Christian Studies students pursuing the BA degree receive a broad liberal arts education and the ability to select from a wide variety of courses that reflect their interests and sense of calling. The B.A. in Christian Studies does not require a minor. However, BA students who are majoring in a field in Christian Studies may complete a minor in Biblical Languages, Philosophy, Archaeology, or in a discipline outside the College.
Degree Requirements
Academic Core – 63 hours
see Bachelor of Arts Academic Core
(includes Old and New Testament Surveys CSBS 1311 and CSBS 1312)
Foundations Courses – 15 hours
PHIL 2315 fulfills the World Ideas core requirement.
Advanced Biblical Studies Electives - 6 hours
| | Upper Level Old Testament | 3 |
| | Upper Level New Testament | 3 |
Christian Studies Electives Group A - 9 hours
Select 9 hours in any combination from the following areas or courses
| | Archaeology | |
| | Biblical Studies | |
| | Church History | |
| | Christian Ministry | |
| GREK 3314 | Intermediate Greek II | 3 |
| HBRW 3314 | Intermediate Hebrew II | 3 |
| | Philosophy | |
| | Theology | |
Christian Studies Electives Group B - 6 hours
Select two from the following subject areas:
| | Archaeology | |
| | Church History | |
| | Theology | |
| | Philosophy | |
Capstone Courses - 4 hours
12 hours (6 upper level ) at UMHB
12 hours minimum upper level
General Electives - 21 hours
Suggested Schedule for Christian Studies B.A.
Freshman Year – 31 hours
| ENGL 1321-1322 | | 6 |
| COMM 1320 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| | Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey | 6 |
| | Social Science | 6 |
| | Fine Arts | 3 |
| MATH | (1304 or higher) | 3 |
| CSMN 1320 | Introduction to Christian Ministry | 3 |
| | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| UMHB 1002 | Chapel X 2 | |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
UMHB students who are Baptist and who are planning to enter vocational Christian ministry may apply for the BGCT Scholarship. They must take Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, and CSMN 1320 plus CSCH 3310 and one additional course in Christian Studies.
Social Science: From these areas - History, Psychology, or Sociology
Sophomore Year – 31 hours
| | Literature (British Literature preferred) | 6 |
| | Foreign Language (one of the Biblical Languages, Spanish, French, or German) | 8 |
| | Lab Science | 4 |
| PHIL 2315 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| CSBS 2301 | Biblical Backgrounds | 3 |
| CSCH 2318 | Introduction to Church History | 3 |
| CSTH 2316 | Introduction to Christian Theology | 3 |
| | Physical Education (activity course) | 1 |
| UMHB 1002 | Chapel X 2 | |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
Junior Year – 31 hours
| | Foreign Language (second year of the same language taken in the sophomore year) | 6 |
| | Contemporary World Issues | 3 |
| | Upper Level Old Testament and New Testament | 6 |
| | 3000 to 4000-level Christian Studies courses | 6 |
| | Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| | Elective courses | 6 |
| | Physical Education (activity course) | 1 |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
Three elective courses (9 SH) must come from any combination of Archaeology, Biblical Studies, Church History, Theology, Philosophy, Christian Ministry, GREK 3314, or HBRW 3314. Two additional elective courses (6 SH) must come from two of the following subjects: Archaeology, Church History, Theology, or Philosophy.
Senior Year – 31 hours
| | 3000 to 4000-level Christian Studies courses | 9 |
| CSTD 4190 | Senior Portfolio & Assessment | 1 |
| CSMN 4316 | Supervised Ministry Internship | 3 |
| | Elective courses | 18 |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
CSMN 4316: UMHB students who are Baptist and who are planning to enter vocational Christian ministry may apply for the BGCT Scholarship.They must take CSMN 4316 plus CSCH 3310 and one additional course in Christian Studies.
Total Credit Hours: 124