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
The B.S. degree is available in two program areas within the School of
Theology & Ministry, as follows:
The B.S. in Youth Ministry is designed for preparation for staff ministry.
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).
37 Hours: SoTaM Core Requirements
35 Hours: Youth Ministry Concentration
20 Hours Required:
C ED 2123 Foundations of Christian Education
C ED 4133 Survey of Youth Ministry
C ED 3193Family Ministries in the Local
C ED 2173 Psychology of Children and Youth
C ED 4123 Life Span Ministries
C ED 4181-3 Ministry Experience OR
C ED 4383-3 Ministry Intensive
ED 4522 Characteristics of Early Adolescents
15 Hours Electives:
9 Hours: Three of the following Christian Education Courses:
C ED 3153 Christian Education in a Multi-cultural Context
C ED 2213 Administration of Christian Education OR
C ED 4153 Multiple Staff Ministry
C ED 4163 Pastoral Leadership and Team Building
C ED 4173 Crisis Ministry: Advocacy and Intervention
3 Hours One of the following Education Courses:
ED 4483 Cognitive Development
ED 4273 Professional Decision Making
3 Hours One of the following Psychology Courses:
PSY 3133 Human Development
PSY 3193 Learning and Cognition
72 TOTAL HOURS