Minors in Theology and Christian Ministry
Minor in Biblical Languages
| Minor in Biblical Languages | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite | ||
| REL 2350, Christian Doctrine or REL 2360, Hermeneutics | 3 | |
| Area Emphasis * | ||
| Elementary Biblical Hebrew / Koine Greek (1) | 4 | |
| Elementary Biblical Hebrew / Koine Greek (1) | 4 | |
| Intermediate Biblical Hebrew / Koine Greek (1) | 3 | |
| Advanced Biblical Hebrew / Koine Greek (1) | 3 | |
| REL 3150 or REL 3160, Readings in GK NT Literature | 1.5 | |
| REL 3110 or 3120, Readings in Hebrew Bible | 1.5 | |
| Elective Readings | 1.5 | |
| Total | 18.5 | |
(1) A student who minors in Biblical Languages must take the first year of Greek and the first year of Hebrew, but may take the second year of either Greek or Hebrew.
* Note: Courses taken in Religion cannot count in both major and minor requirements.
Minor in Biblical Studies
| Minor in Biblical Studies | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite | ||
| REL 2350, Christian Doctrine (1) | 3 | |
| Area Emphasis * | ||
| REL 2410, Spiritual Formation | 3 | |
| REL 2510, Christian Ethics | 3 | |
| Biblical Studies Elective in OT | 3 | |
| Biblical Studies Elective in OT | 3 | |
| Biblical Studies Elective in NT | 3 | |
| Biblical Studies Elective in NT | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | |
(1)REL 2350, Christian Doctrine is a prerequisite for the following: REL 2410 Spiritual Formation; REL 2510 Christian Ethics; all courses in Religion and Society division, in the Theological and Historical Division, and Biblical Studies Division.
* Note: Courses taken in Religion cannot count in both major and minor requirements.
Minor in Religious Studies
| Minor in Religious Studies | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite | ||
| REL 2350, Christian Doctrine (1) | 3 | |
| Area Emphasis * | ||
| REL 2410, Spiritual Formation | 3 | |
| REL 2510, Christian Ethics | 3 | |
| Theological / Historical Studies | 3 | |
| Religion and Society Elective | 3 | |
| Biblical Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Religion Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | |
(1)REL 2350, Christian Doctrine is a prerequisite for the following: REL 2410 Spiritual Formation; REL 2510 Christian Ethics; all courses in Religion and Society division, in the Theological and Historical Division, and Biblical Studies Division.
* Note: Courses taken in Religion cannot count in both major and minor requirements.
Minor in Christian Leadership
| Minor in Christian Leadership | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite | ||
| REL 2350, Christian Doctrine (1) | 3 | |
| Area Emphasis * | ||
| REL 2410, Spiritual Formation | 3 | |
| REL 2450, Dynamics of the Local Church | 3 | |
| REL 2510, Christian Ethics | 3 | |
| REL 3430, Pastoral Care: Practice of Ministry | 3 | |
| REL 3460, Worship and Preaching: Practice of Ministry | 3 | |
| REL 4410, Servant Leadership | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | |
(1)REL 2350, Christian Doctrine is a prerequisite for the following: REL 2410 Spiritual Formation; REL 2510 Christian Ethics; all courses in Religion and Society division, in the Theological and Historical Division, and Biblical Studies Division.
* Note: Courses taken in Religion cannot count in both major and minor requirements.
Minor in Christian Ethics
| Minor in Christian Ethics | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite | ||
| REL 2350, Christian Doctrine (1) | 3 | |
| Area Emphasis * | ||
| REL 2340, Martyrs, Mystics, and Saints | 3 | |
| REL 2410, Spiritual Formation | 3 | |
| REL 2510, Christian Ethics | 3 | |
| REL 3520, Issues in Ethics Seminar | 3 | |
| REL 3540, Eco-Justice and Faith | 3 | |
| Religion in Society Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | |
(1)REL 2350, Christian Doctrine is a prerequisite for the following: REL 2410 Spiritual Formation; REL 2510 Christian Ethics; all courses in Religion and Society division, in the Theological and Historical Division, and Biblical Studies Division.
* Note: Courses taken in Religion cannot count in both major and minor requirements.
The School of Religion also participates in an Interdisciplinary Ethics Minor located on the Interdisciplinary page of the catalog.
Minor in Religion and the Arts
| Minor in Religion and the Arts | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite | ||
| REL 2350, Christian Doctrine (1) | 3 | |
| Area Emphasis * | ||
| REL 2410, Spiritual Formation | 3 | |
| REL 2510, Christian Ethics | 3 | |
| REL 3380, Faith and Beauty | 3 | |
| REL 3550, Faith and Popular Culture | 3 | |
| REL 3480, Theology and the Arts | 3 | |
| REL 4390, Religion and Arts Symposium | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | |
(1)REL 2350, Christian Doctrine is a prerequisite for the following: REL 2410 Spiritual Formation; REL 2510 Christian Ethics; all courses in Religion and Society division, in the Theological and Historical Division, and Biblical Studies Division.
* Note: Courses taken in Religion cannot count in both major and minor requirements.
Minor in Spiritual Formation
| Minor in Spiritual Formation | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite | ||
| REL 2350, Christian Doctrine (1) | 3 | |
| Area Emphasis * | ||
| REL 2410, Spiritual Formation |
3 |
|
| REL 2510, Christian Ethics | 3 | |
| Choose two of these four: REL 2340, Martyrs, Mystics and Saints REL 3310, Church History I: Ancient to Medieval REL 3320, Church History II: Reform to Modern REL 3350, Contemplative Thought and Practice REL 4450, Studies in Spiritual Formation |
6 | |
| Religion and Society Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | |
(1)REL 2350, Christian Doctrine is a prerequisite for the following: REL 2410 Spiritual Formation; REL 2510 Christian Ethics; all courses in Religion and Society division, in the Theological and Historical Division, and Biblical Studies Division.
* Note: Courses taken in Religion cannot count in both major and minor requirements.
Minor in Youth Ministry and Church Recreation
| Minor in Youth Ministry and Church Recreation | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite | ||
| REL 2350, Christian Doctrine (1) | 3 | |
| Area Emphasis * | ||
| REL 2410, Spiritual Formation | 3 | |
| REL 2480, Intro to Church Recreation Ministry | 3 | |
| REL 2490, Intro to Church Youth Ministry | 3 | |
| REL 2510, Christian Ethics | 3 | |
| REL 3410, Supervised Ministry Experience (Youth) | 3 | |
| REL 3420, Supervised Ministry Experience (Recreation) | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | |