Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies

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.

Christian Studies Major (45-54 units) BA

Core Courses (33 units)

Lower Division Requirements*

CST210 Pentateuch & Former Prophets

An introduction to the Pentateuch and Former Prophets sections of the Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near Eastern cultural and historical background of Israel's history and sacred literature. Special emphasis will be given to the ways in which the literary forms of the Old Testament express Israel's understanding of God's activity in the world and the history of the nation. Core requirement for Christian Studies majors. (3 units; Multicultural; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	CST210-B	B	Mooney, David Jeffrey	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	James Complex 190
Fall 2013	CST210-T1	T1	Mooney, David Jeffrey	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	James Complex 190
Fall 2013	CST210-A	A	Mooney, David Jeffrey	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	TBA Array

CST220 Latter Prophets & Writings

An introduction to the Latter Prophets and Writings sections of the Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near Eastern cultural and historical background of Israel's history and sacred literature. Special emphasis will be given to the ways in which the literary forms of the Old Testament express Israel's understanding of God's activity in the world and in the history of the nation. Core requirement for Christian Studies majors. (3 units; Multicultural; Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Spring 2014	CST220-B	B	TBA	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	TBA Array
Spring 2014	CST220-T1	T1	TBA	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	TBA Array
Spring 2014	CST220-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	TBA Array

CST230 Jesus and the Gospels

An investigation of the testimony provided by the Gospels concerning the life of Jesus of Nazareth, with special attention given to the critical issues prompted by such study. Core requirement and prerequisite for upper division Gospel courses (CST 330, 331) for Christian Studies majors. (3 untis; Multicultural; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	CST230-B	B	Mobley, Richard A.	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	James Complex 190
Fall 2013	CST230-T1	T1	Mobley, Richard A.	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	James Complex 190
Fall 2013	CST230-A	A	Mobley, Richard A.	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	James Complex 190

CST240 Paul & the Early Church

An introductory consideration of the incidents, individuals, and issues included in the historical, epistolary, and apocalyptic portions of the New Testament. Core requirement and prerequisite for upper division Pauline courses (CST 440, 441) for Christian Studies majors. (3 units; Multicultural; Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Spring 2014	CST240-B	B	TBA	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	TBA Array
Spring 2014	CST240-T1	T1	TBA	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	TBA Array
Spring 2014	CST240-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	TBA Array

*Christian Studies majors should not take CST 110 and CST 130.

Upper Division Requirements

CST300 History of Baptist Thought

An introduction to Baptist history, Baptist doctrine, and the organizational structure of the Southern Baptist Convention. Core requirement for Christian Studies majors and minors. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Fall, Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	CST300-A	A	Chute, Anthony L.	09/03/2013	Tuesday, Thursday	8:00 AM - 9:20 AM	Sch Business Building 204
Spring 2014	CST300-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	9:30 AM - 10:50 AM	TBA Array

CST350 Biblical Interpretation

A historical and theoretical consideration of interpretative methodology as illustrated by and applied to selected texts from various portions of the biblical materials. Core requirement for Christian Studies majors and minors. Prerequisite: Previous Biblical Studies coursework. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Multicultural; Fall, Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	CST350-T2	T2	Wilson, Danny K.	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	Sch Business Building 203
Fall 2013	CST350-A	A	Wilson, Danny K.	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	Sch Business Building 203
Spring 2014	CST350-T2	T2	TBA	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	TBA Array
Spring 2014	CST350-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	TBA Array

CST360 Church History

A survey of the development of the Christian church from the close of the New Testament period to the present time, with special attention to the origin of various denominations. Core requirement for Christian Studies majors and minors. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Multicultural; Fall, Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	CST360-A	A	Chute, Anthony L.	09/03/2013	Tuesday, Thursday	9:30 AM - 10:50 AM	Sch Business Building 204
Spring 2014	CST360-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	8:00 AM - 9:20 AM	TBA Array

CST370 Christian Doctrine

A study of the great doctrines of the Bible, with particular attention to the doctrines of God, humanity, sin, salvation, the person of Christ, the Church and last things. Core requirement for Christian Studies majors and minors. Prerequisite: Previous Christian Studies coursework. (3 units; Fall, Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	CST370-A	A	Co, Adamson	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	TBA Array
Fall 2013	CST370-B	B	Co, Adamson	09/03/2013	Tuesday, Thursday	12:30 PM - 1:50 PM	TBA Array
Spring 2014	CST370-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	9:30 AM - 10:50 AM	TBA Array
Spring 2014	CST370-B	B	TBA	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	11:00 AM - 12:20 PM	TBA Array

CST490 Supervised Ministry

A course of supervised in-service training in a local church. Active participation in Christian ministry is expected (minimum 9 hours weekly) under supervision of a Field Supervisor. Prerequisite: Junior/Senior classification and consent of Dean of School of Christian Ministries. Pass/Fail. (3 units; Fall, Spring, Summer)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Summer 2013	CST490-A	A	Wilson, Danny K.	05/06/2013	Array	Array - Array	Instructor OFFC
Fall 2013	CST490-A	A	Wilson, Danny K.	09/03/2013	Array	Array - Array	Instructor OFFC
Spring 2014	CST490-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Array	Array - Array	Instructor OFFC

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)

PHI303 Apologetics

This course will examine the emergence of apologetics within the life of the church, highlight various approaches, arguments, and central figures, and the role of apologetics in development of a Christian worldview. Prerequisite: PHI 213. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	PHI303-A	A	Bates, Todd	09/03/2013	Tuesday, Thursday	12:30 PM - 1:50 PM	TBA Array

PHI343 Phil of Religion

This course introduces students to the specific branch of philosophy known as philosophy of religion. This occurs through an examination of the major issues within the discipline such as the existence of God, the problem of evil, and the nature of religious language. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Multicultural; Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Spring 2014	PHI343-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	TBA Array

PHI403 Cultural Apologetics

A study of the ways in which the truth of the Gospel and of the Christian worldview are reflected in popular culture through art, literature, film, music, and television. Prerequisite: PHI 213. (3 units; Spring-odd years)

PHI433 Apologetics: Theory and Method

An analysis of the various methods used, the logic employed, the philosophical assumptions utilized, and the potential effectiveness of the major approaches to the apologetic task currently debated by contemporary apologists. Prerequisite: PHI 213. (3 units; Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Spring 2014	PHI433-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	12:30 PM - 1:50 PM	TBA Array

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)

GRK313 Intermed Greek I

A "literary laboratory" in which to observe the function of Greek syntax through the translation and exegetical study of specific New Testament materials. Prerequisite: GRK 223. (3 units; Multicultural; As offered)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	GRK313-A	A	Mobley, Richard A.	09/03/2013	Thursday	2:00 PM - 4:50 PM	TBA Array

GRK323 Intermed Greek II

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Spring 2014	GRK323-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Array	Array - Array	TBA Array

HEB213 Biblical Hebrew I

A study of the fundamentals of biblical Hebrew, including pronunciation, vocabulary, verbs, nouns, parts of speech as well as elements of Hebrew syntax. (3 units; Multicultural; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	HEB213-A	A	Mooney, David Jeffrey	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	2:00 PM - 2:50 PM	TBA Array

HEB223 Biblical Hebrew II

An analysis of biblical Hebrew with attention to appropriate portions from the Old Testament Scriptures and to the introduction and utilization of the Hebrew lexicon. Prerequisite: HEB 213. (3 units; Multicultural; Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Spring 2014	HEB223-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	1:00 PM - 1:50 PM	TBA Array

*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 â€œsending institutionâ€ 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)

ICS105 Introduction to Global Studies

This course contrasts basic western egocentric Christianity with the God-centered global perspective of biblical Christianity. The course addresses the basic elements of the Christian faith in the context of God's global agenda. Topics include worldview, God's global purpose, the Kingdom of God, prayer, the Holy Spirit, the mission of the Church. (3 units; Interdisciplinary, Multicultural; Fall, Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	ICS105-E	E	Nsofor, C. Fyne L.	09/03/2013	Tuesday, Thursday	8:00 AM - 9:20 AM	TBA Array
Fall 2013	ICS105-C	C	Nsofor, C. Fyne L.	09/03/2013	Tuesday, Thursday	9:30 AM - 10:50 AM	Sch Business Building 125
Fall 2013	ICS105-D	D	Lewis, Jeff C.	09/03/2013	Thursday	11:00 AM - 12:20 PM	Sch Business Building ONLN
Fall 2013	ICS105-B	B	Lewis, Jeff C.	09/03/2013	Tuesday	11:00 AM - 12:20 PM	Sch Business Building ONLN
Fall 2013	ICS105-A	A	Lewis, Jeff C.	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	Sch Business Building Array
Spring 2014	ICS105-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	TBA Array
Spring 2014	ICS105-D	D	TBA	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	11:00 AM - 12:20 PM	TBA Array
Spring 2014	ICS105-B	B	TBA	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	8:00 AM - 9:20 AM	TBA Array
Spring 2014	ICS105-C	C	TBA	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	9:30 AM - 10:50 AM	TBA Array

ICS205 Models of Discipleship

An advanced course related to the biblical principle of discipleship, including both what a disciple of Jesus is and how disciples are made. Focus on models of discipleship and a student's development of a personal strategy of discipleship. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	ICS205-A	A	Lewis, Jeff C.	09/03/2013	Monday	8:00 AM - 9:50 AM	TBA Array
Fall 2013	ICS205-B	B	Lewis, Jeff C.	09/03/2013	Wednesday	8:00 AM - 9:50 AM	TBA Array
Spring 2014	ICS205-T1	T1	TBA	01/08/2014	Monday	12:00 PM - 1:50 PM	TBA OFFC

ICS305 Global Perspectives

A general survey of the redemptive activity of God in the world-past, present, and future. Topics include the biblical basis of God's global activity, historical perspectives, mission strategies, and cultural implications, as well as contemporary missiological issues. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Multicultural; Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Spring 2014	ICS305-T3	T3	TBA	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	11:00 AM - 12:20 PM	TBA Array
Spring 2014	ICS305-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	11:00 AM - 12:20 PM	TBA Array

ICS405 Marketplace Strat for Global Adv

This course focuses on the strategic nature of the marketplace as it relates to the advancement of Christ's Kingdom among the nations. This course will define God's global agenda, investigate the biblical and historical role of the marketplace in God's global strategy, guide the students to think strategically in the context of their majors, and how God will use that marketable skill to disciple the nations. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Multicultural; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	ICS405-A	A	Lewis, Jeff C.	09/03/2013	Tuesday, Thursday	9:30 AM - 10:50 AM	Yeager Center B219

ICS430 Intercultural Communications

The purpose of this course is to explore the principles of intercultural communications. This course will address principles and processes of communication from one culture to another. The course will also focus on different perceptions, ways of thinking, values, non-verbal expression, language expression and sub-groups within a culture as they relate to the media and the message. (3 units; Multicultural; As offered)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	ICS430-A	A	White, Kristen	09/03/2013	Tuesday, Thursday	11:00 AM - 12:20 PM	James Complex 245
Spring 2014	ICS430-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	2:00 PM - 3:20 PM	TBA Array

ICS431 Cross-cultural Immersion

The course provides students the opportunity for supervised cross-cultural immersion and study abroad. The course also gives students the opportunity to experience, study and explore firsthand the challenges of living, communicating and serving in an international setting. The immersion experience is designed to create a context for extended and applied learning as the course concepts are integrated into life experiences. The material will be presented through lectures, small group discussions, reading assignments and cultural immersions with an emphasis relational development and service. Prerequisite: Permission of Dean of School of Christian Ministries.(3 units; Multicultural; Spring, Summer)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Summer 2013	ICS431-A	A	Lewis, Jeff C.	05/06/2013	Array	Array - Array	Instructor OFFC
Spring 2014	ICS431-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Array	Array - Array	TBA Array

*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)

APT452 Advanced Biblical Preaching

This course prepares students in communicating the truth of the ancient Scriptures to modern people. It explores the variations of crafting of expository sermons. The course will examine how sermons can be constructed to reflect the genre of the biblical literature: narrative, poetry, psalms, history, prophecy, parable, apocalyptic, and epistles. Prerequisite: CST 451. (3 units; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	APT452-T3	T3	Co, Adamson	09/03/2013	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	1:00 PM - 1:50 PM	James Complex 190

APT482 Pastoral Leadership

Pastoral Leadership is an intensive study of the leadership role of the pastor in relation to the nature of the church, leadership models, leadership challengers, and practical leadership strategies. (3 units; Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Spring 2014	APT482-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	9:30 AM - 10:50 AM	TBA Array
Spring 2014	APT482-T4	T4	TBA	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	9:30 AM - 10:50 AM	TBA Array

CST382 Evangelism

A study of the principles of New Testament evangelism for the purpose of the development of students as lifestyle witnesses and of the equipping of students for the "equipping of saints for ministry" in local churches. Student involvement in evangelistic ministry is expected. (3 units; Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Spring 2014	CST382-T2	T2	TBA	01/08/2014	Wednesday	8:00 AM - 9:50 AM	TBA Array
Spring 2014	CST382-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Wednesday	8:00 AM - 9:50 AM	TBA Array

ICS305 Global Perspectives

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Spring 2014	ICS305-T3	T3	TBA	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	11:00 AM - 12:20 PM	TBA Array
Spring 2014	ICS305-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	11:00 AM - 12:20 PM	TBA Array

ICS435 Church Planting

This course examines the biblical principles of churches and will conduct research and analysis of various church planting strategies. Attention will be given to church planting principles that are cross-culturally transferable and models of postmodern church planting. (3 Units; Multicultural; As offered)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	ICS435-T4	T4	Robertson, Jason E	09/03/2013	Wednesday	12:00 PM - 1:50 PM	James Complex Array
Fall 2013	ICS435-A	A	Robertson, Jason E	09/03/2013	Wednesday	12:00 PM - 1:50 PM	TBA Array

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)

CST380 Intro to Christian Ed

A study of the historical, philosophical, biblical, and theological foundations for the accomplishing of Christian education in a church setting, with particular emphasis on the planning, implementation, and administration of educational programs in the context of Southern Baptist life. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Fall odd years)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	CST380-A	A	Rush, Mark	09/03/2013	Monday	12:00 PM - 1:50 PM	TBA Array

CST383 Ministry with Youth

A study of foundational issues related to adolescents with application to the local church. Student involvement in youth ministry is expected. (3 units; Spring odd years)

CST484 Current Trends in Youth Ministry

A research-oriented exploration of current youth trends and issues based on students' interests with objective of synthesizing their experiences. (3 units; Spring even years)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Spring 2014	CST484-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Monday	8:00 AM - 9:50 AM	TBA Array

Complete one (1) of the following courses

CBS303 Marr & Fam Christian Community

A comparison of Marriage and Family systems in Biblical and American cultural perspectives. The course will contrast and compare the foundations of marriage in Western Culture and the Judeo-Christian worldview. Family roles and relational development will also be addressed. Marital adjustment including finances, marital sexuality, communication and parenting will be presented from a Biblical approach. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Fall, Spring)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Fall 2013	CBS303-A	A	Ricke, Caren M.	09/03/2013	Tuesday, Thursday	11:00 AM - 12:20 PM	Sch Business Building 202
Spring 2014	CBS303-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Tuesday, Thursday	11:00 AM - 12:20 PM	TBA Array

CBS403 Congregation and Community

An overview of Christian congregation and community from theological and behavioral science perspectives. Subjects include the function and purpose of Christian Institutions including the household and congregation as a place of discipleship, worship, fellowship and relational reconciliation. Secondary institutions will include Christian media, economics, law and education. The impact of the shift from Christian nationalism to post-Christian America will be addressed. Prerequisite: BEH333 (3.0 units; Interdisciplinary; Fall)

	Course	Sec	Instructor	Dates	Days	Time	Location
Spring 2014	CBS403-A	A	TBA	01/08/2014	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	TBA Array