University Core Requirements (41 Cr. Hrs.)

University Core Curriculum (Traditional)  

Specified Course Requirements:

• Core Foundations:  CHR 107  (In place of CHR 105 )     
• Christian Worldview: CHR 357  (In place of CHR 305 )

Major Core Requirements (63 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 491 - Senior Seminar in Christian Studies 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 494 - Internship 3 Cr. Hrs.

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

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

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• Philosophy and Theology Electives (Choose 12 Cr. Hrs.):

• CHR 331 - Christian Thought 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 339 - Christian Philosophy 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 341 - Christian Ethics 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 443 - Topics in Christian Theology 3 Cr. Hrs.
• PHI 343 - Topics in Philosophy 3 Cr. Hrs.

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• CHR BS ELEC - Biblical Studies Elective 3 Cr. Hrs. (6 Cr. Hrs.)
• CHR CM ELEC - Christian Ministry Elective 3 Cr. Hrs. (6 Cr. Hrs.)
• CHR CS ELEC - Christian Studies Elective 3 Cr. Hrs. (6 Cr. Hrs.)

General Electives (18 Cr. Hrs.)

First Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

• AU 101 - Transitions and Expectations 1 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.
• Historical Inquiry - Core Curriculum (Traditional) 3 Cr. Hrs.
• Quantitative Literacy - Core Curriculum (Traditional) 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.

• Elective 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.
• CHR CM ELEC - Christian Ministry Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR CS ELEC - Christian Studies Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.

Fifth Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

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

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

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• CHR 353 - Leadership in Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 357 - Christian Apologetics 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR 365 - Evangelism and Church Health 3 Cr. Hrs.

• Philosophy and Theology Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.

Sixth Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

• CON 3** - Connections 3 Cr. Hrs.
• CHR BS ELEC - Biblical Studies Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.

• Philosophy and Theology Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.

• CHR CM ELEC - Christian Ministry Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.

• Electives 3 Cr. Hrs.

Seventh Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

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

• Philosophy and Theology Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.

• Electives 3 Cr. Hrs.

Eighth Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

• CHR CS ELEC - Christian Studies Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.

• Philosophy and Theology Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.

• Electives 9 Cr. Hrs.