Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies
Abilene, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 29,526 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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** full-time undergraduate tuition & fees; 12-17 hours per semester; does not include course-specific fees
Introduction
The Christian Studies major at Logsdon School of Theology equips women and men called to join God’s work in the world through a ministry vocation or who are interested in Biblical or theological studies.
Our students majoring in Christian Studies will:
- Develop skills for interpreting the Bible and applying its message;
- Construct a foundation in theology, church history, ministry, and Biblical studies;
- Learn contextual ministry practices in an experiential manner;
- Integrate theological reflection in the practice of ministry;
- Experience contextualized learning through mentoring in an internship;
- Learn methods of Biblical interpretation;
- Study the history of the church;
- Study key figures and movements in theology;
- Learn to articulate their own theological and religious perspective;
- Develop skills in research, writing, and critical thinking;
- Learn the history and culture of the Biblical world;
- Discover the relevance of the Bible for today’s world;
- Incorporate skills on how to communicate the message of Scripture.
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Scholarships and Funding
Hardin-Simmons University and Logsdon School of Theology is committed to helping future ministers afford theological education and ministry preparation. Due to the generous gifts of numerous individuals, foundations, and institutions, significant scholarship opportunities exist for all undergraduate ministry students.
Curriculum
Christian Studies Major
- BIBL1301, BIBL 1302, or RELI 2345 -- whichever was not taken in Core
- Communication in Ministry
- Methods in Biblical Interpretation
- Introduction to Theology
- Introduction to Christian History
- BIBL upper-level credits
- Any upper-level CHST or THEO course
- Any upper-level MISS or MNST course
- Logsdon School of Theology upper-level credits
Program Outcome
Graduates with a Christian Studies major:
- Are formed and equipped to live a faithful Christian life in any occupation;
- Minister in churches as pastors, youth ministers, children’s ministers, education ministers, music ministers, college ministers, women’s ministers, missions ministers, etc;
- Serve as global or local missionaries/field personnel, or in ministry-related organizations such as various social justice ministries or para-church organizations;
- Can further their education by pursuing a graduate degree in ministry or religion;
- Can earn advanced degrees for academic careers;
- Can study at seminaries in preparation for the pastorate and missional work.
English Language Requirements
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