School OF RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY

 

Purpose:

In keeping with the mission of the University, the purposes of the School of Religion and Philosophy are to provide education in religion and philosophy for all students; to provide theological education and training for students interested in ministry; and to provide services to persons, churches, and denominational entities.

Goals:

1. Students will demonstrate competency in the theological, historical, biblical, and practical areas of Christian studies.
2. Students will articulate clearly their personal faith in relation to historic Christian beliefs and practices.
3. Students will demonstrate skills in critical thinking, analysis, and expression.
4. Students will demonstrate an awareness of the historical Christian disciplines that produce a growing Christlike character.
5. Students will qualify for admission into seminaries or graduate programs.

 

The School of Religion and Philosophy, chaired by Dr. Paul Sadler, offers programs in Religion, Religious Education, Intercultural Missions, Composite Religion, pre-christian counseling, double majors in Religion and Religious Education, Christian Ministry, and Recreation and Camp Management. With these degree plans there are a number of specializations in theological and ministry studies.

There are minors in Christian Leadership, Religion, Religious Education, and Philosophy. 

The School of Religion and Philosophy offers three undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Christian Ministry.

The School of Religion and Philosophy offers two master's programs, the Masters of Arts and Masters of Christian Ministry. There are many religion classes offered through Virtual Campus, our online program.