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Department Of Philosophy, Religion, and Christian Education
PHILOSOPHY
Requirements for Major
26 semester hours, including PHIL 101, 111, 201, 260; 230 or 270; 340, 460; 6 hours of electives.
Requirements for Minor
18 semester hours, including PHIL 101, 111, 201, 230; 6 hours of electives.
Requirements for Major: Philosophy AND Religion
36 semester hours approved by the student’s faculty advisor, including a minimum of 12 semester hours from each discipline. Recommendations as to specific courses to be taken, depending on the student’s interests and qualifications, include RELG 210 and 221; PHIL 111 and 201.
RELIGION
Requirements for Major
24 semester hours beyond REGL 110, including RELG 205; either 221 or 222; one course selected from 210, 212, 214, and 305; either 240 or 245; either 330 or 335; 9 hours of electives. Students anticipating a major should elect RELG 101, 110, or 221 as their initial course. Seniors must complete a comprehensive examination.
Requirements for Minor
15 semester hours.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND CHURCH LEADERSHIP
Requirements for Major
33 semester hours, including CHED 110, 120, 210, 310; one ministry area course selected from CHED 240, 250, 260, 270, 322; CHED 395, 411, 412; RELG 221 or 222; RELG 330 or 335; EDUC 201 or PSYC 235 or 236. Students who plan to be certified by the United Methodist Church in Christian Education or Youth Ministry are required to take RELG 208 (United Methodist Heritage).
Requirements for Minor in Christian Education
15 semester hours in Christian education, including CHED 310.
Requirements for Minors or Letters of Endorsement: Degree-seeking students not majoring or minoring in Christian education may declare a minor in any of the following five areas of specialization. Christian education majors and minors and non degree-seeking students who complete these areas of specialization will be awarded letters of endorsement that may enhance opportunities for employment or volunteer work. The internship (CHED 395) must be related to the area of specialization.
Requirements for Children’s Ministry Minor or Letter of Endorsement.
18 semester hours, including CHED 120, 310, 395; PSYC 235 or EDUC 201; SOCI 220; and one additional course in Christian education.
Requirements for Youth Ministry Minor or Letter of Endorsement.
18 semester hours, including CHED 310, 322, 395; PSYC 236; SOCI 310; and one additional course in Christian education.
Requirements for Family Ministry Minor or Letter of Endorsement.
18 semester hours, including CHED 260, 310, 395; PSYC 236; SOCI 220; and one additional course in Christian education.
Requirements for Outreach Ministry Minor or Letter of Endorsement.
15 semester hours, including CHED 240, 310, 395; SOCI 210; and one additional course in Christian education.
Requirements for Pastoral Leadership Minor or Letter of Endorsement.
15 semester hours, including CHED 250, 270, 310, 395 and SOCI 220. |
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