Christian Leadership, B.A.

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This major prepares students who plan to serve in some leadership capacity in a church setting or some other Christian organization. The degree focuses on biblical studies and leadership issues and skills in organizations. It is an ideal degree for someone called to serve in ministry.

BELL Core Requirements: 53 Hours (minimum)

Bachelor of 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: 21 Hours

REL 2450 Dynamics of the Local Church: Practice of Ministry 3 Hours
REL 3430 Pastoral Care: Practice of Ministry 3 Hours
REL 3460 Worship and Preaching: Practice of Ministry 3 Hours
REL 4410 Servant Leadership 3 Hours

Biblical Studies Elective in OT: 3 Hours

Select 1 from the following:

REL 3210 Gender and the Bible 3 Hours
REL 3220 The Pentateuch 3 Hours
REL 3230 Psalms and Wisdom Literature 3 Hours
REL 4220 The Prophetic Literature 3 Hours
REL 4230 Old Testament Theology 3 Hours

Biblical Studies Elective in NT: 3 Hours

Select 1 from the following:

REL 3210 Gender and the Bible 3 Hours
REL 3250 Johannine Literature 3 Hours
REL 3260 The General Epistles and Hebrews 3 Hours
REL 4250 The Life and Letters of Paul 3 Hours
REL 4260 The Life of Christ 3 Hours

Theological / Historical Studies Elective: 3 Hours

Select 1 from the follwing:

REL 2310 Understanding Church History 3 Hours
REL 2340 Martyrs, Mystics, and Saints 3 Hours
REL 2350 Christian Doctrine 3 Hours
REL 3310 Church History I: Ancient and Medieval Eras 3 Hours
REL 3320 Church History II: Reformation and Modern Eras 3 Hours
REL 3350 Contemplative Thought and Practice 3 Hours
REL 3360 Contemporary Issues in Christian Theology 3 Hours
REL 3380 Faith and Beauty 3 Hours
REL 4310 History of Religion in America 3 Hours
REL 4355 Theology and Worship Arts 3 Hours
REL 4360 Theology and Literature 3 Hours
REL 4370 Studies in Theology 3 Hours
REL 4380 Theology and the Arts 3 Hours
REL 4390 Religion and Arts Symposium 3 Hours

Minor Requirements: 18 Hours

General Electives: 21 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.