University Core Requirements (41 Cr. Hrs.)

University Core Curriculum (Traditional)  

Specified Course Requirements:

• Core Foundations: CHR 107  (In place of CHR 105)
• Quantitative Literacy: MAT 104  

Major Core Requirements (39 Cr. Hrs.)

• CHR 109 - Introduction to the New Testament 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 120 - Foundations for Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 205 - Hermeneutics 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 240 - Systematic Theology 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 250 - Introduction to Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 335 - History of Christianity 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 353 - Leadership in Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 365 - Evangelism and Church Health 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 368 - Youth Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 370 - Youth Ministry Administration 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 471 - Topics and Issues in Youth Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 491 - Senior Seminar in Christian Studies 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 494 - Internship 1-3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR BS ELEC - Biblical Studies Elective 3 Cr. Hrs. (6 Cr. Hrs.)
• CHR CS ELEC - Christian Studies Elective 3 Cr. Hrs. (9 Cr. Hrs.)
• CHR CT ELEC - Christian Theology Elective 3 Cr. Hrs. (6 Cr. Hrs.)

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• CHR 312 - Introduction to Biblical Hebrew 3 Cr. Hrs.

• OR

• CHR 328 - Introduction to Biblical Greek 3 Cr. Hrs.

General Electives (18 Cr. Hrs.)

First Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

• CHR 107 - Introduction to the Old Testament 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 120 - Foundations for Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.
• ENG 101 - Composition and Communication I 3 Cr. Hrs.
• FYE 101 - First Year Experience 1 Cr. Hrs.
• Historical Inquiry - Core Curriculum (Traditional) 3 Cr. Hrs.
• Quantitative Literacy:  MAT 104 - Math for the Liberal Arts 3 Cr. Hrs.

Second Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

• CHR 109 - Introduction to the New Testament 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 250 - Introduction to Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.
• ENG 102 - Composition and Communication II 3 Cr. Hrs.
• Scientific Inquiry - Core Curriculum (Traditional) 4 Cr. Hrs.
• Social Inquiry - Core Curriculum (Traditional) 3 Cr. Hrs.

Third Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

• CHR 205 - Hermeneutics 3 Cr. Hrs.
• PHI 210 - Philosophical Foundations & Moral Reasoning 3 Cr. Hrs.
• Creative Inquiry - Core Curriculum (Traditional) 3 Cr. Hrs.
• Intercultural Inquiry - Core Curriculum (Traditional) 3 Cr. Hrs.
• Electives 3 Cr. Hrs.

Fourth Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

• CHR 240 - Systematic Theology 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 335 - History of Christianity 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR BS ELEC - Biblical Studies Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.
• Electives 6 Cr. Hrs.

Fifth Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

• CHR 305 - Christian Worldview and Contemporary Application 3 Cr. Hrs.

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• CHR 312 - Introduction to Biblical Hebrew 3 Cr. Hrs.

• OR

• CHR 328 - Introduction to Biblical Greek 3 Cr. Hrs.

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• CHR 353 - Leadership in Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 365 - Evangelism and Church Health 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 368 - Youth Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.

Sixth Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

• CHR 370 - Youth Ministry Administration 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR BS ELEC - Biblical Studies Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR CS ELEC - Christian Studies Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR CT ELEC - Christian Theology Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CON 3** - Connections 3 Cr. Hrs.

Seventh Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

• CHR 491 - Senior Seminar in Christian Studies 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 494 - Internship 1-3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR CS ELEC - Christian Studies Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CTI 4** - Contemporary Issues 3 Cr. Hrs.
• Electives 3 Cr. Hrs.

Eighth Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

• CHR 471 - Topics and Issues in Youth Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR CS ELEC - Christian Studies Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR CT ELEC - Christian Theology Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.
• Electives 6 Cr. Hrs.