Academic Catalog 2019-2020 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Academic Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


B.A. Theological Studies degree plan

Theological Studies, B.A.



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The theological studies major in the Bachelor of Arts degree provides students with a number of options. It prepares students for service in the church as well as careers that are outside traditional vocational ministry yet require and/or benefit from knowledge of religious beliefs and practices. The major also provides a foundation for graduate study in ministry, the scientific study of religion, archeology, anthropology, or other related fields. The student’s study will focus on exploration of the world of the Bible, Christian doctrine, ethics, and church history.

University General Education Core Curriculum - 44 hrs


The University General Education Core Curriculum is applied to all degrees at Wayland Baptist University with the exception of the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) and the Bachelor of Christian Ministry (B.C.M.) degrees. The full general education core curriculum for these degrees can be found in the degree specific general education core curriculum section.

Bachelor of Arts Degree Specific General Education Core Course Requirements - 15-16 hrs


The Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) is a minimum 124-semester hour degree. A minimum of 42 semester hours must be upper-level credit (courses numbered 3000 and above). Major and minor fields of study included in the degree also have upper-level requirements. As these may vary depending on the discipline selected, specific requirements are included in the subject field sections of the catalog. Because of the nature of the degree, it includes additional study in the fine arts and in foreign language. In addition to the University Core Curriculum, students must complete the following degree specific general education core requirements for the B.A. degree:

Academic Major and Minor


The B.A. degree is designed primarily for students desiring to study in the arts, the humanities, or the social sciences. Major fields of study approved for the B.A. degree are listed in the Academic Program Profile table following the degree requirement section of the catalog. In the majority of instances, the major requires the completion of 30 semester hours. Specific semester hours as well as course requirements are included in that section of the catalog dedicated to the discipline selected.

Students pursuing the B.A. degree must select a minor or second major from any discipline identified by the university as an approved minor or major field. The typical minor consists of 18 semester hours. Specific semester hours as well as course requirements for the majors and minors are included in that section of the catalog dedicated to the discipline selected. A complete list of minors is included in the Academic Program Profile.

Electives


Students may complete the minimum 124 semester hours required for the degree with courses which complement or extend career preparation or pursue subject fields which hold special appeal. However, before using elective semester hours, students should check with their advisor to ensure that the hours are indeed elective and that upper-level semester hour requirements for graduation are being met.

Theological Studies - 36 hrs


The theological studies major requires a minimum of 36 semester hours from the following courses:

Christian Studies Common Core - 18 hrs


The School of Christian Studies seeks a holistic approach to ministerial training, preparing the head (knowledege), the heart (devotion), and the hands (service). This holistic approach begins with a common core for all Christian Studies majors.

Theological Studies - 18 hrs


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