Theology, Bachelor of Arts

The theology major requires completion of 33-39 credits and leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree.

 

Theology Major Requirements

Core Courses

BIBL 205	Old Testament Survey	3
	OR
BIBL 215	New Testament Survey	3
BIBL 230	Bible in its World	3
BIBL 321	Torah	3
	OR
BIBL 322	Prophets	3
THEO 343/HIST 343	Early Christianity	3
THEO 451	Foundations of Christian Doctrine	3
THEO 452	Methods in Wesleyan Theology	3
	Selection of a Concentration (must complete all courses listed)	15-21

Theology Concentrations

Biblical Studies Concentration

BIBL 300	Introduction to Biblical Languages	3
	OR
GREK 101	Elementary New Testament Greek I	3
BIBL 320	Wisdom and Poetic Literature of Old Testament	3
BIBL 321	Torah	3
	OR
BIBL 322	Prophets	3
BIBL 352	Paul's Letters	3
BIBL 353	Matthew, Mark, Luke	3

Students completing the Biblical Studies Concentration will need to complete both BIBL 321 and BIBL 322.

Ministry Concentration

THEO 200	Introduction to Ministry	3
THEO 220	Dynamics of Ministry	3
THEO 320	Philosophy of Ministry	3
THEO 365	Preaching	3
THEO 366	Introduction to Worship	3
THEO 405	Internship	6

In addition to the major requirements listed above, students will need to complete a general education curriculum and elective courses to earn 120 credits which is mandatory for earning a Greenville University degree.  Details about the general education curriculum can be found in the Academic Information section of this catalog.  Some general education requirements are met through required major courses which reduces the number of required general education credits.  Students should work closely with their advisor to put together an academic plan to make sure all degree requirements are met in a timely manner.

The outcomes for this program can be found on the Greenville University Institutional Assessment webpage.