Christian studies minors

Christian Studies Minors

BIBLE MINOR – 21 HOURS

BIB 1303 – Introduction to the Old Testament
BIB 1304 – Introduction to the New Testament
BIB 3391 – Biblical Interpretation

Select twelve (12) hours from the following courses
BIB 3311 – Life and Teachings of Jesus
BIB 3321 – Life and Letters of Paul
BIB 4311 – Old Testament Poetry
BIB 4321 – Interbiblical Period
BIB 4331 – Hebrew Prophets
BIB 4341 – General Epistles
BIB 4351 – John and His Writings
BIB 4361 – Revelation
BIB 4381 – The Pentateuch
Special Studies in Old Testament or New Testament

BIBLICAL LANGUAGES MINOR – 20 HOURS

Select twenty (20) hours from the following courses:
BLA 2411 – Elementary Greek I
BLA 2421 – Elementary Greek II
BLA 2431 – Elementary Hebrew I
BLA 3401 – Intermediate Greek I
BLA 3421 – Elementary Hebrew II
BLA 4121 – Biblical Language Assistant (may be repeated for three credit hours)
BLA 4321 – Advanced Greek
Special Studies in Greek or Hebrew

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINOR – 21 HOURS

CED 1100 – Introduction to the Ministry
CED 2321 – Survey of Christian Education
CED 3200 – Supervised Ministry
CED 4371 – Ministry Leadership
CED 4380 – Principles of Teaching

Select nine (9) hours from the following courses:
YMN 2350 – Ministry to Youth
PTH 2311 – Introduction to Theological Reflection
CED 2351 – Ministry to Children
CED 2370 – Ministry to Families
CED 2380 – Legal Issues in the Church
CED 4331 – Christian Care and Counseling
CED 1101-3399 – Special Studies

CROSS-CULTURAL STUDIES MINOR – 21 HOURS

CCS 2189 – Cross-Cultural Ministry Workshop
CED 3200 – Supervised Ministry
CCS 3311 – International Practicum
CCS 3360 – Foundations for Cross-Cultural Ministry
CCS 4341 – World Religions

Select nine (9) hours from the following courses:
BIB 33XX/43XX – Advanced Bible
COM 3350 – Intercultural Communication
CCS 3351 – Evangelism and Discipleship
CCS 4304 – Special Topics in Cross-Cultural Ministry
CCS 1101-4399 – Special Studies
PTH 4331 – History of Christianity
CED 2321 – Survey of Christian Education

PRACTICAL THEOLOGY MINOR – 21 HOURS

PTH 2311 – Introduction to Theological Reflection
PTH 3311 – Baptist Identity
BIB 3391 – Biblical Interpretation
PTH 4300 – Christian Doctrines

Select nine (9) hours from the following courses:
PTH 2331 – Communicative Preaching
PTH 3314 – Spiritual Formation
PTH 3323 – Christian Ethics
PTH 3331 – The Work of the Minister
PTH 4304 – Special Topics in Theology
PTH 4331 – History of Christianity
PTH 4333 – Theology & Culture
PTH 1101-4399 – Special Studies

YOUTH MINISTRY MINOR – 21 HOURS

CED 1100 – Introduction to the Ministry
YMN 2350 – Ministry to Youth
CED 3200 – Supervised Ministry
CED 4371 – Ministry Leadership
YMN 3310 – Philosophical Foundations for Youth Ministry

Select twelve (12) hours from the following courses
CED 2380 – Legal Issues in the Church
SOC 3332 – Juvenile Delinquency
YMN 4311 – Youth Ministry Institute
YMN 4320 – International Student Ministry
YMN 4350 – Understanding Today’s Youth Culture
YMN 1101-4399 – Special Studies in Youth Ministry

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