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Major
The student must complete the following requirements (30 hours) plus select and complete one or more of the following concentration areas (no more than three). Students may not overlap concentration requirements.
Required Biblical Studies Course:
RBIB 443 Biblical Hermeneutics
Required Biblical Languages (RBLA) course:
RBLA 313 Intermediate Koine I
Required Church Music (MUCM) course:
MUWA 463 Worship History and Leadership
OR
Required English (ENGL) course:
ENGL 283 Individualized Writing Instruction
Required Religious Education (RRED) courses:
RRED 273 Foundations for Christian Ministry
RRED 303 Missions and Mercy
RRED 343 Discipleship and Evangelism:
Leading in Spiritual Formation
REMU 473 Christian Ministry Internship
Required Religion (RREL) courses:
RREL 343A Foundations of Christian Theology
RREL 343B Man and Sin
RREL 343C Redemption and Reconciliation
Concentration Areas: (12 Hours)
1. OLD TESTAMENT CONCENTRATION
RBIB 403 The Pentateuch
RBIB 413 Old Testament Prophets
RBIB 463A Old Testament Theology
RBIB 473 Hebrew Poetry and Wisdom
2. NEW TESTAMENT CONCENTRATION
RBIB 303 The Gospels
RBIB 433 Letters of Paul
RBIB 453 General Epistles and Revelation
RBIB 463B New Testament Theology
3. BIBLICAL STUDIES CONCENTRATION
Two courses from the following:
RBIB 403 The Pentateuch
RBIB 413 Old Testament Prophets
RBIB 463A Old Testament Theology
RBIB 473 Hebrew Poetry and Wisdom
AND two additional courses from the following:
RBIB 303 The Gospels
RBIB 433 Letters of Paul
RBIB 453 General Epistles and Revelation
RBIB 463B New Testament Theology
4. HISTORICAL THEOLOGY CONCENTRATION
HIRE 313A History of Christianity
HIRE 313B Baptist History
HIRE 323A Renaissance and Reformation
HIRE 323B History of Religion in America
5. PHILOSOPHICAL STUDIES CONCENTRATION
RPHI 313 Ethics in Vital Decision Making
HIRP 433/5331 Contemporary World Views
RPHI 433/5331 World Religions
RPHI 483/5831 Philosophy of Religion
6. APPLIED STUDIES CONCENTRATION
RRED 403/5031 Introduction to Church Planting
RRED 423/5231 Basics of Biblical Counseling
RREL 423/5231 Theology of Christian Ministry
RREL 483/5831 Expository Biblical Ministry
7. GENERAL STUDIES CONCENTRATION
Two courses from the Biblical Studies area:
RBIB 303 The Gospels
RBIB 403 The Pentateuch
RBIB 413 Old Testament Prophets
RBIB 433 Letters of Paul
RBIB 453 General Epistles and Revelation
RBIB 463A Old Testament Theology
RBIB 463B New Testament Theology
RBIB 473 Hebrew Poetry and Wisdom
AND
Two courses from Philosophy and Applied Studies area:
HIRE 313A History of Christianity
HIRE 313B Baptist History
HIRE 323A Renaissance and Reformation
HIRE 323B History of Religion in America
HIRP 433/5331 Contemporary World Views
RREL 423/5231 Theology of Christian Ministry
PSRL 423/5231 Pastoral Counseling and Care Giving
PSRL 433/5331 Psychology of Moral/Spiritual Development
RPHI 433/5331 World Religions
RPHI 483/5831 Philosophy of Religion
RREL 483/5831 Expository Biblical Ministry
8. GREEK NEW TESTAMENT CONCENTRATION
RBLA 313 Intermediate Koine I
RBLA 323 Intermediate Koine II
RBLA 413/5131 New Testament Greek Exegesis I
RBLA 423/5231 New Testament Greek Exegesis II
9. BIBLICAL LANGUAGE CONCENTRATION (15 hours)
RBLA 323 Intermediate Koine II
RBLA 413/5131 New Testament Greek Exegesis I
RBLA 423/5231 New Testament Greek Exegesis II
RBLA 433/5331 Elementary Classical Hebrew I
RBLA 443/5431 Elementary Classical Hebrew II
10. MISSIONS CONCENTRATION
HIRE 313A History of Christianity
OR
HIRE 323B Religion in American History
RRED 403/5031 Introduction to Church Planting
RPHI 433/5331 World Religions
OR
HIRP 433/5331 Contemporary Worldviews
RRED 413 Church Administration
OR
RREL 483/5831 Expository Biblical Ministry
1 See the catalog section on Senior Permission for information on earning graduate credit for this course.
Minor
The student must complete at least 18 hours as follows:
Required Religious Education (RRED) courses:
RRED 273 Foundations for Christian Ministry
RRED 343 Discipleship and Evangelism:
Leading in Spiritual Formation
REMU 473 Christian Ministry Internship
Required Religion (RREL) courses:
RREL 343A Foundations of Christian Theology
RREL 343B Man and Sin
RREL 343C Redemption and Reconciliation
A student may not major in Religious Education and minor in Religion.
Associate of Science
Concentration in Religion
A total of 64 semester hours is required to earn the Associate of Science degree with a concentration in Religion, as listed below. Transfer credits will be accepted into this program from an accredited college or school up to a maximum of 42 semester hours of credit. Up to 15 hours of the associate degree may be earned through credit by examination and/or portfolio assessment of prior learning.
A student must earn a grade of C or better in all major (Religion component) courses, and achieve an overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better for the awarding of the associate degree.
Required General Education Component: 37 hours minimum
BCIS 103 Survey of Computing
BIOL 103 & 101 Introduction to Biology
COMM 103 Speech Communications
ENGL 113 English Composition I
ENGL 123 English Composition II
ENGL 203 World Literary Types
KACT/KHSC/KINE Health and Sport Sciences: 2 hours
(may be activity or lecture)
MATH 123 Contemporary College Mathematics
OR
MATH 133 College Algebra
OR
MATH 154 Precalculus
OR
A course having one of the above as prerequisite
PHYS 103 & 101 Introduction to Physical Science
OR
PHYS 123 & 122 Geology and Earth Science
OR
CHEM 113 & 111 Introduction to Chemistry
PSYC 133 General Psychology
RPHI 213 Introduction to Philosophy
OR
RPHI 203 Introduction to Logic
SOCO 113 Introduction to Sociology
Religion Component: 24 credit hours are required from Biblical Studies, Religion, and Religious Education, as listed below.
Required Biblical Studies (RBIB) courses:
RBIB 113 Old Testament History
RBIB 123 New Testament History
Required Religion (RREL) courses:
RREL 343A Foundations of Christian Theology
RREL 343B Man and Sin
RREL 343C Redemption and Reconciliation
Required Religious Education (RRED) courses:
RRED 273 Foundations for Christian Ministry
RRED 343 Discipleship and Evangelism:
Leading in Spiritual Formation
REMU 473 Christian Ministry Internship
Electives to total 64 (as needed)
Course Descriptions
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BIBLICAL STUDIES
RBIB 113 OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY
A survey of the Old Testament in historical sequence, with attention
given to the most significant events in the experiences of the people
of God, from the beginning to the close of the Old Testament. The
non narrative literature, including poetry, wisdom, prophets, and
apocalypse, is also studied in historical perspective. Attention is given
to the distinctive characteristics of each type of literature. This course
meets part of the baccalaureate degree requirement in Humanities.
Three Hours, Fall, Spring, Summer
RBIB 123 NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY
A survey of the New Testament in historical sequence,
beginning with the Inter-Biblical period and continuing to
the close of the New Testament. At the appropriate point,
the epistles and Revelation are considered in historical
perspective. Attention is given to the distinctive characteristics
of the Gospels, parables, epistles, and apocalyptic literature.
This course meets part of the baccalaureate degree
requirement in Humanities.
Three Hours, Fall, Spring, Summer
RBIB 303 THE GOSPELS
A study of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, with particular attention
given to the peculiar characteristics of each, as well as the relationship
between them. The person, teachings, and activities of Jesus constitute
the focal point. Prerequisite(s): RRED 273.
Three Hours, Fall, Odd Years
RBIB 403 THE PENTATEUCH
A study of the Torah (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and
Deuteronomy), with particular attention given to the unique
characteristics of each book, as well as the relationship between
them. Introductory aspects as well as subsequent quotations of the
Pentateuch are also given attention. Prerequisite(s): RRED 273.
Three Hours, Fall, Even Years
RBIB 413 OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS
A study of the Old Testament writings classified as "Prophets" in
the Hebrew canon, with particular attention given to the occasion
of writing in relation to the message, an examination of the date
and authorship, and a discovery of significant teachings.
Prerequisite(s): RRED 273.
Three Hours, Spring, Odd Years
RBIB 433 LETTERS OF PAUL
A study of the letters of the apostle Paul, in relation to the
circumstances which gave rise to each. The significance of the writings
in forming Christian theology is observed. Prerequisite(s): RRED 273.
Three Hours, Spring, Even Years
RBIB 443 BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS
This course teaches the principles of biblical interpretation that
help a student develop skill at finding the historical meaning of the
Bible texts and applying that meaning to contemporary life. An
emphasis is placed on studying the Bible from a grammatical,
syntactical, theological, and literary point of view. Contemporary
developments in the field of hermeneutics are also considered.
Prerequisite(s): RRED 273.
Three Hours, Fall, Even Years.
RBIB 453 GENERAL EPISTLES AND REVELATION
A study of the historical background, authorship, and exegetical
analysis of Hebrews, Revelation, and the canonical epistles attributed
to Peter, James, John, and Jude. Prerequisite(s): RRED 273.
Three Hours, Fall, Even Years
RBIB 463A OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY
A theologically organized study of the Old Testament which
concentrates on the historical movement and development of key
concepts and unifying themes from pre-Abrahamic times through
the prophets. Emphasis is upon the presentation of these ideas as the
Old Testament writers recorded them. Prerequisite(s): RRED 273.
Three Hours, Spring, Even Years
RBIB 463B NEW TESTAMENT THEOLOGY
A theologically organized study of the New Testament which
concentrates on the historical movement and development of key
concepts and unifying themes from Old Testament times through the first
century A.D. Emphasis is upon the presentation of these ideas as the New
Testament writers recorded them. Prerequisite(s): RRED273.
Three Hours, Spring, Odd Years
RBIB 473 HEBREW POETRY AND WISDOM
A study of the Old Testament literature classified as "Writings" in the
Hebrew canon, with reference to literary style, occasion of writing,
authorship, content, and interpretation. Prerequisite(s): RRED 273.
Three Hours, Fall, Odd Years
PHILOSOPHICAL STUDIES
RPHI 203 INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC
This course presents the modes of critically assessing common
arguments and the elementary principles of deductive logic. The
course includes topics such as language use, informal fallacies, the
categorical syllogism, Venn diagrams, truth tables, and the logic of
scientific inquiry. The aim of the course is to attain a proficiency in
disciplined and reasonable thinking and communication.
Three Hours, Spring
RPHI 213 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
A survey of basic philosophical questions concerning the nature of
reality, of man, and of human knowledge. Major approaches to the
solution of these problems will be considered.
Three Hours, Fall
RPHI 313 ETHICS IN VITAL DECISION MAKING
Analysis and discussion of the ethical issues confronting
society because of changes precipitated by radical advances
in science and technology.
Three Hours, Spring, Odd Years
PORP 333 POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
This course looks at the development of political theory in the
Western tradition. Students will read and discuss the contributions
of philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Locke,
Rousseau, Mill, and 20th century theorists.
Three hours, Spring, Even Years
HIRP 433/533 CONTEMPORARY WORLD VIEWS
An examination of several contemporary rivals of Christianity,
including atheism, naturalism, Marxism, nihilism, existentialism,
eastern religions, and the New Age movement. Prerequisite(s):
RBIB 113 and RBIB 123 or consent of instructor. Students taking
this course for graduate credit must complete all
graduate requirements.
Three Hours, Fall, Odd Years
RPHI 433/533 WORLD RELIGIONS
A study of the major religions of the world in relation to the
setting from which each emerged, and the view of life which
each developed. Particular attention is given to Hinduism,
Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shintoism, Zoroastrianism,
Islam, and Judaism. Prerequisite(s): RBIB 113 and RBIB 123.
Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete
all graduate course requirements.
Three Hours, Spring, Even Years
RPHI 483/583 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
This course introduces the salient issues in philosophy of religion:
Reason and faith, atheism and theism, evil and suffering, religious
language, Biblical authority, and conflicting religious claims. The
student is expected to shape personal beliefs/approaches in these
areas. Prerequisite(s): RBIB 113, RBIB 123, and RPHI 213.
Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all
graduate course requirements.
Three Hours, Fall, Even Years
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
HIRE 313A HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY
A survey of the origin and spread of Christianity, with emphasis
on policy, dogma, practices, and the influence of the Christian
movement. Prerequisite(s): RBIB 113 and RBIB 123.
Three Hours, Spring, Odd Years
HIRE 313B BAPTIST HISTORY
A survey of the growth of Baptists in general and Southern Baptists
in particular, from the English Separatists to the modern era. Focus
is given to the policy, dogma, practices, and influences of this
movement. Prerequisite(s): RBIB 113 and RBIB 123.
Three Hours, Fall, Odd Years
HIRE 323A RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
This course is an introduction to the political events, intellectual
theological insights, and artistic expressions of the historical period
called the Renaissance and Reformation. The course presents the
important changes and thinkers of this period. Prerequisite(s):
RBIB 113 and RBIB 123.
Three Hours, Spring, Even Years
HIRE 323B RELIGION IN AMERICAN HISTORY
A study of the major religious currents in American life from the
colonial era to the present. Special attention will be given to the
interaction between American culture and the various strands of
Christianity. Prerequisite(s): RBIB 113 and RBIB 123.
Three Hours, Fall, Even Years
RREL 343A FOUNDATIONS OF CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY
In order to lay a procedural foundation for the theologizing process,
this course is an introduction to sources and methods involved in the
study of Christian theology (prolegomena) followed by a study of the
doctrines of Revelation, Theology proper, and Creation and
Providence. Prerequisite(s): RRED 273 or consent of instructor.
Three Hours, Fall
RREL 343B MAN AND SIN
Building on RREL 343A this course is a systematic study of the
Christian doctrines of Anthropology, Harmartiology, and
Christology. Prerequisite(s): RREL 343A.
Three Hours, Spring
RREL 343C REDEMPTION AND RECONCILIATION
Building on RREL 343A and RREL 343B, this course is a
systematic study of the doctrines of Soteriology, Pneumatology,
Ecclesiology, and Eschatology. Prerequisite(s): RREL 343B.
Three Hours, Fall
PSRL 423/523 PASTORAL COUNSELING AND CARE GIVING
This course focuses on the theology and practice of pastoral
counseling and care giving. Attention is given to developing a
biblical model and biblical skills for ministers and other church
leaders who are counseling and caring for others in the context of
the local church. Particular attention is given to interpersonal
communication and listening skills. Special emphasis is given to
the role of the ministry and the Word of God and the reconciliation
through genuine repentance in counseling and pastoral care.
Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all
graduate course requirements. Prerequisite(s): RBIB 113,
RBIB 123, and RRED 273 or PSYC 133 or PSYC 213 or
HUSR 233, or consent of instructor.
Three Hours, Spring, Even Years
RREL 423/523 THEOLOGY OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
This course is designed to apply the theological foundation of
the Christian ministry to the life and practice of the Christian
minister. After reviewing Bible study skills and Christian growth
processes with particular application to the responsibilities and
privileges of the Christian ministry, the student will evaluate his
own call with a view to his own future ministry. Students taking this
course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course
requirements. Prerequisite: RRED 343 or consent of instructor.
Three hours, Spring, Even Years
PSRL 433/533 PSYCHOLOGY OF MORAL/
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
A study of the major theories of moral development from
Piaget to Fowler and how those theories relate to a theological
and ethical understanding of spiritual growth and development.
Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all
graduate course requirements. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 133.
Three Hours, Fall, Odd Years
RREL 483/583 EXPOSITORY BIBLICAL MINISTRY
The most important activity in leading a New Testament church
and the best operative method for leading any effectively evangelistic
church is a Bible-based preaching and teaching ministry. This
course studies the basic principles of interpreting and applying the
Bible – including a survey of the various types of resources for Bible
study – and the best methods for preparing and presenting expository
messages and lessons from Bible texts. Students taking this course for
graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements.
Prerequisite(s): RRED 273 or consent of instructor.
Three Hours, Fall, Even Years
