DESCRIPTION

The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies, a liberal arts degree, is especially suited for those pursuing a life of service in the church and for those planning to enter seminary or graduate theological studies. Based on a foundation grounded in the classical liberal arts tradition, it seeks to bring the student through informed study of the Bible and historic Christian faith to mature development of a coherent worldview whereby they may function well in the contemporary world.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

1. The student will demonstrate familiarity with significant persons and events in the biblical story of Israel, Christ, and the church.
2. The student will manifest an awareness of the characteristics of the various genres of biblical literature (narrative, psalmody, wisdom, epistles, etc.).
3. The student will become familiar with methods and principles of biblical exegesis.
4. The student will articulate the foundational perspectives and commitments involved in a biblical theology.
5. The student will state and explain fundamental doctrines of historic Christian faith as summarized in the Apostles’ and Nicene creeds.
6. The student will demonstrate a familiarity with major persons and events in the history of Christianity.
7. The student will articulate elements of a contemporary Christian worldview in comparison and contrast with other current worldviews.
8. The student will translate passages from the Greek New Testament with the use of standard lexical and grammatical aids.
9. The student will demonstrate a familiarity with the work of the minister and an ability to function effectively as a participant or leader in adult Bible education programs.
10. The student will demonstrate appropriate word processing skills.
11. The student will be able to employ the Internet for research (Google, Oxford Resources for the Study of Theology, New Testament Gateway, etc.).
12. The student will manifest an ability to use Bible software to conduct research.

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DEGREE PROGRAM

General Education Requirements (69 semester hours)
English Language and Literature - 12 hours
       (not including Public Speaking; see below)
Fine Arts - 3 hours
Natural Science - 6 hours
Mathematics - 3 hours
History - 12 hours (6 hours Western Civilization and
      6 hours American History)
Public Speaking - 3 hours
Computer Science - 3 hours
Philosophy or Classics - 6 hours
Social Science - 6 hours
Electives - 15 hours (Austin Grad offers a number of courses
      that may be used as electives)

Major Requirements (51 semester hours)

(Ministry classes - choose 3)

OT 3310	Story of Israel
NT 3320	Life and Teachings of Jesus
NT 3321	Life and Letters of Paul
CH 3312	History of the Church
CH 4312	Christian Encounters with Other Cultures, Religions
TH 4322	Introduction to Theological Thinking
TH 4313	Christian Ethics
MIN 4320	Vocation in the Local Church
MIN 4340	Vocation in Social Agencies
MIN 4306	Teaching and Preaching
MIN 4360	Ministry in a Medical Setting
MIN 4350i	Christian Counseling
MIN 3310	Marriage and Family
GRK 3351-52	New Testament Greek (6 hours)
NT 4313	Interpreting the Bible
NT 4335	Biblical Theology
CS 4362	Church in the Contemporary World
CS 3350	Research and Writing in Theology
3 hours	Elective in Bible, Church History / Theology or Ministry

For more information, please contact Celeste at
registrar @austingrad.edu.

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