Christian Studies B. A.
Christian Studies students pursuing the BA degree receive a broad liberal arts education and the ability to select from a wide variety of courses that reflect their interests. The BA in Christian Studies does not require a minor. However, Christian Studies majors may also complete the Biblical Languages, Philosophy, Intercultural Studies minor, or in a minor outside the College. Christian Studies B.A. students may not do the Biblical Studies or Christian Studies minors. The BA is also the best for students seeking to double major.
124 MINIMUM HOURS
36 UPPER LEVEL HOURS
31 HOURS AT UMHB
Degree Requirements
Academic Core – 63 hours
see Bachelor of Arts Academic Core
(includes Old and New Testament Surveys CSBS 1311 and CSBS 1312 as well as PHIL 2315)
Foundations Courses – 14 hours
| CCST 2200 | Research and Writing in Christian Studies | 2 |
| CSBS 2302 | Introduction to Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| CSCH 2318 | Introduction to Church History | 3 |
| CSMN 1320 | Introduction to Christian Ministry | 3 |
| CSTH 2316 | Introduction to Christian Theology | 3 |
Advanced Christian Studies-15 hours
Chose one upper level course from each area:
| | Upper Level Old Testament | 3 |
| | Upper Level New Testament | 3 |
| | Upper Level Church History | 3 |
| | Upper-Level Philosophy | 3 |
| | Upper-Level Theology | 3 |
Christian Studies Electives - 6 hours
Select 6 hours in any combination from the following areas or courses (the language classes listed below may count in the major if they are not being counted toward the Biblical Language minor)
| | Archaeology | |
| | Biblical Studies | |
| | Church History | |
| | Christian Ministry | |
| | Christian Studies | |
| | Christian Studies Intercultural Studies | |
| GREK 3313 | Intermediate Greek I | 3 |
| GREK 3314 | Intermediate Greek II | 3 |
| HBRW 3313 | Intermediate Classical Hebrew I | 3 |
| HBRW 3314 | Intermediate Classical Hebrew II | 3 |
| | Philosophy | |
| | Theology | |
Capstone Courses - 1 hour
12 hours (6 upper level) at UMHB
12 hours minimum upper level
General Electives - to reach 124 hours
Suggested Schedule for Christian Studies B.A.
Freshman Year – 31 hours
| ENGL 1321-1322 | | 6 |
| COMM 1320 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CSBS 1311 | Engaging the Old Testament | 3 |
| CSBS 1312 | Engaging the New Testament | 3 |
| | Social Science | 6 |
| | Fine Arts | 3 |
| MATH | (1304 or higher) | 3 |
| CSMN 1320 | Introduction to Christian Ministry | 3 |
| | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| | Chapel (each semester) | |
| | Fine Arts Experience (each semester) | |
Social Science: From these areas - History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, or Social Work
Sophomore Year – 32 hours
| | Literature (British Literature preferred) | 6 |
| | Foreign Language (Hebrew, Greek, Spanish, French, Latin, or German) | 8 |
| | Lab Science | 4 |
| PHIL 2315 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| CSBS 2302 | Introduction to Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| CSCH 2318 | Introduction to Church History | 3 |
| CSTH 2316 | Introduction to Christian Theology | 3 |
| CCST 2200 | Research and Writing in Christian Studies | 2 |
| | Chapel (each semester) | |
| | Fine Arts Experience (each semester) | |
Junior Year – 31 hours
| | Foreign Language (second year of the same language taken in the sophomore year) | 6 |
| | Global Issues | 3 |
| | Upper Level Old Testament and New Testament | 6 |
| | 3000 to 4000-level Christian Studies courses | 6 |
| | Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| | Elective courses | 6 |
| | Physical Education (activity course) | 1 |
| | Fine Arts Experience (each semester) | |
Senior Year – 30 hours
| | 3000 to 4000-level Christian Studies courses | 9 |
| CCST 4190 | Senior Capstone | 1 |
| | Elective courses | 18 |
| | Physical Education (activity course) | 1 |
| | Fine Arts Experience (each semester) | |
Total Credit Hours: 124