MAJOR/DEGREES

Religion—Bachelor of Science

This degree meets the admission requirements of many seminaries and graduate schools by giving students a broad background of preparation to sharpen their intellectual abilities and to sample a wide range of study.

GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM...............................................45-46

The General Education Curriculum (GEC) is listed is listed in the University catalog.

MAT 1302 or MAT 1304 is acceptable for the GEC math requirement. Some courses listed in program “Major Requirements” or “Required Related Courses” (noted with an asterisk [*]) may be used to meet

requirements in the GEC. Although these courses fulfill requirements in each area, credit hours for these courses, if taken for the GEC, may only be counted in the GEC.

REQUIRED RELATED COURSES ........................................................18-27

English..................................................................................... 3

ENG 3300 Style and Structure

History .................................................................................0-3

any 3 hours of history (other than HIS 2322)*

Humanities............................................................................... 3

HUM 2340 The Human Experience I*

or

HUM 2341 The Human Prospect I*

Note: The specific course will be the one not taken to fulfill

the GEC requirement.

Psychology ..........................................................................6-9

PSY 1301 General Psychology*

any additional 3 hours of psychology courses

and any 3 hours of advanced psychology courses (3000 or above)

Sociology .............................................................................6-9

SOC 2301 Introduction to Sociology*

and any 6 hours of advanced sociology courses (3000 or above)

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................33-42

Biblical Studies ....................................................................... 6

any 6 hours of biblical studies courses

Biblical Studies or Religion .................................................. 12

any 12 hours of biblical studies or religion courses

Philosophy ...........................................................................6-9

PHI 2301 Logic*

and any 6 hours of philosophy

Religion .............................................................................6-12

REL 1311 Introductory Studies in the Old Testament*

REL 1312 Introductory Studies in the New Testament*

REL 1321 Introductory Studies in World Religions*

REL 3311 Worship and Communication Skills

Speech ..................................................................................... 3

SPC 1301 Fundamentals of Speech

ELECTIVES ..........................................................................................9-22

TOTAL HOURS ......................................................................................124

Religion—Pre-Seminary Emphasis

Bachelor of Arts

This degree offers the best preparation for seminary and graduate study by combining study of a foreign language with exposure to a wide range of academic disciplines.

GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM...............................................45-46

The General Education Curriculum (GEC) is listed in the University catalog.

MAT 1302 or MAT 1304 is acceptable for the GEC math requirement.  Some courses listed in program “Major Requirements” or “Required Related Courses” (noted with an asterisk [*]) may be used to meet

requirements in the GEC. Although these courses fulfill requirements in each area, credit hours for these courses, if taken for the GEC, may onlybe counted in the GEC.

REQUIRED RELATED COURSES ........................................................30-39

English..................................................................................... 3

ENG 3300 Style and Structure

Foreign Language ................................................................. 12

for alternatives see "Foreign Language Requirement" in the catalog

History .................................................................................0-3

any 3 hours of history (other than HIS 2322)*

Humanities............................................................................... 3

HUM 2340 The Human Experience I*

or

HUM 2341 The Human Prospect I*

Note: The specific course will be the one not taken to fulfill the GEC requirement.

Psychology ..........................................................................6-9

PSY 1301 General Psychology*

any 3 hours of psychology courses

and any 3 hours of advanced psychology courses (3000 or above)

Sociology .............................................................................6-9

SOC 2301 Introduction to Sociology*

and any 6 hours of advanced sociology courses (3000 level or above)

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS....................................................................30-36

Biblical Studies ....................................................................... 6

any 6 hours of biblical studies courses

Biblical Studies or Religion .................................................... 9

any 9 hours of biblical studies or religion courses

Philosophy ...........................................................................3-6

any 6 hours of philosophy*

Religion ..............................................................................6-12

REL 1311 Introductory Studies in the Old Testament*

REL 1312 Introductory Studies in the New Testament*

REL 1321 Introductory Studies in World Religions*

REL 3311 Worship and Communication Skills

Speech .................................................................................... 3

SPC 1301 Fundamentals of Speech

ELECTIVES ..........................................................................................3-16

Electives must be from at least two different departments.

TOTAL HOURS ...................................................................................... 124

Religion—Christian Education Emphasis

Bachelor of Science

This degree meets the academic requirements for certification in Christian Education by the Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church when REL 4302 is elected as part of the “Major Requirements.”

GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM...............................................45-46

The General Education Curriculum (GEC) is listed in the University catalog.

MAT 1302 or MAT 1304 is acceptable for the GEC math requirement. Some courses listed in program “Major Requirements” or “Required Related Courses” (noted with an asterisk [*]) may be used to meet

requirements in the GEC. Although these courses fulfill requirements in each area, credit hours for these courses, if taken for the GEC, may only be counted in the GEC.

REQUIRED RELATED COURSES ........................................................15-27

English..................................................................................... 3

ENG 3300 Style and Structure

Fine Arts ..............................................................................0-6

any 6 hours of ART*, FAR*, MUS*, or THA* courses

Humanities............................................................................... 3

HUM 2340 The Human Experience I*

or

HUM 2341 The Human Prospect I*

Note: The specific course will be the one not taken to fulfill the GEC requirement

Psychology ...........................................................................6-9

PSY 1301 General Psychology*

and one of the following courses:

PSY 3303 Infant and Child Development

PSY 3305 Adolescent Development

and any 3 hours of psychology courses

Sociology..............................................................................3-6

SOC 2301 Introduction to Sociology*

SOC 3321 Marriage and the Family

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................48-54

Biblical Studies ....................................................................... 3

any 3 hours of biblical studies courses

Philosophy .............................................................................. 6

any 6 hours of advanced philosophy courses (3000 level or above

Religion ............................................................................30-36

REL 1111 Church Internship: Christian Education

REL 1112 Church Internship: Worship

REL 1113 Church Internship: Evangelism and Membership Care

REL 1114 Church Internship: Administration and Missions

REL 1201 Introduction to Christian Education

REL 1311 Introductory Studies in the Old Testament*

REL 1312 Introductory Studies in the New Testament*

REL 1321 Introductory Studies in World Religions*

REL 2201 Christian Hymnody

REL 3113 Advanced Church Internship: Interpersonal Skills

REL 3114 Advanced Church Internship: Ministerial Care and Counseling

REL 3311 Worship and Communication Skills

REL 3351 Church Work with Children

REL 3352 Church Work with Youth

REL 3353 Church Work with Adults

REL 4113 Advanced Church Internship: Theological Issues and Applied Leadership in the Church

REL 4114 Advanced Church Internship: Leadership Project and Credo

choose one of the following:

REL 3354 Christian Leadership

REL 4302 United Methodist Doctrine and Polity

(This course is required for certification in the United Methodist Church)

Speech .................................................................................... 3

SPC 1301 Fundamentals of Speech

Elective major courses............................................................. 6

any 6 hours of biblical studies or advanced religion courses (3000 or above)

ELECTIVES ..........................................................................................0-13

TOTAL HOURS ...................................................................................... 124

MINORS

Biblical Studies

MINOR REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................18

Religion .................................................................................. 6

REL 1311 Introductory Studies in the Old Testament

REL 1312 Introductory Studies in the New Testament

Biblical Studies ..................................................................... 12

6 hours of advanced biblical studies courses (3000 or above) and any 6 hours of biblical studies courses

Christian Education

Under special circumstances, this minor may be designed to meet the academic requirements for certification in Christian Education by the Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church.

MINOR REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................27

Religion ................................................................................ 27

REL 1201 Introduction to Christian Education

REL 3311 Worship and Communication Skills

REL 4114 Senior Internship: Leadership Project and Credo any one of the following courses:

REL 3354 Christian Leadership

REL 4302 United Methodist Doctrine and Polity

(This course is required for certification in the United Methodist Church)

any two of the following courses:

REL 1311 Introductory Studies in the Old Testament

REL 1312 Introductory Studies in the New Testament

REL 1321 Introductory Studies in World Religions

any two of the following courses:

REL 3351 Church Work with Children

REL 3352 Church Work with Youth

REL 3353 Church Work with Adults

any two of the following courses:

REL 1111 Church Internship: Christian Education

REL 1112 Church Internship: Worship

REL 1113 Church Internship: Evangelism and Membership Care

REL 1114 Church Internship: Administration and Missions

REL 3113 Advanced Church Internship: Interpersonal Skills

REL 3114 Advanced Church Internship: Ministerial Care and Counseling

REL 4113 Advanced Church Internship: Theological Issues and Applied Leadership in Ministry

And any 4 hours of biblical studies or advanced religion courses (3000 level or above)

Philosophy

MINOR REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 18

Philosophy ............................................................................ 18

any 18 hours of philosophy courses, 6 hours of which must be upper (3000 or 4000) level

Religion

MINOR REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 18

Religion ................................................................................. 18

REL 1311 Introductory Studies in the Old Testament

REL 1312 Introductory Studies in the New Testament

REL 1321 Introductory Studies in World Religions

and any 9 hours of advanced religion courses (3000 or above)

Religion-Biblical Studies

MINOR REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 18

Religion ................................................................................. 12

REL 1311 Introductory Studies in the Old Testament

REL 1312 Introductory Studies in the New Testament

REL 1321 Introductory Studies in World Religions

and any 3 hours of advanced religion courses (3000 or above)

Biblical Studies........................................................................ 6

any 6 hours of advanced biblical studies courses (3000 or above)