Division of Christian Studies

Overview

The Division of Christian Studies offers one major and three minors. The Christian Studies major provides a solid foundation in biblical studies, theology, and practical ministry for students that prepares students for seminary and ministry. Our minors include Christan Studies, Youth Ministry, and Biblical Languages. In addition to academic preparation, our faculty are committed the ministry of the church. Our students are prepared for Seminary and enter into various forms of ministry work.

Tracks

All Christian studies majors will complete a core set of classes, which will provide them with a foundation in Biblical Studies, Ministry and Theology. This core provides a basis from which students can concentrate their studies into two further tracks. Each track consists of three further classes in an area of the student’s interest.

Bible

The Bible track consists of further intense study of Old and New Testament books. These classes focus on understanding the theological, historical, and literary content of biblical books. Find out more about the bible track.

Ministry

The ministry track allows students to focus on the theoretical and practical aspects of ministry. Among the ministry related Christian Studies classes are courses in preaching, youth ministry, and missions. Find out more about the ministry track.

Theology/History

Pursuing this track allows students to gain further insight into the belief and practices of Christianity both through history and in our current context. This track includes further study in theology and church history which are important for an informed ministry. Find out more about the theology/history track. 

Youth Ministry

This track consists of three specific courses. In the Philosophy of Youth Ministry students will engage the theological and methodological issues foundational to effective youth ministry. The track also includes Child and Adolescent Development and a youth ministry internship. Find out more about the youth ministry track.

Clubs or Orginizations

Eligible students can join Theta Alpha Kappa Religion Honor Society and Eta Beta Rho Hebrew Society.