Biblical Studies, Theology & Philosophy Program Overview

Comprehensive Religion Major (B.A.)
40 credit hours emphasizing Bible, theology, and church history, plus electives in missions, philosophy, ministry, and social science. Provides excellent foundation for seminary or graduate study. More info ›
Religion Major (B.A.) with Ministry Concentration
Religion major with 16 additional hours. Fulfills course requirements for Wesleyan Church ordination. Can also be tailored to meet ordination requirements for other denominations. More info ›
Religion Major (B.A.) with Theology Minor
Religion major plus 12 additional credit hours. Systematic Theology is required. Electives include Christian Apologetics, Wesleyan Tradition, History of Christianity, and The Reformation, as well as courses in the Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments. More info ›
Christian Formation Major (B.S.)
35 hours in theology, psychology, family studies, and urban ministry, leading to the bachelor of science (B.S.). An internship in the field and a 12-hour minor in Bible are required. More info ›
Christian Formation Major (B.S.) with Youth Ministries Concentration
Christian Formation major with 12 credit hours of courses in youth ministry and youth culture. More info ›
Christian Formation Major (B.S.) with Outdoor Ministries Concentration
Christian Formation major with 16-18 credit hours of courses from the Department of Recreation. More info ›
Bible Major (B.A./B.S.)
A 32-hour core gives training in biblical interpretation, the Pentateuch, Gospels, biblical theology, and twelve hours of electives. Students choose either the full language track (12 hours), with a year of one biblical language and a fundamentals course in the other language, or the non-language track (6 hours) which has Bible study & teaching methods and two short courses covering the basics of the biblical languages. The Bible major prepares people for ministry in parachurch or educational settings, for Bible translation work, for graduate school in seminary or scholarship in biblical studies, theology, and related disciplines.
The Bible minor requires just twelve hours of Bible courses beyond BIBL 101, and makes a good complement to any major for those thinking of some kind of ministry, graduate work, or Bible translation; or those who just want to find further grounding in God’s word as preparation to carry out their own callings in the world as disciples of Jesus Christ. More info ›
Intercultural Studies Major (B.A.) with Missions Concentration
26-hour core plus 18 credit hours: Modern Missions and History of Missions plus 12 additional credit hours in Bible, theology, religion, culture, regional studies, and ministry or service skills. More info ›
Philosophy Major (B.A.)
24 credit hours including History of Philosophy, plus either Critical Thinking or Formal Logic. Electives focus on major figures and movements in philosophy. More info ›