Christian Studies
Christian Studies equips students with a solid grounding in the various areas of knowledge and skill needed for faithful ministry.
Major in Christian Studies
Core Courses for All Majors in the School (except Philosophy)
- CHR 113 - Introduction to Bible Study and Interpretation
- CHR 305 - History of Christianity
- CHR 334 - Christian Spiritual Formation
- CHR 338 - Christian Doctrine
- PHL 240 - Introduction to Philosophy
- CHR/PHL 243 - Introduction to Christian Ethics
Seminars
- CHR 231 - Sophomore Seminar
- CHR 498 - Senior Seminar
Electives
- Electives from Christian Studies
- Elective from Biblical Studies/Languages
- Elective from Theological Studies
- Elective from Christian Ministry and Missions
Minor in Christian Studies
- CHR 113 - Introduction to Bible Study and Interpretation
- CHR 334 - Christian Spiritual Formation
- CHR 338 - Christian Doctrine
- Electives from CHR/GRK/HBR/LAT/PHL — 9 hours
Christian Studies Courses Offered
Ancient Languages Division (LAT, GRK, HBR)
- LAT 111/112 - Elementary Latin
- LAT 211 - Intermediate Latin
- LAT 214 - Latin Readings
- GRK 211/212 - Elementary Greek
- GRK 311/312 - Intermediate Greek
- GRK 411/412 - Advanced Greek
- HBR 311/312 - Elementary Hebrew
- HBR 411/412 - Advanced Hebrew
Biblical Studies Division
- CHR 111 - Old Testament Survey
- CHR 112 - New Testament Survey
- CHR 113 - Introduction to Bible Study and Interpretation
- CHR 213 - Biblical Backgrounds
- CHR 310 - History of the Bible in Translation
- CHR 314 - Studies in the Pentateuch
- CHR 317 - Minor Prophets
- CHR 321 - The Life of Christ
- CHR 325 - Pauline Epistles
- CHR 328 - Hebrews
- CHR 330 - Biblical Theology
- CHR 354 - Topics in the New Testament
- CHR 415 - Poetry and Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament
- CHR 416 - Major Prophets
- CHR 423 - The Johannine Literature
Christian Ethics
- CHR 243 - Introduction to Christian Ethics
- CHR 324 - Contemporary Issues in Christian Ethics
- CHR 344 - History of Christian Ethics
- CHR 345 - Ethics in Professional Life
- CHR 347 - Family Ethics
- CHR 352 - Bioethics
- CHR 400 - Ethics in Sport
- CHR 440 - Thinkers and Movements in Christian Ethics
- CHR 444 - Intensive Issues in Ethics Seminar
Christian Theology
- CHR 330 - Biblical Theology
- CHR 338 - Christian Doctrine
- CHR 339 - Apologetics
- CHR 348 - Faith and Culture in Film
- CHR 350 - C. S. Lewis: His Life and Work
- CHR 353 - Christian Political Thought
- CHR 360 - The Gospel and Its Meaning
- CHR 382 - The Doctrine of God
- CHR 383 - Christ and Salvation
- CHR 419 - Virtue and Vice in the Christian Tradition
- CHR 438 - Science and Faith
- CHR 482 - Great Texts and Theologians I
- CHR 483 - Great Texts and Theologians II
- CHR 485 - Critical Issues in Theology
Church History
- CHR 300 - American Church History
- CHR 305 - History of Christianity
- CHR 306 - Early and Medieval Christianity
- CHR 313 - Modern Christianity
- CHR 316 - Renaissance and Reformation
- CHR 405 - History of the Baptists
Philosophy
- PHL 240 - Introduction to Philosophy
- PHL 243 - Introduction to Christian Ethics
- PHL 331 - Epistemology and Metaphysics
- PHL 339 - Apologetics
- PHL 340 - Philosophy of Religion
- PHL 345 - Logic
- PHL 346 - History of Philosophy I
- PHL 347 - History of Philosophy II
- PHL 349 - Christ and Other Faiths
- PHL 350 - C. S. Lewis: His Life and Work
- PHL 419 - Virtue and Vice in the Christian Tradition
- PHL 438 - Science and Faith
- PHL 448 - Philosophy of Film
Christian Ministry and Missions
- CHR 245 - Cross-Cultural Life and Ministry
- CHR 271 - Youth Ministry Strategies
- CHR 299 - Missions Practicum
- CHR 307 - Faith-Based Social Services
- CHR 308 - Islam
- CHR 320 - Sport Ministry and Recreation Management
- CHR 322 - Current Issues in Missions
- CHR 334 - Christian Spiritual Formation
- CHR 336 - Biblical Counseling Distinctions, Theology, and Foundations
- CHR 337 - Biblical Counseling Methods and Practice
- CHR 340 - Philosophy of Religion
- CHR 345 - Ethics in Professional Life
- CHR 348 - Faith and Culture in Film
- CHR 349 - Christ and Other Faiths
- CHR 350 - C. S. Lewis: His Life and Work
- CHR 351 - Harry Potter and the Gospel
- CHR 360 - The Gospel and Its Meaning
- CHR 363 - Biblical Preaching
- CHR 365 - Pastoral Ministries
- CHR 367 - Introduction to Christian Evangelism
- CHR 372 - Youth Ministry Administration
- CHR 375 - Youth Ministry Issues
- CHR 377 - Introduction to Missions
- CHR 438 - Science and Faith
- CHR 448 - Philosophy of Film
- CHR 481 - Christian Ministries Mentorship