Minors

The minor in Bible and Religion is designed for persons of any major who seek the enrichment of biblical, theological, religious, and philosophical studies in the integration of their profession with faith. Students will take 18 SH from courses listed under the Bible and religion department (not to include Anabaptist Biblical Perspectives (ABP) courses). At least 12 semester hours of the courses for this minor must be 300-or 400-level courses.

The minor in Religious and intercultural studies consists of 18 SH which will complement other Bible and religion majors or students interested in intercultural ministry in fields such as business, education, nursing, peacebuilding and development, or social work. It offers two tracks: Religion, which focuses on deepening understanding of religion and how Christian witness is carried out in a variety of religious settings, and Theology, which strengthens understanding of the biblical and theological foundations for Christian witness. Both tracks emphasize Anabaptist understandings of peace as central to intercultural ministry.

Religion Track (18 SH)

CHST 312 Missiology … 3
REL 223 World Religions … 3
REL 334 Cultural Anthropology: Christianity and Social Change … 3

Choose one of the following courses:
CHST 462 Mission Practicum … 3
PXD 311 Mediation and Conflict Transformation … 3
*REL 201 Introduction to Religious Studies … 3

Choose two of the following courses:
PSYC 221 Social Psychology … 3
PXD 375 Globalization and Justice … 3
PXD 385 History and Philosophy of Nonviolence … 3
*REL 312 Topics in Religion … 3
*REL 412 Sociology of Religion … 3
*REL 423 Judaism, Christianity, Islam: Comparative Monotheisms … 3
REL 323 Contemporary Culture … 3
THEO 323 Biblical Theology of Peace and Justice … 3

Theology Track (18 SH)

CHST 312 Missiology … 3
PXD 375 Globalization and Justice … 3
THEO 323 Biblical Theology of Peace and Justice … 3

Choose one of the following courses:
CHST 462 Mission Practicum … 3
PXD 385 History and Philosophy of Nonviolence … 3
THEO 201 Introduction to Theology … 3

Choose two of the following courses:
*BIST 223 or 323 New Testament Studies … 3
*BIST 312 Old Testament Studies … 3
*PHIL 341 Politics: Conceptions of Common Good … 3
*PHIL412 Philosophy of Religion … 3
PXD 485 Theories of International Development … 3
REL 223 World Religions … 3
*REL 423 Judaism, Christianity, Islam: Comparative Monotheisms … 3
*THEO 312 Topics in Theology … 3
*THEO 412 Contemporary Theology … 3

The philosophy minor is of interest to students who wish to pursue disciplined reflection about any subject area or career interest. It provides opportunities for critical thinking and building a solid intellectual foundation for faith and life. This minor offers a valuable credential for students interested in pursuing law or any other post-graduate degree.

Required courses (18 SH):
PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy … 3
Choose one of the following courses:
*PHIL 312 Ancient Philosophy … 3
*PHIL 352 Modern Philosophy … 3
*PHIL 363 Contemporary Philosophy … 3
Choose three of the following courses:
*PHIL 212 Ways of Knowing … 3
*PHIL 223 Logic and Critical Thinking … 3
*PHIL 323 Philosophy of Science … 3
*PHIL 334 Ethics: Conceptions of Personal Good … 3
*PHIL 341 Politics: Conceptions of Common Good … 3
*PHIL 412 Philosophy of Religion … 3
*PHIL 434 Topics in Contemporary Philosophy … 3
*THEO 423 Philosophical Theology … 3

The minor in youth ministry is designed for persons who choose a major outside the Bible and religion department but who anticipate working with youth-related ministries in congregations or church agencies.

Required courses (18 SH):
CHST 212 Introduction to Youth Ministry … 3
*CHST 223 Spiritual Formation … 3
*CHST 334 Youth Ministry in the Congregation … 3
*CHST 412 Church Leadership … 3
CHST 473 Youth Ministry Practicum … 3
PSYC 391 Introduction to Counseling OR
*PXD 321 Group Dynamics and Facilitation … 3

This program allows the student to combine the core requirements from the EMU Core with a 30 SH concentration in biblical and church studies. Students complete elective credits as needed to reach the total of 64 SH required for the A.A. degree. In addition to the EMU Core requirements, the following courses are required:

*BIST 212 History of the Bible … 3
*BIST 223 New Testament Studies: Gospels OR
*BIST 323 New Testament Studies: Paul … 3
*BIST 341 Old Testament Studies OR
CHST 341 Church History … 3
PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy OR
*PHIL 412 Philosophy of Religion … 3
REL 223 World Religions … 3
*THEO 312 Topics in Christian Theology … 3
BIST, CHST, PHIL, PXD, REL, THEO electives … 12

*Indicates courses offered in alternate years.

Bible & Religion department 2010-11 undergraduate catalog (pdf)