Faith and Social Justice, B.A.

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This major prepares students to make an impact in a wide variety of fields that call for leadership with integrity and value. The major provides the student with academic and practical experiences in ethics formation and application.

General Education Core Requirements B.A.: 59-63 Hours

Arts, B.A.

Prerequisites for Religion Major: 6 Hours

Students who choose a religion minor must substitute required courses in their minor with a course from the same subject area. In other words, a single course may not count for both major and minor requirements.

REL 1250 Introduction to New Testament and Exegetical Methods 3 Hours
REL 2350 Christian Doctrine 3 Hours ²

Major Requirements: 30 Hours

Core Emphasis: 9 Hours

REL 1410 Vocation and the Christian Life 1 Hours
REL 2410 Spiritual Formation 3 Hours
REL 2510 Christian Ethics 3 Hours
REL 4015 Colloquium for Religion Majors 2 Hours ³

Area Emphasis

(pick ONE Track Area)

Advocacy and Activism Track: 21 Hours

Students must select a minor from one of the following areas of study: Social Justice, Sociology, Political Science, Communication Studies, or Journalism.

REL 3440 Religion Field Experience 3 Hours
REL 3510 Poverty and Justice 3 Hours
REL 3520 Faith and Justice 3 Hours
Praxis courses 6 Hours ⁵
Biblical or Theological Studies Electives 3 Hours
Emphasis Course 3 Hours

Policy and Development Track: 21 Hours

Students must select a minor from one of the following areas of study: Social Justice, Political Science, Environmental Science, or Entrepreneurship.

REL 3440 Religion Field Experience 3 Hours
REL 3540 Eco-Justice and Faith 3 Hours
REL 3520 Faith and Justice 3 Hours
Praxis courses 6 Hours
Biblical or Theological Studies Electives 3 Hours
Emphasis Course 3 Hours

Missions and Ministry Track: 21 Hours

Students must select a minor from one of the following areas of study: Sociology-Cultural Studies, Communication Studies, Entrepreneurship, or Christian Leadership.

REL 3440 Religion Field Experience 3 Hours
REL 3450 Missions and Church Development 3 Hours
REL 3520 Faith and Justice 3 Hours
Praxis courses 6 Hours
Biblical or Theological Studies Electives 3 Hours
Emphasis Course 3 Hours

Minor Requirements: 18 Hours

Electives: 15 Hours

Total Required for the Program: 128 Hours

² REL 2350 Christian Doctrine is a prerequisite for the following: REL 2410 Spiritual Formation ; REL 2510 Christian Ethics ; all courses in Religion and Society division, in the Theological and Historical Division, and Biblical Studies Division.

³ Students take REL 4015 in the fall semester before the anticipated date of graduation.

⁵ Praxis courses are taken at partner institutions while the student is fulfilling external study requirements. They will complement the concentration track requirements and provide the student with broader access to various skill sets.