 Credits |
| COMP 200 | Word Processing and Desktop Publishing | 3 Credits |
| COM 340 | Media Economics and Management | 3 Credits |
| COM 355 | Television and Internet Broadcasting | 3 Credits |
| COM 380 | Multimedia Programming and Production | 3 Credits |
| BIOL 101 | Introduction to Biology | 3 Credits |
| ***Social, Behavioral Sciences (6 Credits) | ||
| HIST 120 | Ancient Civilizations | 3 Credits |
| HIST 342 | The African American Religious Experience | 3 Credits |
| SS 200 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| SS 210 | Sociology | 3 Credits |
| SS 320 | Marriage and the Family | 3 Credits |
| SS 370 | Sociology of Youth Culture | 3 Credits |
| SS 380 | Popular Culture | 3 Credits |
| EDU 450 | Learning Styles and Behavior: Children | 3 Credits |
| EDU 455 | Learning Styles and Behavior: Adults | 3 Credits |
| CH 200 | Religion in America | 3 Credits |
| CR 300 | Islam: An Introduction | 3 Credits |
| CH 400 | Church History I | 3 Credits |
| CH 401 | Church History II: An Introduction | 3 Credits |
| CR 350 | Religious of Africa | 3 Credits |
| CR 375 | African Religions in the New World | 3 Credits |
| CR 400 | Folk Religion, Medicine, and Magic | 3 Credits |
***A student must take six credits from these courses, coupled with the eight credits of Field Education and Internship credits that all students must have.
(*Indicates required courses)
This major provides a Biblically based curriculum to equip those who have been called by God to serve in these areas. It is the purpose of the department to raise a new generation of Christian leaders who base their leadership styles and methods on the example of Jesus Christ as revealed in – and through – the Bible.
The goal of the Department of Leadership and Administration is to offer Christ-centered leadership education that leads to faith-based application in service and action in personal and organizational relationships.
| Biblical and Theology Required Courses | 30 Credits |
| General Education and Humanities Required Courses | 27 Credits |
| General Education Core | 18 Credits |
| Leadership Studies | 27 Credits |
| Minor Or General Electives | 21 Credits |
| Freshman Studies | 3 Credits |
| Practical Ministries | 9 Credits |
| Internship and Field Education | 6 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours | 141 Credits |
| ****Leadership Courses (27 Credits) | ||
| LE 302 | Principles of Effective Leadership | 3 Credits |
| LE 303 | Assessing Organizational Strategies | 3 Credits |
| LE 306 | Building and Managing Effective Organizations | 3 Credits |
| LE 307 | Interpersonal Communication & Conflict Management | 3 Credits |
| LE 308 | The Dynamics of Mentoring | 3 Credits |
| LE 310 | The Servant Leaders | 3 Credits |
| LE 318 | Dynamics of Biblical Leadership | 3 Credits |
| LE 320 | Leadership Principles: Business | 3 Credits |
| MIS 350 | Church Planting in Global Context | 3 Credits |
| LE 381 | The Making of a Leader | 3 Credits |
| LE 400 | Personality Types and Leadership Styles | 3 Credits |
| LE 410 | Leaders and Managers | 3 Credits |
| LE 450 | The Leader’s Spiritual, Psychological and Physical Health | 3 Credits |
| LE 465 | Strategic Planning and Assessment for Churches and Business | 3 Credits |
| LE 475 | Leadership Internship | 3 Credits |
**** A minimum of ten (10) courses must be selected from this area, which must include an internship and three other 400-level courses.
Minor and Electives (21 Credits)
Freshman Studies (3 Credits)
All students are required to take two (2) freshman studies courses that must be taken during the first year of their academic program. The second of the two (2) courses will include a strong emphasis on how to successfully research and write academic papers and on other matters related to college life.
| Freshman Studies I | 1 Credit |
| Freshman Studies II | 2 Credits |
| Practical Ministry Core Courses (9 Credits) | ||
| BIB 102 | Spiritual Formation | 3 Credits |
| UM 200 | Urban Evangelism | 3 Credits |
| EVA 200 | Introduction to Evangelism | 3 Credits |
| SS 350 | Human Relations | 3 Credits |
| CHAD 102 | Church Administration | 3 Credits |
| THE 200 | Spiritual Warfare | 3 Credits |
| Field Education and Internship (6 Credits) | ||
| FED 100 | Teaching/Preaching/Counseling/Administration | 3 Credits |
| INTERNSHIP | 3 Credits | |
Field Education credits may be accumulated from summer work or from work that a student is doing in a given semester. The work may be done at an official site, as designated by the Field Placement Office, the Office of the Dean of Students, or from another site where students have elected to work. Field Education is designed to give students practical experience in specific areas of ministry. Credit for this work will be assigned as the students meet requirements for their major areas of study. Each major will award 3 credits for Field Education credit and 3 hours for Internship credit during the student’s career. The Field Education courses will be taken during the first and second year of a person’s academic program.
What are the goals of the Field Education program?
| 1. | To assist students in exercising stewardship over their God-given educational opportunities. |
| 2. | To provide technical, practical, and spiritual assistance to local congregations, community organizations, denominations, families, schools, etc., as students fulfill their mission. |
| 3. | To aid students in the discovery and application of their spiritual gifts. |
| 4. | To take the All Saints message and ministry to the community. |
| 5. | To expose students to a wide-range of ministry styles, settings, and programs. |
| 6. | To secure mentors for current students. |
| 7. | To identify potential sources of employment for students. |
| 8. | To treat settings in which students can apply principles of academic theory and practice. |
REQUIREMENTS:
Field Education work is required of all students who are currently taking at least nine (9) hours of course work during a given semester. Students who serve as pastors, teachers, praise and worship leaders, department leaders, youth presidents/ministers, and in other ministry capacities should structure their fieldwork around specific assignments. However, a student must officially register for Field Education credit at the beginning of the semester and secure faculty/staff approval and supervision before credit can be awarded for such work.
Areas in which students will be awarded credit for field work in a given major field of study are: Teaching, Counseling, Preaching, and Administration (one credit is given for Teaching, Counseling, and for Preaching, and two credits are given for Administration).
A student’s major area of study must be listed on the Field Education application so that proper credit can be awarded in the area that the credits are to be assigned.
Internship Credits and Work
Students may fulfill their internship requirements either over the course of one summer working full-time or part-time during the last year of their program. The work may be spread out over a period of two semesters. Students must accumulate a total of 450 hours of internship hours in order to fulfill this requirement.
Special Requirements:
* All records and contractual arrangements for fieldwork must be pre-approved by the Dean of Student Affairs.
*** All courses in primary subject areas that are beyond the required number of hours in the program are listed as electives. Students may take these courses or substitute them for others that may apply toward a minor subject area.
SUMMARY OF BACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
| 1. | A minimum of thirty (30) credit hours of Bible and theology courses. |
| 2. | A minimum of twenty-seven (27) credits of General Education and Humanities Required Courses. |
| 3. | A minimum of eighteen hours (18) of General Education distribution elective credits. |
| 4. | A minimum of twenty-seven (27) hours of courses in a designated professional major area of study. |
| 5. | A minimum of nine (9) credit hours of practical ministries core courses. |
| 6. | Completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework in residence at All Saints. |
| 7. | Show evidence of personal and spiritual growth, coupled with a deep commitment to the Christian Gospel. |
| 8. | Application for graduation. |
| 9. | Payment of graduation fees. |
| 10. | Complete internship work in a local church or para-church agency. |
| 11. | Maintain at least a 2.00 grade point average. |
This major provides a Biblically based curriculum that equips the students who plan to pursue ministry opportunities in urban settings. It is designed to demonstrate the key needs of urban people and the diverse ministry opportunities that exist in these settings. Students learn the art of evangelism and church planting in urban settings.
| Biblical and Theology Required Courses | 30 Credits |
| General Education and Humanities Required Courses | 27 Credits |
| General Education Core | 18 Credits |
| Major: Urban Ministries | 27 Credits |
| Minor Or General Electives | 21 Credits |
| Freshman Studies | 3 Credits |
| Practical Ministries | 9 Credits |
| Internship and Field Education | 6 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours | 141 Credits |
| Leadership Courses (27 Credits) | ||
| A minimum of nine (9) courses at the 300-level or above must be selected from this area, which must include an internship and three 400-level courses. | ||
| SS 250 | Intercultural Studies | 3 Credits |
| SS 370 | Sociology of Youth Culture | 3 Credits |
| SS 380 | Popular Culture | 3 Credits |
| LE 302 | Principles of Effective Leadership | 3 Credits |
| LE 373 | Effective Ministry Management | 3 Credits |
| LE 400 | Personality Types and Leadership Styles | 3 Credits |
| LE 450 | The Leader’s Spiritual Psychological and Physical Health | 3 Credits |
| LE 465 | Strategic Planning and Assessment for Churches and Businesses | 3 Credits |
| PASM 300 | Fund Raising and Stewardship in the Local Church | 3 Credits |
| YM 320 | Moral and Spiritual Development of Young People | 3 Credits |
| MU 310 | Effective Music for Youth Ministries | 3 Credits |
| UM 150 | Establishing Community Development and Non-Profit Corporations | 3 Credits |
| UM 200 | Urban Evangelism | 3 Credits |
| UM 225 | Grant Writing and Fund Raising for Urban Ministries | 3 Credits |
| UM 300 | Urban Sociology | 3 Credits |
| UM 350 | Urban Economics and Politics | 3 Credits |
| UM 360 | Urban Church Planting | 3 Credits |
| UM 475 | Urban Ministries Internship | 3 Credits |
Minor and Electives (21 Credits)
Freshman Studies (3 Credits)
All students are required to take two (2) freshman studies courses that must be taken during the first year of their academic program. The second of the two (2) courses will include a strong emphasis on how to successfully research and write academic papers and on other matters related to college life.
| Freshman Studies I | 1 Credit |
| Freshman Studies II | 2 Credits |
| Practical Ministry Core Courses (9 Credits) | ||
| BIB 102 | Spiritual Formation | 3 Credits |
| UM 200 | Urban Evangelism | 3 Credits |
| EVA 200 | Introduction to Evangelism | 3 Credits |
| SS 350 | Human Relations | 3 Credits |
| CHAD 102 | Church Administration | 3 Credits |
| THE 200 | Spiritual Warfare | 3 Credits |
| Field Education and Internship (6 Credits) | ||
| FED 100 | Teaching/Preaching/Counseling/Administration | 3 Credits |
| INTERNSHIP | 3 Credits | |
CREDIT HOURS: 141
Field Education credits may be accumulated from summer work or from work that a student is doing in a given semester. The work may be done at an official site, as designated by the Field Placement Office, in the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs, or from another site where students have elected to work. Field Education is designed to give students practical experience in specific areas of ministry. Credit for this work is assigned as students meet requirements for their major areas of study. Each major will award three (3) credits for Field Education credit and three (3) hours for Internship credit during the student’s career.
What are the goals of the Field Education program?
| 1. | To assist students in exercising stewardship over their God-given educational opportunities. |
| 2. | To provide technical, practical, and spiritual assistance to local congregations, community organizations, denominations, families, schools, etc., as students fulfill their mission. |
| 3. | To aid students in the discovery and application of their spiritual gifts. |
| 4. | To take the All Saints message and ministry to the community. |
| 5. | To expose students to a wide-range of ministry styles, settings, and programs. |
| 6. | To secure mentors for current students. |
| 7. | To identify potential sources of employment for students. |
| 8. | To treat settings in which students can apply principles of academic theory and practice. |
REQUIREMENTS:
Field Education work is required of all students who are currently taking at least nine (9) hours of course work during a given semester. Students who serve as pastors, teachers, praise and worship leaders, department leaders, youth presidents/ministers, and in other ministry capacities should structure their fieldwork around specific assignments. However, a student must officially register for Field Education credit at the beginning of the semester and secure faculty/staff approval and supervision before credit can be awarded for such work.
Areas in which students will be awarded credit for field work in a given major field of study are: Teaching, Counseling, Preaching, and Administration (one credit is given for Teaching, Counseling, and for Preaching, and two credits are given for Administration).
A student’s major area of study must be listed on the Field Education application so that proper credit can be awarded in the area that the credits are to be assigned.
Internship Credits and Work
Students may fulfill their internship requirements either over the course of one summer working full-time or part-time during the last year of their program. The work may be spread out over a period of two semesters. Students must accumulate a total of 450 hours of internship hours in order to fulfill this requirement.
Special Requirements:
* All records and contractual arrangements for fieldwork must be pre-approved by the Dean of Student Affairs.
*** All courses in primary subject areas that are beyond the required number of hours in the program are listed as electives. Students may take these courses or substitute them for others that may apply toward a minor subject area.
SUMMARY OF BACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
| 1. | A minimum of thirty (30) credit hours of Bible and theology courses. |
| 2. | A minimum of twenty-seven (27) credits of General Education and Humanities Required Courses. |
| 3. | A minimum of eighteen hours (18) of General Education distribution elective credits. |
| 4. | A minimum of twenty-seven (27) hours of courses in a designated professional major area of study. |
| 5. | A minimum of nine (9) credit hours of practical ministries core courses. |
| 6. | Completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework in residence at All Saints. |
| 7. | Show evidence of personal and spiritual growth, coupled with a deep commitment to the Christian Gospel. |
| 8. | Application for graduation. |
| 9. | Payment of graduation fees. |
| 10. | Complete internship work in a local church or para-church agency. |
| 11. | Maintain at least a 2.00 grade point average. |
This major provides a Biblically based curriculum to equip those who plan to pursue ministry as senior pastors. The students explore both professional and practical aspects of the pastoral ministry. Special emphasis is placed on assisting students in building their staff and in planning for their ministry.
| Biblical and Theology Required Courses | 30 Credits |
| General Education and Humanities Required Courses | 27 Credits |
| General Education Core | 18 Credits |
| Pastoral Ministries | 27 Credits |
| Minor Or General Electives | 21 Credits |
| Practical Ministries | 9 Credits |
| Internship and Field Education | 6 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours | 138 Credits |
| Leadership Courses (27 Credits) | ||
| A minimum of ten (10) courses must be selected from this area, which must include an internship and three (3) 400-level courses. | ||
| UM 150 | Establishing Community Development and Non-Profit Corporations | 3 Credits |
| PASM 200 | Pastoral Theology I | 3 Credits |
| PASM 210 | Pastoral Theology II | 3 Credits |
| COM 360 | Communication in Church Organizations | 3 Credits |
| THE 400 | Christian Ethics | 3 Credits |
| MU 200 | Church Music and Worship | 3 Credits |
| COM 450 | Effective Religious Communication | 3 Credits |
| PASM 300 | Fund Raising and Stewardship in the Local Church | 3 Credits |
| LE 318 | Dynamics of Biblical Leadership | 3 Credits |
| MIS 430 | Biblical and Theological Perspectives on Missions | 3 Credits |
| PASM 250 | Homiletics | 3 Credits |
| SS 250 | Intercultural Studies | 3 Credits |
| LE 302 | Principles of Effective Leadership | 3 Credits |
| LE 38 | The Making of a Leader | 3 Credits |
| LE 306 | Building and Managing Effective Organizations | 3 Credits |
| LE 307 | Interpersonal Communications and Conflict Management | 3 Credits |
| MIS 350 | Church Planting in a Global Context | 3 Credits |
| LE 450 | The Leader’s Spiritual, Psychological and Physical Health | 3 Credits |
| LE 465 | Strategic Planning and Assessment for Churches and Business | 3 Credits |
| LE 475 | Leadership Internship | 3 Credits |
Minor and Electives (21 Credits)
PASTORAL MINISTRIES MAJOR
FIRST YEAR
| FALL | ||
| BIB 110 | Old Testament Survey 1 | 3 Credits |
| BIB 203 | The Life of Christ | 3 Credits |
| COMP 100 | Introduction to Computers | 3 Credits |
| ENG 111 | English Grammar | 3 Credits |
| MATH 103 | Basic Concepts of Mathematics | 3 Credits |
| FS I | Freshman Studies | 1 Credit |
| FED | Field Education | 1 Credit |
| 17 Credits | ||
| SPRING | ||
| BIB 210 | New Testament Survey | 3 Credits |
| CHAD 102 | Church Administration | 3 Credits |
| COMP 200 | Word Processing & Desktop Publishing | 3 Credits |
| ENG 112 | English Componsition | 3 Credits |
| BIB 102 | Spiritual Formation | 3 Credits |
| FS II | Freshman Studies II | 2 Credit |
| FED | Field Education | 1 Credit |
| 18 Credits | ||
SECOND YEAR
| FALL | ||
| BIB 210 | Systematic Theology I | 3 Credits |
| PASM 200 | Pastoral Theology I | 3 Credits |
| PASM 250 | Homiletics | 3 Credits |
| SS 200 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| FL 200 or FL 210 |
Spanish I: Elementary Grammar or French I: Elementary Grammar |
3 Credits |
| BIOL 101 | Introduction to Biology | 3 Credits |
| 18 Credits | ||
| SPRING | ||
| THE 202 | Systematic Theology II | 3 Credits |
| PASM 210 | Pastoral Theology II | 3 Credits |
| ENG 201 | Introduction to English Literature | 3 Credits |
| FL 250 or FL 260 |
Spanish II: Intermediate Grammar or French II: Intermediate Grammar |
3 Credits |
| FED | Field Education | 1 Credits |
| 18 Credits | ||
THIRD YEAR
| FALL | ||
| CR 200 | World Religions | 3 Credits |
| BIB 310 | Old Testament Prophets | 3 Credits |
| HEB 200 or GRE 200 |
Elementary Hebrew Grammar and Reading I or Elementary New Testament Greek: Reading and Grammar |
3 Credits |
| LE 302 | Principles of Effective Leadership | 3 Credits |
| SS 350 | Human Relations | 3 Credits |
| PASM 300 | Fund Raising and Stewardship in the Local Church | 3 Credits |
| 18 Credits | ||
| SPRING | ||
| THE 302 | Theology of the Holy Spirit | 3 Credits |
| LE 383 | The Laws of Leadership | 3 Credits |
| LE 306 | Building and Managing Effective Organization | 3 Credits |
| HEB 210 or GRE 210 |
Elementary Hebrew Grammar and Reading II or Elementary New Testament Greek: Reading and Grammar II |
3 Credits |
| BIB 211 | The Writings of Paul | 3 Credits |
| SS 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 Credits |
| 18 Credits | ||
FOURTH YEAR
| FALL | ||
| LE 381 | The Making of a Leader | 3 Credits |
| COM 360 | Communications in Church Organizations | 3 Credits |
| LE 307 | Interpersonal Communications & Conflict Management | 3 Credits |
| CH 400 | Church History I | 3 Credits |
| THE 400 | Christian Ethics | 3 Credits |
| LE 308 | The Dynamics of Mentoring | 3 Credits |
| 18 Credits | ||
| SPRING | ||
| MIS 430 | Biblical and Theological Perspecitves on Missions | 3 Credits |
| LE 450 | The Leader’s Spiritual, Psychological and Physical Health | 3 Credits |
| MIS 350 | Church Planting in a Global Context | 3 Credits |
| LE 465 | Strategic Planning and for Churches and Businesses | 3 Credits |
| LE 475 | Leadership Internship | 3 Credits |
| CH 401 | Church History II | 3 Credits |
| 18 Credits | ||
TOTAL CREDITS: 138
IV ) BIBLE EDUCATION AND TEACHING
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for teaching the Bible, serving in administrative roles in Christian schools, foreign mission agencies, and in public schools in the U.S. Students will be equipped to serve in the growing field of Christian education.
| Biblical and Theology Required Courses | 30 Credits |
| General Education and Humanities Required Courses | 27 Credits |
| General Education Core | 18 Credits |
| Bible Education and Teaching | 27 Credits |
| Minor Or General Electives | 21 Credits |
| Practical Ministries | 9 Credits |
| Internship and Field Education | 6 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours | 138 Credits |
Total Credits: 27
| A minimum of nine (9) courses must be selected from this area, which must include an internship and three (3) 400-level courses. | ||
| EDU 200 | Pedagogy | 3 Credits |
| EDU 210 | Bible Study and Teaching | 3 Credits |
| EDU 300 | Introduction to Christian Education | 3 Credits |
| EDU 310 | Conference Planning and Administration | 3 Credits |
| EDU 350 | Christian Education II: Administration | 3 Credits |
| EDU 360 | Administrative Practices for Christian Schools | 3 Credits |
| EDU 375 | Christian Education for Children | 3 Credits |
| EDU 390 | Christian Education for Youth Ministry | 3 Credits |
| EDU 400 | Christian Education III: Curriculum Design | 3 Credits |
| EDU 401 | Curriculum Design for K-8 Christian Schools | 3 Credits |
| EDU 402 | Curriculum Design for 9-12 Christian Schools | 3 Credits |
| EDU 410 | Advanced Methods of Teaching Bible I | 3 Credits |
| EDU 425 | Advanced Methods of Teaching Bible II | 3 Credits |
| EDU 450 | Learning Styles and Behavior: Children | 3 Credits |
| EDU 455 | Learning Styles and Behavior: Adults | 3 Credits |
| BIB 400 | Ancient Near Eastern Customs and Practices | 3 Credits |
| COM 405 | Technology and Teaching I: Distance Learning | 3 Credits |
| COM 425 | Technology and Teaching II: Curriculum Design | 3 Credits |
Minor and Electives (21 Credits)
BIBLE EDUCATION AND TEACHING
FIRST YEAR
| FALL | ||
| BIB 110 | Old Testament Survey 1 | 3 Credits |
| EDU 210 | Bible Study and Teaching | 3 Credits |
| COMP 100 | Introduction to Computers | 3 Credits |
| ENG 111 | English Grammar | 3 Credits |
| MATH 103 | Basic Concepts of Mathematics | 3 Credits |
| FS I | Freshman Studies | 1 Credit |
| FED | Field Education | 1 Credit |
| 17 Credits | ||
| SPRING | ||
| BIB 210 | New Testament Survey | 3 Credits |
| EDU 200 | Pedagogy | 3 Credits |
| COMP 200 | Word Processing & Desktop Publishing | 3 Credits |
| ENG 112 | English Componsition | 3 Credits |
| BIB 102 | Spiritual Formation | 3 Credits |
| FS II | Freshman Studies II | 2 Credit |
| FED | Field Education | 1 Credit |
| 18 Credits | ||
SECOND YEAR
| FALL | ||
| EDU 300 | Introduction to Christian Education | 3 Credits |
| THE 201 | Systematic Theology I | 3 Credits |
| BIB 203 | The Life of Christ | 3 Credits |
| COM 201 | Public Speaking | 3 Credits |
| FL 200 or FL 210 |
Spanish I: Elementary Grammar or French I: Elementary Grammar |
3 Credits |
| BIOL 101 | Introduction to Biology | 3 Credits |
| 18 Credits | ||
| SPRING | ||
| EDU 310 | Conference Planning and Administration | 3 Credits |
| THE 202 | Systematic Theology II | 3 Credits |
| EDU 350 | Christian Education II: Administration | 3 Credits |
| FL 250 or FL 260 |
Spanish II: Intermediate Grammar or French II: Intermediate Grammar |
3 Credits |
| CH 400 | Church History | 3 Credits |
| FED | Field Education | 1 Credits |
| 16 Credits | ||
THIRD YEAR
| FALL | ||
| CR 200 | World Religions | 3 Credits |
| BIB 310 | Old Testament Prophets | 3 Credits |
| HEB 200 or GRE 200 |
Elementary Hebrew Grammar and Reading I or Elementary New Testament Greek: Reading and Grammar |
3 Credits |
| EDU 400 | Christian Education III: Curriculum Design | 3 Credits |
| SS 350 | Human Relations | 3 Credits |
| THE 130 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 Credits |
| 18 Credits | ||
| SPRING | ||
| THE 302 | Theology of the Holy Spirit | 3 Credits |
| EDU 401 | Curriculum Design for K-8 Christian Schools | 3 Credits |
| EDU 360 | Administrative Pracitices for Christian Schools | 3 Credits |
| HEB 210 or GRE 210 |
Elementary Hebrew Grammar and Reading II or Elementary New Testament Greek: Reading and Grammar II |
3 Credits |
| BIB 211 | The Writings of Paul | 3 Credits |
| HIST 342 | The African American Religious Experience | 3 Credits |
| 18 Credits | ||
FOURTH YEAR
| FALL | ||
| EDU 375 | Christian Educaiton for Children | 3 Credits |
| EDU 401 | Curriculum Design for K-8 Christian Schools | 3 Credits |
| EDU 402 | Curriculum Design for 9-12 Christian Schools | 3 Credits |
| EDU 410 | Advanced Methods of Teaching Bible I | 3 Credits |
| EDU 450 | Learning Styles and Behavior Children | 3 Credits |
| 15 Credits | ||
| SPRING | ||
| EDU 425 | Advanced Methods of Teaching Bible II | 3 Credits |
| BIB 400 | Ancient Near Eastern Customs and Practices | 3 Credits |
| COM 410 | Technology and Teaching I: Distance Learning | 3 Credits |
| COM 425 | Technology and Teaching II: Curriculum Design | 3 Credits |
| EDU 455 | Learning Styles and Behavior: Adults | 3 Credits |
| LE 475 | Internship | 3 Credits |
| 18 Credits | ||
