Theology and Ministry, B.A.

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General Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements (124 Cr.)

Major Requirements (Minimum 43 Cr.)

Theology Courses: 28 Cr.

Core Foundation: 22 Cr.

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One course from the following options: 3 Cr.

THEO 200 - The Christian Tradition Credits: 3
CC 215 - The Christian Tradition Credits: 3

Biblical Studies: 3 Cr.

One Theology course numbered 310-319

Foundations of Christianity: 3 Cr.

One Theology course numbered 320-329

Theology and Ethics: 3 Cr.

One Theology course numbered 330- 349

Religions of the World: 3 Cr.

One Theology course numbered 360-369

Research and Writing in the Discipline: 4 Cr.

THEO 393 - Theories & Methods in Theo & Relig Stud Credits: 3
THEO 492 - Research and Writing in Theology Credits: 1

Seminar: 3 Cr.

THEO 493 - Theology Seminar Credits: 3

Ministry Courses: 6 Cr.

Pre-Professional Study: 6 Cr.

At least six credits from the following options:

THEO 451 - Theology of Diaconal Ministry Credits: 3
THEO 453 - Clinical Education for Ministry Credits: 3
Note: THEO 453 is a prerequisite for THEO 480.
THEO 480 - Practicum in Ministry Credits: 1
THEO 481 - Basic Homily Preparation Credits: 1

Electives in Complementary Disciplines: 15 Cr.

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Fifteen credits from the following options:

CVA 230 - Graphic Design Credits: 3
CVA 243 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
CVA 244 - Persuasion and Advocacy Credits: 3
CVA 345 - Leadership Communication Credits: 3
CVA 366 - Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Credits: 3
ED 206 - School and Society Credits: 3
ED 220 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3 ¹⁵
ENGL 431 - Advanced Writing and Rhetoric Credits: 3
PSJ 201 - Principles of Peace and Social Justice Credits: 3
PHIL 115 - Experience and Existence Credits: 3
PHIL 125 - The Good Life Credits: 3
PSY 225 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 250 - Principles and Applications of Learning Credits: 3
PSY 332 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging Credits: 3
PSY 350 - Human Cognition Credits: 3
PSY 445 - Community and Health Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 461 - Introduction to Counseling Credits: 3
SOCW 151 - Introduction to the Profession of Social, Work Credits: 3
SOCW 210 - Social Welfare Policy: History & Program Credits: 3
SOCW 220 - Human Behavior and Social Environment Credits: 3
SOCW 240 - Communication and Counseling Skills Credits: 3
SOCW 260 - Diversity, Equity, & Inculsion Credits: 3
SOCW 410 - Social Policy: Analysis & Advocacy Credits: 3
SOC 220 - The Family Credits: 3
SOC 245 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 270 - Juvenile Delinquency Credits: 3
SOC 275 - Inequality in America Credits: 3
SOC 325 - Urban Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 340 - Gender Credits: 3
SPAN 308 - Spanish for Service Professionals Credits: 3

Note:

¹³ Six of these credits are met through General Education requirements, (e.g., THEO 200 and a 300-level THEO course).

¹⁴ 15 credits in related disciplines that complement the student’s ministry objectives.

¹⁵ PSY 110 is a prerequisite for ED 220 , but may not be counted among courses for this major

PSY 110 is a prerequisite for all psychology courses but may not be counted among courses for this major.

SOC 110 is a prerequisite for all 300-level sociology courses but may not be counted among courses for this major.

SPAN 220 , SPAN 230 , or SPAN 231 is a prerequisite for SPAN 308 , but may not be counted among courses for this major.

Students broaden their contextual knowledge of ministry by taking a minimum of 15 credits in one or more complementary disciplines as listed above. Alternative courses are permitted for the sake of specific professional objectives with the approval of the student’s academic advisor and the chair of the Department of Theology.

Courses taken for this major may not be counted for credit toward a minor or a second major.