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 Monotheisms - 3
Theology
- *THEO 312 Topics in Theology - 3
- *THEO 412 Liberation Theologies - 3
- *PHIL 412 Philosophy of Religion - 3
Minor in Philosophy and Theology
The philosophy and theology minor is of interest to students who wish to pursue disciplined reflection about any subject area or career interest. It provides oppor- tunities for critical thinking and building a solid intellectual foundation for faith and life. This minor offers a valuable credential for students interested in pursuing law or any other graduate degree.
Required Courses (12 SH)
- PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy - 3
- THEO 201 Introduction to Theology - 3
- THEO 323 Biblical Theology of Peace and Justice - 3
- *THEO 412 Liberation Theologies - 3
Choose two of the following:
- *PHIL 212 Ways of Knowing - 3
- *PHIL 334 Ethics: Conceptions of Personal Good - 3
- *PHIL 412 Philosophy of Religion - 3
Minor in Religious and Intercultural Studies
The minor in religious and intercultural studies consists of 18 SH which will complement other Bible and religion majors and serve students interested in intercultural ministry in fields such as business, education, nursing, peacebuilding and development, and social work. It offers two tracks: religion, which focuses on deepening understanding of religion and how Christian witness is carried out in a variety of religious settings, and theology, which strengthens understanding of the biblical and theological foundations for Christian witness. Both tracks emphasize Anabaptist understandings of peace as central to intercultural ministry.
Religion Track (18 SH)
- CHST 312 Missiology - 3
- REL 223 World Religions - 3
Choose two of the following courses:
- CHST 462 Mission Practicum - 3
- PXD 341 Mediation and Facilitation - 3
- *REL 201 Introduction to Religious Studies - 3
Choose two of the following courses:
- PSYC 221 Social Psychology - 3
- PXD 375 Globalization and Justice - 3
- *REL 312 Topics in Religion - 3
- *REL 423 Comparative Monotheisms - 3
- THEO 323 Biblical Theology of Peace and Justice - 3
Theology Track (18 SH)
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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 (18 SH)
- HUM 200 Foundations of Humanities - 2
- HUM 490 Seminar in Humanities - 4
- *BIST 212 And 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
Choose one of the following courses:
- CHST 462 Mission Practicum - 3
- THEO 201 Introduction to Theology - 3
Choose two of the following courses:
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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 OR - 3
- *BIST 323 Life and Letters of the Apostle Paul - 33
- *BIST 341 Old Testament Studies - 33
- *PHIL 412 Philosophy of Religion - 3
- PXD 485 Global Development - 3
- REL 223 World Religions - 3*REL 423 Comparative Monotheisms - 3
- *THEO 312 Topics in Theology - 3
- *THEO 412 Liberation Theologies - 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.
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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 - 33
- CHST 223 Spiritual Formation, Sacred Pauses - 3260 Teaching, Ministry, Healthy Sexuality - 3
- *CHST 334 Almost Christian: Youth Ministry in the Congregation Congregations - 33
- *CHST 372 Church Leadership for Transformation - 33
- CHST 473 Youth Ministry Practicum - 3
- PSYC 391 Introduction to Counseling OR PXD 341 Mediation and Facilitation - 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 451 Church Work Practicum - 3
Missiology
- CHST 312 Missiology - 3
- *CHST 234 Mission in a Changing World - 3
- CHST 462 Mission Practicum - 3
- 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 Moral Philosophy - 3
- *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
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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