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BA in Christian Studies |
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| Course Title: |
BA in Christian Studies | |
Category: |
Arts & Humanities | |
Subject: |
Religion | |
| College: |
Grand Canyon University 
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| Course Description: |
Graduates of Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies will have an understanding of theology, philosophy and utilize biblical studies as the foundation, and Christian history as the framework, for communicating Christ to various audiences. Graduates will be able to employ leadership, communication, and organizational skills necessary for effective ministry in addition to spiritual formation and exegetical skills essential to Christian studies. |
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| Delivery Format: |
Online | |
| Course Level: |
Bachelor Degree | |
| Course Requirements: |
Applicants must have some college credits and be the minimum of 21 years old. | |
| Course Type: |
Online Degrees | |
Course Long Description: |
BA in Christian Studies (Grand Canyon University) The BA in Christian Studies program offered by Grand Canyon University has been created to equip students to work in ministry while pursuing skills in communication, leadership, and organization. GCU's Department of Christian Studies Mission: - To prepare students called to ministry and Christian service; - To instruct students who wish to understand deeper the theological and philosophical implications of the Christian faith; and - To support the university's liberal arts foundation by equipping all students with a working knowledge of the Bible and the Christian worldview. The online Christian Studies program is intended to use biblical studies, theology, philosophy, and Christian history to teach students. Students in this program have the opportunity to learn how to communicate Christ to audiences. Courses are crafted to teach historical perspectives of the Old Testament and New Testament, Moses, the Prophets, and Jesus and his interpreters. They will also have a chance to discover world religions, biblical interpretation and application, the history of Christianity, contemporary theology, and many more. Required courses in this 120-hour BA in Christian Studies degree program include: • General Education Requirements (34-40 credits) - University Foundations - Effective Communication - Christian Worldview - Critical Thinking - Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics • Christian Studies Major (48 credits) - BIB104 Old Testament Historical Perspectives - BIB105 New Testament Historical Perspectives - INT244 World Religions - PHI305 Ethical Thinking in the Liberal Arts - MIN350 Spiritual Formation for Christian Leaders - BIB351 Moses and the Prophets - BIB354 Jesus and His Interpreters - BIB355 Biblical Interpretation and Application - HTH359 Systematic Theology - HTH379 History of Christianity - HTH469 Contemporary Theology - CHL465 Christian Leadership in the 21st Century • Open Elective Credits (32-28 credits) Program Outcomes: In addition to the knowledge and understanding, graduates of this online Christian Studies program will also gain spiritual formation and exegetical skills vital to Christian studies. They will be able to apply good communication, leadership, and organizational skills, which they have acquired during the program, valuable for effective ministry. Furthering Education: Students who complete the BA in Christian Studies program may be interested in advancing their education by pursuing a master's degree in the religion field of study. This might help further their knowledge of religion and could prepare them for more advanced career positions in the religious field. Master's degree options include, but are not limited to: - Master of Arts in Christian Studies - Master of Arts in Religion - Master of Religious Education - Master of Theology Career Opportunities: Upon completion, graduates of the BA in Christian Studies program will be able to pursue careers within a ministry. Their work might include spiritual formation. Possible careers graduates could pursue include: - Clergy member - Church administrator - Missionary Admission Requirements: Students who are interested in earning a bachelor's degree must have a high school diploma or GED. Work experience is also recommended. |
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