Major in Faith and Social Justice (B.A.)
This major prepares students to make an impact in a wide variety of fields that call for leadership with integrity and value. The major provides the student with academic and practical experiences in ethics formation and application.
| Major in Faith and Social Justice (B.A.) | Hours | |
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| General Education Core Requirements B.A. | 59-63 | |
| Prerequisites for Religion Major1 | 6 | |
| REL 1250, New Testament and Exegesis | 3 | |
| REL 2350, Christian Doctrine2 | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | 30 | |
| Core Emphasis | 9 | |
| REL 1410, Vocation and Christian Life | 1 | |
| REL 2410, Spiritual Formation | 3 | |
| REL 2510, Christian Ethics | 3 | |
| REL 4015, Colloquium3 | 2 | |
| Area Emphasis (pick ONE Track Area): | ||
| Advocacy and Activism Track 4 | 21 | |
| REL 3440, Religion Field Experience (3) REL 3510, Poverty and Justice (3) REL 3520, Faith and Justice (3) Praxis courses (6) 5 Biblical or Theological Studies Electives (3) Emphasis Course (3) |
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| Policy and Development Track 6 | 21 | |
| REL 3440, Religion Field Experience (3) REL 3540, Eco-Justice and Faith (3) REL 3520, Faith and Justice (3) Praxis courses (6) Biblical or Theological Studies Electives (3) Emphasis Course (3) |
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| Missions and Ministry Track 7 | 21 | |
| REL 3440, Religion Field Experience (3) REL 3450, Missions and Church Development (3) REL 3520, Faith and Justice (3) Praxis courses (6) Biblical or Theological Studies Electives (3) Emphasis Course (3) |
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| Minor Requirements | 18 | |
| Electives | 15 | |
| Total | 128 | |
1 Students who choose a religion minor must substitute required courses in their minor with a course from the same subject area. A single course may not count for both major and minor requirements.
2 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.
3 Students take REL 4015 in the fall semester before the anticipated date of graduation.
4 Students must select a minor from one of the following areas of study: Social Justice, Sociology, Political Science, Communication Studies, or Journalism.
5 Praxis courses are taken at partner institutions while the student is fulfilling external study requirements. They will complement the concentration track requirements and provide the student with broader access to various skill sets.
6 Students must select a minor from one of the following areas of study: Social Justice, Political Science, Environmental Science, or Entrepreneurship.
7 Students must select a minor from one of the following areas of study: Sociology—Cultural Studies, Communication Studies, Entrepreneurship, or Christian Leadership.