BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GENERAL STUDIES
THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
Objectives:
- To introduce the student to the great theologians and philosophers.
- To develop the student’s critical abilities to evaluate truth claims of thought systems.
- To develop an understanding and appreciation of the doctrines, tradition and mission of the Church of the Nazarene.
THEOLOGICAL STUDIES CORE REQUIREMENTS (37 Credits)
- BL 200 Hermeneutics (3)
- BL 210 Pentateuch (3) OR BL 230 Pauline Epistles (3)
- CE 100 Survey of Christian Education (3)
- DT 320 Doctrine of Holiness (3)
- ME 250 Evangelism and Missions (3) OR ME 350 Church Planting and Growth (3)
- PT 211 Introduction to Homiletics (3)
- PT 310 Pastoral Care and Counselling (3)
- PT 312 Expository Preaching (3)
- PT 322 Church Administration (3)
- PT 342 Ministerial Practicum Seminar (1)
- PT 344 Ministerial Practicum II (No Credit)
- PT 350 Christian Leadership and Management (3)
- PT 402 Spiritual Formation (3)
BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (12 Credits)
- BL 101 Survey of the Old Testament (3)
- BL 102 Survey of the New Testament (3)
- DT 200 Survey of Theology (3)
- PT 402 Spiritual Formation (3)
HUMANITIES AND PHILOSOPHICAL STUDIES (21 Credits)
- LA 081 – 082 English Language (No Credit)
- LA 101 Speech (3)
- LA 100 Research Methods I (3)
- LA 240 West Indian Literature (3)
- LA 330 Contemporary Communications (3)
- FA 100 Introduction to Fine Arts (3) OR MU 250 Music History (3)
- PH 200 Philosophy (3)
- PT 461 Research Methods II (Senior Thesis I) (1)
- PT 462 Research Methods III (Senior Thesis II) (2)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (14 Credits)
NATURAL/APPLIED SCIENCES (9 Credits)
- IT 120 Introduction to Computers (3)
- SC ___ Science Elective (3)
- MA ___ Mathematics Elective (3)
In order to complete the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies degree comprising a minimum of 127 Credits, a student can pursue courses in any one of the following concentrations: Management of Human Resources, Music, School Education (ECCE or Primary), Theological Studies, Christian Education, and Biblical Literature.