Christian Studies, BA

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This program is designed as a professional degree which incorporates exposure to the liberal arts through general education requirements through Common and Supportive Core classes. The degree is available for students in the Online Bachelor’s Program and the Prison Divinity Program.

Every course in the Area of Concentration (below) must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Prospective students in Oklahoma must be at least 23 years of age to enroll in this degree program. A request for a waiver of the age requirement should be submitted in writing to the Associate Dean of Online, Nontraditional, and Graduate Education. The age requirement does not apply to out-of-state students.

Common Core - Credits: 35

No D’s will be accepted in the area of concentration and the supportive courses or in courses comprising majors and minors.

Biblical Literacy

BIBL 1013 - Introduction to Christian Scripture Credits: 3
BIBL 1023 - Christian Theology and Ethics Credits: 3

Composition and Literature

ENGL 1153 - English Composition: Exposition and Argument Credits: 3
ENGL 1163 - English: Composition and Classical Literature Credits: 3

Scientific Literacy and Mathematics

Laboratory Science Course - Credits: 4

MATH 1033 - Contemporary Mathematics Credits: 3

Supportive Core - Credits: 18

COMS 1093 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: 3
REL 3423 - World Religions Credits: 3

Social Sciences - Select Two Courses

ANTH - Anthropology course Credits: 3
CRJU - Criminal Justice course Credits: 3
FMLY - Family Science course Credits: 3
POLI - Political Science course Credits: 3
PSYC - Psychology course Credits: 3
SOCI - Sociology course Credits: 3

Language and Culture - Select One Pair

World Language Course (any language)† Credits: 3
World Language Course (same language) Credits: 3

World Language Course (2000 or above) Credits: 3
Cultural Engagement Course‡ Credits: 3

† Any modern, ancient, indigenous, or signed language may be applied; see OBU Academic Catalog for course offerings in World Languages and Biblical Languages.
‡ May be fulfilled by any ANTH course, ART 3193, ENGL 3743, ENGL 3753, MGMT 4853, MKTG 3663, REL 3423, or SOCI 3303; see OBU Academic Catalog for offerings.

Christian Studies Major - Credits: 42

BIBL 2123 - Biblical Hermeneutics Credits: 3
CCCM 1103 - Vocation and Calling Credits: 3
CCCM 3503 - Christian Leadership Credits: 3
HTHE 2613 - History and Doctrine I Credits: 3
HTHE 3623 - History and Doctrine II Credits: 3
HTHE 3633 - Theological Method Credits: 3

Select One Course

CCCM 2183 - Introduction to Evangelism Credits: 3
CCCM 3153 - Supervised Field Experience Credits: 3

Bible, Theology and Philosophy Courses

HTHE 3673 - Moral Theology Credits: 3

Select Twelve Hours

Any HTHE Course - Credits: 3-12
Any BIBL Course - Credits: 3-12
Any PHIL Course - Credits: 3-12

Ministry Courses

Any CCCM Courses - Credits: 6

Electives - Credits: 25

Courses selected on the basis of student interest in consultation with faculty advisor