BS Theology and Ministry

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 37 hours) are required for all degree programs except the multidisciplinary degrees. Additional General Education courses in Bible are listed elsewhere.

Required Core Hours

PRTH 1113 Introduction to Ministry
THEO 3113 Old Testament Theology
THEO 3123 New Testament Theology
THEO 3133 Doctrine of Holiness
THEO 4111 Senior Colloquium
THEO 4133 Systematic Theology I
THEO 4143 Systematic Theology II
C HS 3123 Church History I
C HS 3133 Church History 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

B.S. Degree Requirements

The B.S. degree is available in two program areas within the School of Theology & Ministry, as follows:

The B.S. in Christian Education is designed for preparation for staff ministry. The program is structured to allow completion of educational requirements for ordination as Deacon in Christian Education in the Church of the Nazarene. The B.S. in Theology & Ministry is designed for students who choose this option over the A.B. Theology & Ministry Concentration. Since this program does not include a requirement in foreign language, approval must be obtained from the Chair of the School by the end of the student's sophomore year.

The Theology & Ministry Concentration for the B.S. 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.

All B.S. 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).


Theology & Ministry

Core requirements (as listed above) 37 hours
C ED 2123 Foundations of Christian Education
C HS 2113 History & Polity of the Church of the Nazarene
[non-Nazarenes will do an alternative elective]
PRTH 3113 Fundamentals of Preaching
PRTH 3323 Evangelism and Church Renewal
MISS 2113 Introduction to Christian Missions
PRTH 3223 Survey of Worship
PRTH 4143 Pastoral Care and Counseling
PRTH 4163 Pastoral Leadership and Team Building
PRTH 4183 Ministry Experience
TOTAL HOURS 61