Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Youth Ministry
Thiel College
Key Information
Campus location
Greenville, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 34,964 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* additional fees apply for international students: Services Fee $1000 | Student Health Insurance $1600
Introduction
Upon graduation with a Theology and Youth Ministry major from Thiel College, a student will demonstrate:
- familiarity with the biblical writings of the Jewish and Christian traditions and with scholarly approaches to interpreting these and other religious texts;
- the ability to interpret the nature of religious experience, Christian and otherwise, with a level of sophistication appropriate to an undergraduate scholar of religion;
- knowledge of the key persons, works, and movements from the history of Christianity; and
- a mature understanding of the interrelatedness of religion and culture.
Curriculum
Major Requirements
Students majoring in theology and youth ministry will fulfill the following requirements:
- REL 110 Introduction to Religion
- REL 120 Interpreting the Jewish and Christian Scriptures or REL 121 Intro to the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible or REL 122 Introduction to the New Testament or REL 123 Intro to Christianity
- REL 130 Introduction to Ministry
- REL 190 World Religions
- REL 290 Luther and His Legacy
- REL 340 Readings in Theology
- REL 370 Meaning Making
- Any two additional Religion courses.
- Any two courses in Psychology or Sociology, chosen in consultation with one’s advisor.
- One Philosophy course, Business or Accounting course, or INDS 202 (Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies).