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Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education

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Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

A major in religion/religious education is particularly useful to persons planning to enter the Christian ministry, Christian education, youth work, program coordination, or other church-related vocations. Studies in the major field, along with courses in English, history, philosophy, the social sciences, and various electives, will give the student an excellent background for entrance into a theological seminary or for service in the church and society. Credit Hours: 41 At least one upper-division course (3000-4000) must be completed in each area: biblical studies, history of Christianity, and theology from the list below. One course at any level must be taken in religion, ethics, and culture area. I. BIBLE A. Required (3) REL 2023 - Methods of Biblical Analysis B. Biblical Studies (3) REL 3103 - Psalms and Wisdom Literature REL 3203 - Prophetic Literature REL 3303 - Gospels and Acts REL 3403 - Pauline Letters REL 4143 - Seminar in Hebrew Bible II. HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY (3) REL 3013 - History of Christianity (Ancient-Medieval) REL 3113 - History or Christianity (Reformation-Modern) REL 3223 - History of Christian Spirituality REL 4153 - Seminar in History of Christianity III. RELIGION, ETHICS, AND CULTURE (3) REL 2033 - Introduction to Religion REL 2163 - Moral Issues in Contemporary Culture REL 2213 - Introduction to Moral and Social Philosophy REL 2313 - Philosophy of Culture REL 2413 - Philosophy of Religion REL 2513 - Introduction to World Religions REL 2603 - Religion and the Arts REL 2703 - Introduction to Christian Ethics REL 3313 - Religion in Contemporary America REL 3613 - Problems and Issues in Christian Ethics REL 3903 - Religious Drama REL 4103 - Seminar in Religion and Culture IV. SENIOR PAPER (3) REL 4893 - Senior Paper required for all majors V. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION A. Required 18 REL 3813 - Nature and Work of Christian Education REL 4603 - Leadership in Christian Education REL 4633 - The Bible in Christian Education REL 4653 - Theology and Christian Education Choose two of the following: REL 3913 - Ministry with Youth REL 3933 - Ministry with Children and Families REL 3943 - Ministry with Adults VI. INTERNSHIP REL 4981 - Internship in Religion (Junior or senior standing. Taken on a credit/no-credit basis. Should be taken in a two-semester sequence during one academic year.) VII. UNITED METHODIST STUDIES (3) REL 3233 - United Methodist Studies (Required of all United Methodist majors for certification. Other denominations may substitute an elective from Areas IB, II, III or IV in the School of Religion.)

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

A major in religion/religious education is particularly useful to persons planning to enter the Christian ministry, Christian education, youth work, program coordination, or other church-related vocations. Studies in the major field, along with courses in English, history, philosophy, the social sciences, and various electives, will give the student an excellent background for entrance into a theological seminary or for service in the church and society. Credit Hours: 41 At least one upper-division course (3000-4000) must be completed in each area: biblical studies, history of Christianity, and theology from the list below. One course at any level must be taken in religion, ethics, and culture area. I. BIBLE A. Required (3) REL 2023 - Methods of Biblical Analysis B. Biblical Studies (3) REL 3103 - Psalms and Wisdom Literature REL 3203 - Prophetic Literature REL 3303 - Gospels and Acts REL 3403 - Pauline Letters REL 4143 - Seminar in Hebrew Bible II. HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY (3) REL 3013 - History of Christianity (Ancient-Medieval) REL 3113 - History or Christianity (Reformation-Modern) REL 3223 - History of Christian Spirituality REL 4153 - Seminar in History of Christianity III. RELIGION, ETHICS, AND CULTURE (3) REL 2033 - Introduction to Religion REL 2163 - Moral Issues in Contemporary Culture REL 2213 - Introduction to Moral and Social Philosophy REL 2313 - Philosophy of Culture REL 2413 - Philosophy of Religion REL 2513 - Introduction to World Religions REL 2603 - Religion and the Arts REL 2703 - Introduction to Christian Ethics REL 3313 - Religion in Contemporary America REL 3613 - Problems and Issues in Christian Ethics REL 3903 - Religious Drama REL 4103 - Seminar in Religion and Culture IV. SENIOR PAPER (3) REL 4893 - Senior Paper required for all majors V. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION A. Required 18 REL 3813 - Nature and Work of Christian Education REL 4603 - Leadership in Christian Education REL 4633 - The Bible in Christian Education REL 4653 - Theology and Christian Education Choose two of the following: REL 3913 - Ministry with Youth REL 3933 - Ministry with Children and Families REL 3943 - Ministry with Adults VI. INTERNSHIP REL 4981 - Internship in Religion (Junior or senior standing. Taken on a credit/no-credit basis. Should be taken in a two-semester sequence during one academic year.) VII. UNITED METHODIST STUDIES (3) REL 3233 - United Methodist Studies (Required of all United Methodist majors for certification. Other denominations may substitute an elective from Areas IB, II, III or IV in the School of Religion.)

Admission requirements

6+

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