Christian Studies B. A.

Christian Studies students pursuing a BA degree receive a broad liberal arts education and select a concentration of study in the College. BA students must also complete a minor. BA students who are majoring in a field in Christian Studies may complete a minor in Biblical Languages, Philosophy, Archaeology or in a discipline outside the College.

124 MINIMUM HOURS

36 UPPER LEVEL HOURS

31 HOURS AT UMHB

Degree Requirements

Academic Core – 63 hours

see Bachelor of Arts Academic Core

Required Courses – 40 hours

12 hours (6 upper level ) at UMHB

12 hours minimum upper level

CSBS 2301Biblical Backgrounds

3

CSCH 2318Introduction to Church History

3

CSTH 2316Introduction to Christian Theology

3

PHIL 2315Introduction to Philosophy

3

CSMN 1320Introduction to Christian Ministry

3

CSBS Upper-level OT Elective

CSBS Upper-level NT Elective

Electives

6

CSTD 4190Senior Portfolio & Assessment

1

CSMN 4316Supervised Ministry Practicum

3

PHIL 2315: fulfills World Ideas Core requirement

Electives: from the following areas CSBS, CSCH, CSTH, CSMN, PHIL

Concentrations

Select 9 hours from one of the following areas

Biblical Studies (select at least one course from each testament)

Church History

Theology and Philosophy

Christian Ministry

Christian Studies

Minor - 18-24 hours

Additional electives may be required to complete total