2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog

Theological Studies, Bachelor of Arts

The goal of the theological studies major is to provide students with a comprehensive study of the many fields that religion encompasses. This includes training in the history of the church, theological and philosophical studies as well as an acquaintance with the Bible. Students majoring in theological studies often pursue graduate studies in one of the many subject areas that religion includes. Often, students major in another discipline and believe that the theological studies major complements their other studies. The theological studies major requires completion of 27 credits and leads to a bachelor of arts degree.

Theological Studies Major Requirements

Core Courses

PHIL 310Philosophy Of Religion

3

OR

PHIL 330Ethics

3

 

THEO 343/HIST 343Early Christianity

3

OR

THEO 344Western Christianity II

3

 

THEO 451Foundations of Christian Doctrine

3

THEO 452Methods in Wesleyan Theology

3

BIBL upper division Biblical studies course

3

Additional Requirements

12 credits from the following list with at least 6 hours of upper division credits:

BIBL 320Wisdom/Poetic Lit of Old Testament

3

BIBL 321Pentateuch

3

BIBL 322Prophets

3

BIBL 352Pauline Epistles

3

BIBL 353Synoptic Gospels

3

BIBL 399Open Titled

3

THEO 200Orientation To Ministry

3

THEO 245Jews, Christians, Muslims

3

THEO 275Free Methodist Polity and Doctrine

2

THEO 285Historic Methodism

2

THEO 343/HIST 343Early Christianity

3

THEO 344Western Christianity II

3

THEO 345History of Judaism

3

THEO 354/PHIL 354World Religions

3

THEO 365Homiletics

3

THEO 366Introduction to Worship

3

GREK 101, GREK 102, & GREK 201 are strongly recommended and meet the language requirement for the bachelor of arts degree.

These courses are in addition to the General Education requirements. Six credits of 200 level Biblical Studies and Philosophy courses are required in addition to the classes listed above.

RELIGION REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE
Type of Credit Required Credits
General Education (For B.A.)* 58
Major 27
Elective 41
Total Credits to Earn Degree 126
*Based on students arriving as first time freshmen. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses. This reduces the number of required general education credits.