California Baptist University’s School of Behavioral Sciences created the Christian behavioral science major to address the relationship of biblical truth to the knowledge drawn from the behavioral sciences, providing students with a distinct and decidedly Christian perspective of human behavior.
CBU Christian behavioral sciences students pursue a historical and contemporary knowledge of the behavioral sciences and acquire the skills necessary for the direct application of that knowledge in ministry contexts. Students enjoy the instruction and guidance of expert Christian professors who themselves have years of practical experience in various fields of study including psychology, anthropology, sociology, political science and theology.
Career Opportunities
Upon completing CBU’s undergraduate Christian behavioral sciences program, you will be well prepared for careers in counseling, social work, ministry work, marketing and many other job opportunities that call for a deep understanding of the human mind. Furthermore, you will be fully prepared to pursue graduate coursework, such as CBU’s popular master’s programs in professional psychology and church-based counseling.
Program Requirements
Christian Behavioral Science Major (48 units)
Lower Division Requirements**
BEH 100 Survey of Behavioral Sciences (or ANT 225 Cultural Anthropology or SOC 113 Introduction to Sociology)
BEH 250 Professional Reading and Writing in the Behavioral Science
CST 110 Old Testament Survey
CST 130 New Testament Survey
PSY 213 General Psychology
** Should be completed prior to enrollment in Upper Division Content Requirements.
Upper Division Introduction Requirements
BEH 333 Epistemology and Worldview in the Behavioral Sciences
CST 350 Biblical Interpretation
CST 370 Christian Doctrine
PSY 320 Life-Span Development
PSY 322 Theories of Personality
Upper Division Content Requirements (21 units)
CBS 303 Marriage and Family in the Christian Community
CBS 350 Development and Discipleship
CBS 400 Special Topics in Christian Behavioral Science
CBS 403 Christian Institutions and the Church
CBS 415 Biblical Wisdom and Human Behavior
CBS 420 Behavioral Implications of Theology
CBS 423 Models of Christian Counseling
This page was updated March 21, 2011.