2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Dual-Level Religion - Christian Studies (BS in Bible/MA)

Upon successful completion of this program, the student receives a BS in Bible degree and an MA degree in Religion.

Total Credits: 150

University Core - Credits: 66

BIB 202 - Narrative of Redemption Credits: 3
BIB 203 - The Pentateuch Credits: 3
BIB 204 - The Old Testament Credits: 3
BIB 303 - The Gospels Credits: 3
BIB 304 - The New Testament Credits: 3
CHM 101 - The Church Credits: 3 - designated Divinity course
COM 111 - Introduction to Communications Credits: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition Credits: 3
HIS 212 - Western Civilization Since the Renaissance Credits: 3 - designated Liberal Arts and Sciences course
HIS 302 - Global History of the Church Credits: 3
HUM 211 - Literature and Arts in Historical Context I Credits: 3
HUM 212 - Literature and Arts in Historical Context II Credits: 3
INT 010 - First Year Experience Seminar Credits: 0
MAT 211 - Mathematical and Scientific Reasoning Credits: 3
or SCI 211 - Mathematical and Scientific Reasoning Credits: 3
PHI 301 - Philosophy Credits: 3
POL 101 - US Government and Civics Credits: 3
PSY 101 - General Psychology Credits: 3
or PSY 321 - Human Development Credits: 3
SOC 202 - Sociocultural Studies Credits: 3
THE 100 - Introduction to Christian Theology Credits: 3
THE 111 - Life and Calling Credits: 3
THE 302 - Biblical Perspectives on Contemporary Issues Credits: 3
THE 311 - The Triune God Credits: 3
THE 401 - Apologetics Credits: 3

Program Requirements - Credits: 9

Bible/Theology Electives Credits: 6

CHM 221 - Spiritual Formation and Disciple-Making Ministries Credits: 3

Electives - Credits: 45

Electives Credits: 45
Eighteen of the elective credits must be upper-level courses (300 or above)

Graduate - Credits: 30

Electives Credits: 12
Students may not use BIB 701, BIB 711, THE 601, and THE 701 since they have received advanced standing for these courses for undergraduate courses taken in the program.
BIB 702 Old Testament Narrative Literature Credits: 3
BIB 703 Old Testament Prophets Credits: 3
BIB 704 Psalms and Wisdom Literature Credits: 3
BIB 712 Pauline Epistles Credits: 3
BIB 713 General Epistles and Revelation Credits: 3
CHM 621 The Spiritual Life Credits: 3

A listing of graduate electives is available in the Cairn University Graduate Catalog.