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Bachelor of Arts in Theology with an Emphasis in Christian Education
PURPOSE
The Bachelor of Arts in Theology degree program is designed to prepare students for Christian ministries through a thorough knowledge of the Bible (including biblical languages), biblical theology, practical ministry training, biblical studies, and for graduate study.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completing this degree, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the Scripture.
- Demonstrate an understanding of fundamentals of Christian Doctrine and theology.
- Employ the principles of organization and administration related to the educational ministry of the church.
- Employ a basic working knowledge of effective age-sensitive Bible teaching methods that incorporate all learning styles.
TRADITIONAL DEGREE PROGRAM
COURSES
General Education Courses
45 Credit Hours
Communications
(6 Credit Hours are required as a second language)
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1. English as a second language |
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| EN 101 English Reading Skills |
3 |
| EN 201 English Composition I |
3 |
| EN 103 English Grammar I |
3 |
| EN 104 English Listening and Speaking |
3 |
| EN 301 English Composition II |
3 |
| EN 202 American Culture |
3 |
2. Korean as a second language |
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| KR 101 Beginner Korean I |
3 |
| KR 102 Beginner Korean II |
3 |
| KR 103 Intermediate Korean I |
3 |
| KR 104 Intermediate Korean II |
3 |
| KR 201 Advanced Korean I |
3 |
| KR 202 Advanced Korean II |
3 |
| History |
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| HI 103 Origins of the Modern World: World History |
3 |
| HI 202 United States History |
3 |
| GE 107 Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics * |
3 |
| GE 108 Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| GE 110 College Algebra * |
3 |
| GE 112 Principles of Economics * |
3 |
| GE 113 Introduction to Computers |
3 |
| GE 117 The Understanding of Music |
3 |
| GE 204 Fundamentals of Public Speech |
3 |
| GE 205 Introduction to Information and Communication |
3 |
| GE 206 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| GE 209 Political Science |
3 |
| GE 211 U.S. Government |
3 |
| GE 215 Principles of Leadership |
3 |
| GE 302 Globalization |
3 |
| GE 303 Introduction to Anthropology |
3 |
| * required |
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Biblical Studies & Applied Theology
Core Courses
30 Credit Hours
| NT 101 Introduction to the New Testament |
3 |
| OT 101 Introduction to Old Testament |
3 |
| NT 202 Life of Christ |
3 |
| OT 203 Pentateuch |
3 |
| TH 201 Bible Doctrines I |
3 |
| BS 301 Interpretation of the Bible |
3 |
| NT 303 Acts and Pauline Epistles |
3 |
| TH 301 Bible Doctrines II |
3 |
| OT 303 History of Israel |
3 |
| TH 401 Theology of Spiritual Life |
3 |
Foundational Courses
15 Credit Hours
| CE 301 Introduction to Christian Education |
3 |
| CH 201 Introduction to Church History |
3 |
| CM 311 Introduction to Music Ministry |
3 |
| CO 301 Introduction to Counseling |
3 |
| EV 201 Introduction to Evangelism |
3 |
Emphasis Courses
15 Credit Hours
| Biblical Studies |
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| NT 302 The Gospels |
3 |
| NT 406 General Epistle and Revelation |
3 |
| NT 420 Biblical Greek |
3 |
| OT 305 Historical Books |
3 |
| OT 410 Prophetic Books |
3 |
| OT 415 Wisdom Literature |
3 |
| OT 420 Biblical Hebrew |
3 |
| Christian Education |
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| CE 303 Christian Education for Youth |
3 |
| CE 304 Christian Education for Children |
3 |
| CE 305 Sunday School Ministry |
3 |
| CE 407 Introduction to Principles of Teaching |
3 |
| CE 408 History of Christian Education |
3 |
| CE 416 Educational Administration and Management |
3 |
| CE 425 Computer Applications in Education |
3 |
| PT 452 Introduction to Educational Ministry |
3 |
Field Practicum
3 Credit Hours
| FP 310 Field Practicum I |
1 |
| FP 311 Field Practicum II |
1 |
| FP 312 Field Practicum III |
1 |
Capstone Course
3 Credit Hours
Free Electives
12 Credit Hours
ADULT DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM
COURSES
General Education Courses
36 Credit Hours
English Language / Communication: 3 credit hours
-Includes courses in English composition, writing, literature, speech, etc.
History: 3 credit hours
-Includes courses in American, Korean, World, Art History, etc.
Humanities: 3 credit hours
-Includes courses in Art, Music, Theater, Film, Literature, Philosophy, Ethics, etc.
Science / Math: 3 credit hours
-Includes courses in Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Math, Computer Science, Statistics, Accounting, etc.
Social Sciences: 3 credit hours
-Includes courses in Psychology, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, etc.
General Studies Electives: 21 credit hours
-Includes courses in the areas listed above
Elective Courses
18 Credit Hours
Communication Courses
6 Credit Hours
| 1. English as a second language |
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| EN 101 English Reading Skills |
3 |
| EN 201 English Composition I |
3 |
| EN 103 English Grammar I |
3 |
| EN 104 English Listening and Speaking |
3 |
| 2. Korean as a second language |
|
| KR 101 Beginner Korean I |
3 |
| KR 102 Beginner Korean II |
3 |
| KR 103 Intermediate Korean I |
3 |
| KR 104 Intermediate Korean II |
3 |
Biblical Studies & Applied Theology
Core Courses
18 Credit Hours (Select 6 Courses)
| NT 101 Introduction to the New Testament |
3 |
| OT 101 Introduction to Old Testament |
3 |
| NT 202 Life of Christ |
3 |
| OT 203 Pentateuch |
3 |
| TH 201 Bible Doctrines I |
3 |
| BS 301 Interpretation of the Bible |
3 |
| NT 303 Acts and Pauline Epistles |
3 |
| TH 301 Bible Doctrines II |
3 |
| OT 303 History of Israel |
3 |
| TH 401 Theology of Spiritual Life |
3 |
Foundational Courses
12 Credit Hours
| CE 301 Introduction to Christian Education |
3 |
| CH 201 Introduction to Church History |
3 |
| CM 311 Introduction to Music Ministry |
3 |
| CO 301 Introduction to Counseling |
3 |
| EV 201 Introduction to Evangelism |
3 |
Emphasis Courses
15 Credit Hours
| Biblical Studies |
|
| NT 302 The Gospels |
3 |
| NT 406 General Epistle and Revelation |
3 |
| NT 420 Biblical Greek |
3 |
| OT 305 Historical Books |
3 |
| OT 410 Prophetic Books |
3 |
| OT 415 Wisdom Literature |
3 |
| OT 420 Biblical Hebrew |
3 |
| Christian Education |
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| CE 303 Christian Education for Youth |
3 |
| CE 304 Christian Education for Children |
3 |
| CE 305 Sunday School Ministry |
3 |
| CE 407 Introduction to Principles of Teaching |
3 |
| CE 408 History of Christian Education |
3 |
| CE 416 Educational Administration and Management |
3 |
| CE 425 Computer Applications in Education |
3 |
| PT 452 Introduction to Educational Ministry |
3 |
Field Practicum
3 Credit Hours
| FP 310 Field Practicum I |
1 |
| FP 311 Field Practicum II |
1 |
| FP 312 Field Practicum III |
1 |
Capstone Course
3 Credit Hours
Free Electives
12 Credit Hours
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