Academic Catalog 2015-2016

Jun 02, 2024

Academic Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Bachelor of Arts: Biblical Studies

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The Biblical Studies major is designed to prepare students to understand the major theological themes in the Bible including: Creation, Sin, Reconciliation and Hope. Understanding and application of the Bible are fostered through historical and contextual exploration of scripture. The program seeks to prepare students to interpret the Bible for themselves and for others.

The goal for Biblical Studies majors is NOT to master the Bible, but rather to be mastered by the Bible and to be servants of God to those with whom they come in contact. This major provides a foundation for seminary, various ministry positions, missions, social service, and/or for personal spiritual development.

The Bachelor of Arts Biblical Studies degree requires completion of the following 120 credit hours:
General Education (45 hours)
Major Core (36 hours)
Electives (39 hours)

General Education Requirements (45 credit hours)

Communication (9 credit hours)

Written Communication

ENG 102A - English Composition (3)

Additional Written Communication (choose one)

Oral Communication

COM 110A - Oral Communication (3)

Humanities (9 credit hours)

In addition to the required courses (HUM 114A and PHL 205A), choose one other course.

Creative Arts

Foreign Language

Transfer equivalents

Literature

HUM 114A - New Testament (3) (required)
HUM 216A - Classic Christmas Films & Literature (3)
HUM 429A - C.S. Lewis in Film & Literature (3)

Philosophy

PHL 205A - World Views (3) (required)
HUM 425A - Personal and Social Ethics (3)

History, Behavioral & Social Sciences (12 credit hours)

In addition to the required history courses (HIS 111A and HIS 211A), choose two other courses. At least one course must come from another (non-history) behavioral/social science category:

History

HIS 111A - Old Testament (3) (Required)
HIS 211A - History of Christianity (3) (Required)
HIS 201A - World Civilization I (3)
HIS 204A - America since 1877 (3)
HIS 303A - Christianity in America (3)

Business

Economics

ECO 215A - Economics (3)

Political Science

POL 202A - American Political Process (3)

Psychology

Natural Sciences (3 credit hours)

Choose one 3 hour Natural Sciences course
While open to all CAGS students, a biology lab is not required for the BA in Biblical Studies degree.

Computer Science (3 credit hours)

Only courses completed within the past 5 years will be accepted to complete the General Education core requirement.

CIS 201A - Introduction to Computer Applications (3)

Required Core (36 credit hours)

Elective Requirements (39 credit hours)

Complete 39 hours of additional electives.

Graduation Requirements

The faculty recommends students in the BA in Biblical Studies to the Board of Trustees as candidates for graduation when they have completed the following requirements.

Completion of 120 credit hours of courses, including all general education, Biblical studies major core courses and elective hours.
A letter grade of D or better and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all CCU coursework.
Meet the CAGS Residency requirements .
Formal and timely application for graduation by the date specified by the University Registrar.
No outstanding financial obligation to the University.