(135
semester hour degree: Bible - 40 hours; General Studies - 80 hours; and
Ministerial Studies - 15 hours)
Purpose: The
two-fold purpose of the Bible and Humanities degree emphasis is to provide
opportunity for advanced studies in philosophy, literature, and history,
and to prepare students for graduate programs in Christian leadership.
The program is based upon the assumption that effectiveness in ministry
is enhanced by familiarity with the intellectual and historical conditions
of one's culture.
Objectives:
The Bible and Humanities program aims to equip graduates to . . .
| Bible Major 40 Credits |
Bible Introduction |
3 |
BIN 110 Introduction to Biblical Studies (3) –OR– BIN 112 Bible Survey (3) |
| Biblical Languages |
3 |
BIN 230 Intro to Biblical Languages (3) |
| Gospels |
3 |
BNT 111 Life of Christ I (3) or BNT 121 Life of Christ II (3) |
| Church History |
3 |
BNT 260 Foundation of Christianity (3) |
| Bible History |
6 |
Choose two BOT 216 Foundations of Hebrew History (3) BOT 211 History of Israel (3) BOT 220 Seminar in Genesis (2) + Biblical Research (1)* BOT 225 Seminar in Samuel (2) + Biblical Research (1)* BOT 226 Seminar in Kings(2) + Biblical Research (1)* |
| Theology |
8 |
BTH 123 Fundamentals of the Christian Faith (2)
BTH 321 Fundamentals of Theology (3)
BTH 411 Pauline Theology (3) |
| Bible/Theology Elective |
7 |
Any BNT, BOT, or BTH courses |
| Epistles Elective |
4 |
Any BNT course covering a New Testament Epistle |
| OT Prophets Elective |
3 |
Any BOT course covering a major or minor prophet |
| FCC Bible Comp |
0 |
Student may take the test during Senior Year |
| General Education 45 Credits |
Composition |
6 |
GEN 110 Composition I (3) GEN 120 Composition II (3) |
| Social Science |
3 |
GPS 110 General Psychology (3) –OR– GSO 220 Introduction to Sociology (3) |
| Evidences |
3 |
GPH 240 Evidences (3) |
| Restoration History |
3 |
GHI 270 Restoration History (3) |
| History |
3 |
GHI 220 Western Civilization I (3) –OR– GHI 230 Western Civilization II (3) |
| Fine Arts |
3 |
GDR 210 Performing Shakespeare |
| Speech |
3 |
GSP 235 Speech: Pulpit (3) –OR– GSP 230 Speech: Public (3) |
| Math Competency |
0 |
GMA 050 Math Competency Test (0) –OR– Students demonstrate competency at enrollment |
| Math/Science |
3 |
Choose one GMA 110 Finite Math (3) GMA 120 Algebra (3) GSC 210 Biology (3) |
| Apologetics |
3 |
GPH 120 Apologetics (3) |
| Philosophy Elective |
3 |
Choose from GPH courses |
| Humanities Elective |
3 |
Any qualifying Humanities courses |
| Bible Language |
9 |
GLA 326 Greek II (3) GLA 335 Greek III (3) GLA 346 Greek IV (3) –OR– GLA 322 Hebrew II (3) GLA 331 Hebrew III (3) GLA 341 Hebrew IV (3) |
| Humanities Major 35 Credits |
Advanced Writing |
2 |
GEN 310 Advanced Research and Writing (2) |
| Philosophy Block |
12 |
Choose from GPH courses |
| Literature Block |
9 |
Choose from GLT courses |
| History Block |
9 |
Choose from GHI courses |
| Ministry Division 15 Credits |
Missions |
3 |
MMI 120 Missions and Evangelism (3) |
| General Ministry |
6 |
MIN 220 Ministry as Life's Work (2) MIN 225 Core Communication (1) MIN 310 Models of Leadership (3) |
| Counseling |
3 |
MCO 210 Introduction to Counseling (3) |
| Christian Education |
3 |
MCE 350 Minister as Educator (3) |
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Ministry Note: Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA for courses in the Ministry Division to graduate with this specialization. No internship is required for this program. |
