The Christian Studies major prepares students for graduate seminary programs and for careers in churches and other ministry related vocations. Students select at least one concentration and are required to complete applied field experience.
School of Christian Ministries Program Student Outcomes
TRADITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Christian Studies Major (45-54 units) BA
Core Courses (33 units)
Lower Division Requirements*
CST 210 Pentateuch and Former Prophets
CST 220 Latter Prophets and Writings
CST 230 Jesus and the Gospels
CST 240 Paul and the Early Church
*Christian Studies majors should not take CST 110 and CST 130.
Upper Division Requirements
CST 300 History of Baptist Thought
CST 350 Biblical Interpretation
CST 360 Church History
CST 370 Christian Doctrine
CST 490 Supervised Ministry
Three (3) Upper Division units of Old Testament
Three (3) Upper Division units of New Testament
Concentration Courses (12-21 units)
Students must complete all of the prescribed courses listed in one of the following concentrations:
Apologetics, Bible and Theology; Biblical Languages; Christian Ministry; Focus on the Family Institute; Global Studies; Pastoral Leadership, Theology/Church History, Theology/Philosophy; Youth Ministry
Concentrations
Apologetics (15 units)
PHI 303 Apologetics
PHI 343 Philosophy of Religion
PHI 403 Cultural Apologetics
PHI 433 Apologetics: Theory and Method
Three (3) units of additional upper division philosophy coursework from the following: PHI 353, 400, or 421.
Bible and Theology* (12 units)
At least three (3) units of upper division biblical studies coursework
At least three (3) units of upper division theology coursework
Six (6) units of additional upper division biblical studies and/or theology coursework
*Prerequisites for concentration: CST 210 and 220 for Old Testament coursework, CST 230 and 240 for New Testament coursework, CST 370 for theology coursework.
Biblical Languages* (12 units)
GRK 313 Intermediate Greek
GRK 323 Intermediate Greek
HEB 213 Hebrew I
HEB 223 Hebrew II
*Prerequisites to concentration: GRK 213 and 223.
Christian Ministry (12 units)
Twelve (12) units of upper division Christian Ministry coursework. Including from the following: CST 307, 380, 381, 382, 383, 414, 451, 480, 484, and 491, ICS 305, 375, 405, 415, 430, 431, 435.
Focus on the Family (12-16 units)
As a participant in the Coalition for Christian Colleges and Universities and a “sending institution” for the Focus on the Family Institute, CBU affords students the opportunity to study for one semester at the Institute in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Coursework will be determined by the Institute and acceptance into the Institute program is required. As a part of this program, students may also be able to complete the core requirement of CST 490 Supervised Ministry. Application to this program can be made through the School of Christian Ministries.
Global Studies * (18 units)
ICS 105 Introduction to Global Studies
ICS 205 Models of Discipleship
ICS 305 Global Perspectives
ICS 405 Marketplace Strategies for Global Advancement
ICS 430 Intercultural Communication
ICS 431 Cross-cultural Immersion
*Recommended Courses: ANT 225 Cultural Anthropology and ANT 430 Culture and Personality, which can be used to meet General Education requirements.
Pastoral Leadership (21 units)
APT 452 Advanced Biblical Preaching
APT 482 Pastoral Leadership
CST 382 Evangelism
CST 451 Biblical Preaching
ICS 305 Global Perspectives
ICS 435 Community Development
Theology/Church History (12 units)
Three (3) units of upper division Theology coursework
Three (3) units of upper division Church History coursework
Six (6) additional units of upper division Theology and/or Church History coursework
Prerequisite for concentration: CST 360 for Church History coursework; CST 370 for Theology coursework
Theology/Philosophy (12 units)
Three (3) units of upper division Theology coursework
Three (3) units of upper division Philosophy coursework
Six (6) additional units of upper division Theology and/or Philosophy coursework
Prerequisite for concentration: CST 370 for Theology coursework
Youth Ministry (12 units)
CBS 403 Christian Institutions and the Church or CBS 303 Marriage and Family in the Christian Community
CST 380 Introduction to Christian Education
CST 383 Ministry with Youth
CST 484 Current Trends in Youth Ministry
This page was updated March 21, 2011.