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	Bachelor of Arts in Theology with an Emphasis in Biblical Studies
	
	
	
	
	PURPOSE
	The Bachelor of Arts in Theology degree program is designed to prepare students for Christian ministries through a thorough knowledge of the Bible (including biblical languages), biblical theology, practical ministry training, biblical studies, and for graduate study.
	
	
	
	OBJECTIVES
	Upon completing this degree, students will be able to:
	
		- Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the Scripture.
- Demonstrate an understanding of fundamentals of Christian Doctrine and theology.
- Accurately interpret the Bible using sound hermeneutical principles.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate the truth of Christ's message of salvation to others.
		
			
TRADITIONAL DEGREE PROGRAM
			COURSES
		
		
			
				
General Education Courses
				45 Credit Hours
			
		 
		
		
		
		
	
			
			
				
					
						| Communications (6 Credit Hours are required as a second language)
 
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						| 1. English as a second language
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						| EN 101 English Reading Skills | 3 | 
					
						| EN 201 English Composition I | 3 | 
					
						| EN 103 English Grammar I | 3 | 
						
						| EN 104 English Listening and Speaking | 3 | 
					
					
						| EN 301 English Composition II | 3 | 
						
						| EN 202 American Culture | 3 | 
					
					
						| 2. Korean as a second language
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						| KR 101 Beginner Korean I | 3 | 
					
						| KR 102 Beginner Korean II | 3 | 
						| KR 103 Intermediate Korean I | 3 | 
						| KR 104 Intermediate Korean II | 3 | 
						| KR 201 Advanced Korean I | 3 | 
						| KR 202 Advanced Korean II | 3 | 
								
				
				
				
				
				
					
						| History |  | 
					
						| HI 103 Origins of the Modern World: World History | 3 | 
					
						| HI 202 United States History | 3 | 
				
			 
		 
		
		
		
		
		
			
				
					
						| GE 107 Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics * | 3 | 
					
						| GE 108 Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 
					
						| GE 110 College Algebra * | 3 | 
					
						| GE 112 Principles of Economics * | 3 | 
					
						| GE 113 Introduction to Computers | 3 | 
						
						| GE 117  The Understanding of Music | 3 | 
					
						| GE 204  Fundamentals of Public Speech | 3 | 
					
						| GE 205 Introduction to Information and Communication | 3 | 
					
						| GE 206 Introduction to Psychology | 3 | 
					
						| GE 209 Political Science | 3 | 
					
						| GE 211  U.S. Government | 3 | 
					
						| GE 215 Principles of Leadership | 3 | 
				
					
						| GE 302 Globalization | 3 | 
					
						| GE 303 Introduction to Anthropology | 3 | 
					
						| * required |  | 
				
			 
		 
		
		
		
		
			
				
Biblical Studies & Applied Theology 
Core Courses 
				30 Credit Hours
			
		 
		
			
				
					
						| NT 101 Introduction to the New Testament | 3 | 
					
						| OT	101	Introduction to Old Testament | 3 | 
					
						| NT	202	Life of Christ | 3 | 
					
						| OT	203	Pentateuch | 3 | 
					
						| TH	201	Bible Doctrines I | 3 | 
					
						| BS	301	Interpretation of the Bible | 3 | 
					
						| NT	303	Acts and Pauline Epistles | 3 | 
					
						| TH	301	Bible Doctrines II | 3 | 
					
						| OT 	303	History of Israel | 3 | 
					
						| TH 401 Theology of Spiritual Life | 3 | 
				
			 
		 
		
		
		
		
			
				
Foundational Courses
				15 Credit Hours
			
		 
		
			
				
					
						| CE 301 Introduction to Christian Education | 3 | 
					
						| CH 201 Introduction to Church History | 3 | 
					
						| CM 311 Introduction to Music Ministry | 3 | 
					
						| CO 301 Introduction to Counseling | 3 | 
					
						| EV 201 Introduction to Evangelism | 3 | 
				
			 
		 
		
		
		
		
			
				
Emphasis Courses
				15 Credit Hours
			
		 
		
		
		
		
			
				
					
						| Biblical Studies |  | 
					
						| NT 302 The Gospels | 3 | 
					
						| NT 406 General Epistle and Revelation | 3 | 
					
						| NT 420 Biblical Greek | 3 | 
					
						| OT 305 Historical Books | 3 | 
					
						| OT 410 Prophetic Books | 3 | 
					
						| OT 415 Wisdom Literature | 3 | 
					
						| OT 420 Biblical Hebrew | 3 | 
				
				
				
				
				
					
						| Christian Education |  | 
					
						| CE 303 Christian Education for Youth | 3 | 
					
						| CE 304 Christian Education for Children | 3 | 
					
						| CE 305 Sunday School Ministry | 3 | 
					
						| CE 407 Introduction to Principles of Teaching | 3 | 
					
						| CE 408 History of Christian Education | 3 | 
					
						| CE 416 Educational Administration and Management | 3 | 
					
						| CE 425 Computer Applications in Education | 3 | 
					
						| PT 452 Introduction to Educational Ministry | 3 | 
				
			 
		 
		
		
		
		
			
				
Field Practicum
				3 Credit Hours
			
		 
		
			
				
					
						| FP 310 Field Practicum I | 1 | 
					
						| FP 311 Field Practicum II | 1 | 
					
						| FP 312 Field Practicum III | 1 | 
				
			 
		 
		
		
		
		
			
				
Capstone Course
				3 Credit Hours
			
		 
		
		
		
		
		
			
				
Free Electives
				12 Credit Hours
			
		 
		
		
		
		
	 
	
	
	
	
	
	
		
			
ADULT DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM
			COURSES
		
		
			
				
General Education Courses
				36 Credit Hours
			
		 
		
			
				 English Language / Communication: 3 credit hours 
				 
				-Includes courses in English composition, writing, literature, speech, etc.
				
				History: 3 credit hours 
				 
				-Includes courses in American, Korean, World, Art History, etc.
				
				Humanities: 3 credit hours 
				 
				-Includes courses in Art, Music, Theater, Film, Literature, Philosophy, Ethics, etc.
				
				Science / Math: 3 credit hours 
				 
				-Includes courses in Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Math, Computer Science, Statistics, Accounting, etc.
				
				Social Sciences: 3 credit hours 
				 
				-Includes courses in Psychology, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, etc.
				
				General Studies Electives: 21 credit hours 
				 
				-Includes courses in the areas listed above 
			 
		 
		
		
		
		
			
				
Elective Courses
				18 Credit Hours
			
		 
		
		
			
				
Communication Courses  
				6 Credit Hours
			
		 
		
		
			
				
					
						| 1. English as a second language |  | 
					
						| EN 101	English Reading Skills | 3 | 
					
						| EN 201 	English Composition I | 3 | 
					
						| EN 103 	English Grammar I | 3 | 
					
						| EN 104 	English Listening and Speaking | 3 | 
					
						| 2. Korean as a second language |  | 
					
						| KR 101	Beginner Korean I | 3 | 
					
						| KR 102 	Beginner Korean II | 3 | 
					
						| KR 103 	Intermediate Korean I | 3 | 
					
						| KR 104 	Intermediate Korean II | 3 | 
				
				
			 
		 
		
		
		
		
			
				
Biblical Studies & Applied Theology 
Core Courses
				18 Credit Hours (Select 6 Courses)
			
		 
		
			
				
					
						| NT 101 Introduction to the New Testament | 3 | 
					
						| OT	101	Introduction to Old Testament | 3 | 
					
						| NT	202	Life of Christ | 3 | 
					
						| OT	203	Pentateuch | 3 | 
					
						| TH	201	Bible Doctrines I | 3 | 
					
						| BS	301	Interpretation of the Bible | 3 | 
					
						| NT	303	Acts and Pauline Epistles | 3 | 
					
						| TH	301	Bible Doctrines II | 3 | 
					
						| OT 	303	History of Israel | 3 | 
					
						| TH 401 Theology of Spiritual Life | 3 | 
				
			 
		 
		
		
		
		
			
				
Foundational Courses
				12 Credit Hours
			
		 
		
			
				
					
						| CE 301 Introduction to Christian Education | 3 | 
					
						| CH 201 Introduction to Church History | 3 | 
					
						| CM 311 Introduction to Music Ministry | 3 | 
					
						| CO 301 Introduction to Counseling | 3 | 
					
						| EV 201 Introduction to Evangelism | 3 | 
				
			 
		 
		
		
		
		
			
				
Emphasis Courses
				15 Credit Hours
			
		 
		
		
		
		
			
				
					
						| Biblical Studies |  | 
					
						| NT 302 The Gospels | 3 | 
					
						| NT 406 General Epistle and Revelation | 3 | 
					
						| NT 420 Biblical Greek | 3 | 
					
						| OT 305 Historical Books | 3 | 
					
						| OT 410 Prophetic Books | 3 | 
					
						| OT 415 Wisdom Literature | 3 | 
					
						| OT 420 Biblical Hebrew | 3 | 
				
				
				
				
				
					
						| Christian Education |  | 
					
						| CE 303 Christian Education for Youth | 3 | 
					
						| CE 304 Christian Education for Children | 3 | 
					
						| CE 305 Sunday School Ministry | 3 | 
					
						| CE 407 Introduction to Principles of Teaching | 3 | 
					
						| CE 408 History of Christian Education | 3 | 
					
						| CE 416 Educational Administration and Management | 3 | 
					
						| CE 425 Computer Applications in Education | 3 | 
					
						| PT 452 Introduction to Educational Ministry | 3 | 
				
			 
		 
		
		
		
		
			
				
Field Practicum
				3 Credit Hours
			
		 
		
			
				
					
						| FP 310 Field Practicum I | 1 | 
					
						| FP 311 Field Practicum II | 1 | 
					
						| FP 312 Field Practicum III | 1 | 
				
			 
		 
		
		
		
		
			
				
Capstone Course
				3 Credit Hours
			
		 
		
		
		
		
		
			
				
Free Electives
				12 Credit Hours
			
		 
		
		
		
		
	 
			
			
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