Christian Studies B. A.
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Christian Studies students pursuing the BA degree receive a broad liberal arts education and the ability to select from a wide variety of courses that reflect their interests. The B.A. in Christian Studies does not require a minor. However, Christian Studies majors may also complete a minor in Biblical Languages, Philosophy, or in a discipline outside the College. B.A. students who are majoring in a field in Christian Studies may not minor in Biblical Studies or Christian Studies.
124 MINIMUM HOURS
36 UPPER LEVEL HOURS
31 HOURS AT UMHB
Degree Requirements
Academic Core – 63 hours
see Bachelor of Arts Academic Core
(includes Old and New Testament Surveys CSBS 1311 and CSBS 1312)
Foundations Courses – 15 hours
PHIL 2315 fulfills the World Ideas core requirement.
Advanced Biblical Studies Electives - 6 hours
| | Upper Level Old Testament | 3 |
| | Upper Level New Testament | 3 |
Christian Studies Electives Group A - 9 hours
Select 9 hours in any combination from the following areas or courses (the language classes listed below may count in the major if they are not being counted toward the Biblical Language minor)
| | Archaeology | |
| | Biblical Studies | |
| | Church History | |
| | Christian Ministry | |
| GREK 3313 | Intermediate Greek I | 3 |
| GREK 3314 | Intermediate Greek II | 3 |
| HBRW 3314 | Intermediate Hebrew II | 3 |
| | Philosophy | |
| | Theology | |
Christian Studies Electives Group B - 6 hours
Select two from the following subject areas:
| | Archaeology | |
| | Church History | |
| | Theology | |
| | Philosophy | |
Capstone Courses - 4 hours
12 hours (6 upper level) at UMHB
12 hours minimum upper level
General Electives - 24 hours
Suggested Schedule for Christian Studies B.A.
Freshman Year – 31 hours
| ENGL 1321-1322 | | 6 |
| COMM 1320 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CSBS 1311 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| CSBS 1312 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| | Social Science | 6 |
| | Fine Arts | 3 |
| MATH | (1304 or higher) | 3 |
| CSMN 1320 | Introduction to Christian Ministry | 3 |
| | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| | Chapel (each semester) | |
| | Fine Arts Experience (each semester) | |
Social Science: From these areas - History, Psychology, or Sociology
Sophomore Year – 31 hours
| | Literature (British Literature preferred) | 6 |
| | Foreign Language (one of the Biblical Languages, Spanish, French, Latin, or German) | 8 |
| | Lab Science | 4 |
| PHIL 2315 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| CSBS 2301 | Biblical Backgrounds | 3 |
| CSCH 2318 | Introduction to Church History | 3 |
| CSTH 2316 | Introduction to Christian Theology | 3 |
| | Physical Education (activity course) | 1 |
| | Chapel (each semester) | |
| | Fine Arts Experience (each semester) | |
Junior Year – 31 hours
| | Foreign Language (second year of the same language taken in the sophomore year) | 6 |
| | Global Issues | 3 |
| | Upper Level Old Testament and New Testament | 6 |
| | 3000 to 4000-level Christian Studies courses | 6 |
| | Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| | Elective courses | 6 |
| | Physical Education (activity course) | 1 |
| | Fine Arts Experience (each semester) | |
Senior Year – 31 hours
| | 3000 to 4000-level Christian Studies courses | 9 |
| CSTD 4190 | Senior Portfolio & Assessment | 1 |
| CSMN 4316 | Supervised Ministry Internship | 3 |
| | Elective courses | 18 |
| | Fine Arts Experience (each semester) | |
Total Credit Hours: 124