Minors in Theology and Christian Ministry
| 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 Greek 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 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite | ||
| REL 2350, Christian Doctrine (3) 2 | ||
| 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 | |
| Minor in Christian Ethics | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite | ||
| REL 2350, Christian Doctrine (3) 2 | ||
| 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 | |
The School of Religion also participates in an Interdisciplinary Ethics Minor located on the Interdisciplinary page of the catalog.
| Minor in Christian Leadership | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite | ||
| REL 2350, Christian Doctrine (3) 2 | ||
| 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 | |
| Minor in Religion and the Arts | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite | ||
| REL 2350, Christian Doctrine (3) 2 | ||
| 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 | |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| REL 4355, Theology and Worship Arts (3) REL 4360, Theology and Literature (3) REL 4380, Theology and the Arts (3) |
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| REL 4390, Religion and Arts Symposium | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | |
| Minor in Religious Studies | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite | ||
| REL 2350, Christian Doctrine (3) 2 | ||
| 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 | |
| Minor in Spiritual Formation | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite | ||
| REL 2350, Christian Doctrine (3) 2 | ||
| Area Emphasis * | ||
| REL 2410, Spiritual Formation | 3 | |
| REL 2510, Christian Ethics | 3 | |
| Choose three (3) courses from the following: | 9 | |
| REL 2340, Martyrs, Mystics and Saints (3) REL 3310, Church History I: Ancient to Medieval (3) REL 3320, Church History II: Reform to Modern (3) REL 3350, Contemplative Thought and Practice (3) REL 4450, Studies in Spiritual Formation (3) |
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| Religion and Society Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 18 | |
| Minor in Youth Ministry and Church Recreation | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite | ||
| REL 2350, Christian Doctrine (3) 2 | ||
| 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 | |
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.
* Note: Courses taken in Religion cannot count in both major and minor requirements.