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The major consists of 36 SH of Bible, Religion, and Theology courses including the core classes listed below, a recommended concentration, and additional courses from the department to reach the minimum of 36 SH. The additional classes may be chosen to reinforce the concentration or to introduce the student to areas outside their concentration. Courses that carry the ABP course heading may not apply toward the 36 SH.

Core classes (14 SH)

  • HUM 200 Foundations of Humanities - 2
  • HUM 490 Seminar in Humanities - 4
  • BIST 212 The Word Became Book: History of the Bible - 3
  • THEO 201 Introduction to Theology - 3
  • CHST 223 Spiritual Formation, Sacred Pauses - 3
  • THEO 323 Biblical Theology of Peace and Justice - 3

Concentrations (9-15 SH)

Students are strongly encouraged to work closely with their advisor to design a concentration in an area of their choosing.

Sample concentrations:

Biblical Studies

  • *BIST 223 Four Portraits of Jesus: Reading the Gospels - 3
  • *BIST 323 Life and Letters of the Apostle Paul - 3
  • *BIST 341 Old Testament Studies - 3
  • *REL 423 Comparative Monotheisms - 3

Church History

  • *CHST 365 Mennonite History and Thought - 3
  • CHST 435 Martyrs, Merchants, Mendicants: 1500 Years of the Christian Movement - 3
  • *HIST 231 Medieval Europe - 3
  • *HIST 362 Renaissance and Reformation Europe - 3

Congregational and Youth Ministry

  • CHST 212 Introduction to Youth Ministry - 3
  • CHST 260 Teaching, Ministry, Healthy Sexuality - 3
  • *CHST 334 Almost Christian: Youth Ministry and Congregations - 3
  • *CHST 372 Church Leadership for Transformation - 3
  • CHST 451 Church Work Practicum - 3

Missiology

  • CHST 312 Missiology - 3
  • *CHST 234 Mission in a Changing World - 3
  • CHST 462 Mission Practicum3 -
  • REL 223 World Religions - 3
  • *REL 423 Comparative Monotheisms - 3

Peace Studies

  • *THEO 412 Liberation Theologies - 3
  • *ENGL 344 Ways of War and Peace - 3
  • *PXD 335 Understanding Violent Conflict - 3

Philosophy

  • PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy - 3
  • *PHIL 212 Ways of Knowing - 3
  • *PHIL 334 Ethics: Conceptions of Personal Good - 3
  • *PHIL 412 Philosophy of Religion - 3

Religious Studies

  • *REL 201 Introduction to Religious Studies - 3
  • REL 223 World Religions - 3
  • *REL 423 Comparative MonotheismsPXD 335 Understanding Violent Conflict - 3

Theology

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Philosophy

  • PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy - 3
  • *PHIL 212 Ways of Knowing - 3
  • *THEO 412 Liberation Theologies PHIL 334 Ethics: Conceptions of Personal Good - 3
  • *PHIL 412 Philosophy of Religion - 3

Minor in Youth Ministry

The minor in youth ministry is designed for persons who choose a major outside the Bible and religion department but who anticipate working with youth-related ministries in congregations or church agencies.

Required courses (18 SH)

  • CHST 212 Introduction to Youth Ministry - 3
  • CHST 223 Spiritual Formation, Sacred Pauses - 3
  • *CHST 334 Almost Christian: Youth Ministry in the Congregation - 3
  • *CHST 372 Church Leadership for Transformation - 3
  • CHST 473 Youth Ministry Practicum - 3
  • PSYC 391 Introduction to Counseling OR PXD 341 Mediation and Facilitation

Religious Studies

  • *REL 201 Introduction to Religious Studies - 3
  • REL 223 World Religions - 3
  • *REL 423 Comparative Monotheisms - 3

Theology

  • *THEO 312 Topics in Theology - 3
  • *THEO 412 Liberation Theologies - 3
  • *PHIL 412 Philosophy of Religion - 3

Associate in Arts Degree in Bible

This program allows the student to combine requirements from the EMU Core with a 30 SH concentration in biblical and church studies. Students complete elective credits as needed to reach the total of 60 SH required for the AA degree.

In addition to the EMU Core requirements (see EMU Core section), the following courses are required:

  • *BIST 212 And the Word Became Book: History of the Bible - 3
  • *BIST 223 Four Portraits of Jesus: Reading the Gospels BIST 323 Life and Letters of the Apostle Paul *OR *BIST 341 Old Testament Studies - 3
  • CHST 435 Martyrs, Merchants, and Mendicants: 1500 Years of the Christian Movement - 3
  • PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy OR *PHIL 412 Philosophy of Religion - 3
  • REL 223 World Religions - 3
  • *THEO 312 Topics in Christian Theology - 3
  • BIST, CHST, PHIL, PXD, REL, THEO electives - 12

Ministry Inquiry Program

The Ministry Inquiry Program is an opportunity for students who have completed two or three years of studies, and who are considering pastoral ministry, to experience ministry first-hand. This 11-week summer program allows students to serve as a full-time intern within a congregation. Three semester hours of practicum credit may be earned. Registration and payment at the summer school tuition rate are required for earning practicum credit. See Special Programs section for additional information.