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Theology and Religious Studies Major (Bachelor of Arts)

A student majoring in Theology and Religious Studies must complete 52 quarter hours in the major, the required cognates, the general studies requirements, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin. Theology and Religious Studies majors may also take one of two concentrations: Pastoral Ministry or Chaplaincy Ministry.

Required Courses:

RELB 111Messages of the Old Testament

4
RELB 231Exploring the New Testament

4
RELB 302Pentateuch

4
RELB 313Revelation

4
RELB 340Acts & New Testament Letters

4
RELB 496Seminar in Biblical Hermeneutics

4
RELH 303World Religions

4
RELH 457History of Adventism

3
RELP 131Introduction to Faith and Ministry

4
RELT 348Christian Ethics

4
RELT 417Prophetic Inspiration

3
RELT 456Systematic Theology I

3
RELT 457Systematic Theology II

3
RELT 495Colloquium (12 required)

0
Biblical Studies Electives

4
Total Credit Hours:52

Electives must be from one of the following courses:
RELB 274Study Tour: The Holy Lands and Its People

4
RELB 304Hebrew Prophets

4
RELB 337Jesus and The Gospels

4
RELB 362Paul and The Gospel

4
RELB 474Study Tour: The Holy Lands and Its Peoples

4

Cognates:

HIST 254History of Christianity

4
HIST 307Reform and Revolt

4
or
HIST 437Medieval and Renaissance Europe

4
or
HIST 474Study Tour: English Reformation

4

Whenever possible, Theology and Religion majors are advised to take RELP 131 as their first course, followed by RELB 111 and RELB 231, in that order.

The School of Theology recommends that students take PSYC 130 General Psychology or PSYC 214 Developmental Psychology as one of their general studies electives.

Note on Endorsement for Theology and Religious Studies majors: Students desiring a recommendation for denominational hiring will need to gain Endorsement by a two-step process described in the School of Theology Handbook.