CORE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Several degree programs are available for a major in Theology & Ministry
according to the student's vocational plans. Programs leading to either an A.B. or B.S.
degree are provided. The following THEOLOGY & MINISTRY CORE COURSES (total of
21 hours) are required for all degree programs except the multidisciplinary degrees.
Additional General Education courses in Bible are listed elsewhere.
Required Core Hours
THEO 3113 Old Testament Theology
THEO 3123 New Testament Theology
THEO 4133 Systematic Theology I
THEO 4143 Systematic Theology II
An upper-division Old Testament exegesis course, from the following:
B LT 3113 Pentateuchal Narratives
B LT 3123 Historical Books: The Former Prophets
B LT 4123 8th & 7th Century Prophets
B LT 4213 Poetic & Wisdom Literature
An upper-division New Testament exegesis course, from the following:
B LT 3243 Matthew & Mark
B LT 3253 Pauline Epistles
B LT 4173 Johannine Literature
B LT 4193 General Epistles & Revelation
B LT 4273 Luke-Acts
One additional elective upper-division exegesis course in OT/NT
A.B. Degree Programs
An A.B. degree program is the normal pattern of ministry preparation for
students intending to serve as pastors, evangelists, missionaries, and theological
educators. Pre-seminary students are strongly urged to follow one of the A.B. degree
patterns.
All A.B. degree programs in Theology & Ministry require twelve (12) hours of
foreign language, nine (9) of which must be in progressing courses in the same
language. It is strongly recommended that ministerial students fulfill the language
requirement with either nine (9) hours of Greek and three (3) hours of Hebrew or
twelve (12) hours of Greek.
All A.B. degree programs require three (3) hours of Philosophy beyond the
General Education Core Philosophy course. Either History of Ancient and Medieval
Philosophy (PHIL 3103), or History of Modern Philosophy (PHIL 3113) are
recommended.
The Theology & Ministry Concentration for the A.B. degree is certified by the
Office of Ministry of the Church of the Nazarene as meeting all requirements of the
Ministerial Course of Study for the Elder Track.
The following program concentrations are available:
Theology & Ministry Concentration
Core Requirements (as listed above) 21 hours
Philosophy Concentration
Core requirements in Biblical Literature and Theology 21 hours
PHIL courses approved by the School 24 hours
TOTAL HOURS 45