Bachelor of Religious Studies (B.R.S.)

3-5 Years | 120 Credit Hours
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Bachelor of Religious Studies - 120 Credit Hours (CR)

Bachelor of Religious Studies students must complete 9 credit hours of biblical studies courses, 24 credit hours of prescribed Christian Education courses, and 3 credit hours of capstone requirements, for a total of 120 semester hours of credit with an overall GPA of 1.75 or better. Not more than 10 additional credit hours may be taken to make up a deficiency in quality points that are required for the B.R.S. degree.

Biblical Studies & Theology (Associate) - 24 CR

  • BI 101: Old Testament Survey
  • BI 162: Life Principles from the OT
  • BI 201: Biblical Hermeneutics
  • BI 345: Jesus Christ and His Encounters
  • BI 102: New Testament Survey
  • TH 101: Systematic Theology
  • BI/TH Electives (6 CR)

General Education & Electives (Associate) - 36 CR

  • LN 101: Biblical Research and Composition
  • PM 104: Practical Bible Teaching & Communication
  • HT 345: History of Religion in America
  • MT 101: Everyday Mathematics for Ministry
  • MI 330: Understanding People Groups
  • HM 110: Cross Cultural Missions
  • PM 425: Financial Stewardship
  • Open Electives (15 CR)

Biblical Studies & Theology (Bachelor) - 18 CR

  • BI/TH Electives (12 CR)
  • BI 450: Biblical Studies Practicum
  • BI 490: Biblical Studies Capstone

General Education & Electives (Bachelor) - 42 CR

  • TH 111: Essential Elements of Christianity
  • BI 121: The Bible as Literature
  • SC 120: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
  • PM 150: Work, Vocation and Ministry
  • TH 215: The Christian and Caesar
  • Open Electives (27 CR)

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