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PROGRAMS

FACULTY

THE MISSION

The heart of the School of Theology is to produce world changers. Jesus first issued the call for "world changers" to his own disciples: "The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields" (Matt. 9:37-39, NLT). The need for workers in the harvest has never been greater. Students enter the School of Theology responding to God's claim on their lives for the varied work of ministry in and through the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Who are world changers? The School of Theology identifies world changers as persons who are . . .

1. Passionately evangelical: whose message is the good news of the love of God in Christ Jesus;
2. Rooted in the Biblical story: who know the power of the word of God in a person's life;
3. Church-connected: who know that Jesus created the church to be his hands and feet in the world;
4. Servant leaders: who know that the greatest power in the world is to serve others in the name of Christ;
5. Spiritual entrepreneurs: who discover people's spiritual needs and find creative ways to meet them; and
6. Partners in an enduring fellowship: who forge brotherhoods and sisterhoods for friendship and partnership in the gospel.

The School of Theology has built this mission on three foundations: first, we are committed to the kingdom of God: as baptized believers our first allegiance is to God's rule that is coming yet already present among us; second, we are committed to Christian higher education: as lifelong learners we are committed to loving God in the academy with our whole heart, mind, soul, and strength; and, third, we are committed to a "divine conspiracy": as apprentices of Jesus, forgiven by the finished work of Jesus on the cross, we have received the Holy Spirit of promise, the promise of transformation from the inside out.

Upon these foundations we and our students attept to learn and livve deeply into six core values, or disciplines, in order to more fully become world changers...

THE TOOLS

The tools to prepare world changers for Christ consist of a comprehensive program of Christian studies (missions and evangelism, Biblical studies, pastoral ministries and counseling, theology, church history, philosophy, educational ministries, and sports ministry) within a context of a fellowship of learners (professors and students) and with the matrix of the academy and the church (or parachurch ministry). We take seriously our church-connectedness.The work of the School of Theology is carried out as an integral part of the mission and core values of Campbellsville University.

Students may choose from the following programs of study:
• Biblical Studies (area, major, minor): teaching/preaching/researching
• Educational Ministries (area, major, minor): faith nurturing, equipping, teaching/mentoring
• Pastoral Ministries (area, major, minor): leading/advising/equipping/care and counseling
• Sports Ministry (major, minor): relationship building/leading/witnessing
• Worship Arts (area): leading/worshiping/teaching

School of Theology degrees are designed to graduate able Christian ministers whose training also prepares them for further educational growth in graduate professional or graduate academic theological education. 

ACADEMIC MATTERS

The primary academic work of the School of Theology is to maintain educational programs leading to a Certificate in Christian Ministry, an A.S. degree in Christian Studies, a B.A. or B.S. degree in the area, major, and minor emphases listed below, and a M.Th. degree (see separate School of Theology information in Graduate bulletin-catalog). Additionally, the School of Theology contributes four courses to the core undergraduate curriculum of the University including two general survey introductory courses in Biblical studies, a course in Religion in Life, and an introduction to Philosophy.

LANGUAGE OPTION for the BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE

A student wishing to earn the Bachelor of Arts degree with any School of Theology area or major must complete the 12-hour Theology Language requirement shown here. It consists of six hours in two languages. At least six hours (two semesters) must be in one of the Biblical languages (Hebrew or Greek) with the remaining six hours (two semesters) in the other Biblical language or six hours in a single modern language.

Additionally, language courses transferred from other institutions may require approval before meeting the language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT for the BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE (12 )

Select any two languages listed here:
Hebrew (6) 
    HEB 221 - Beginning Hebrew I (3) 
    HEB 222 - Beginning Hebrew II (3)

Greek (6) 
    GRK 221 - Beginning Greek I (3) 
    GRK 222 - Beginning Greek II (3)

Modern Language (6)
Languages currently offered are French, German, Spanish, and Russian.

GENERAL EDUCATION PREREQUISITES

Hours Required: 6
These courses are recommended because they meet requirements for General Education and are prerequisites for required and elective courses in Theology areas, majors, and minors.
CHS 111- Introduction to New Testament (3)
CHS 121- Introduction to Old Testament (3) 

Additional General Education Requirements for the Worship Arts Area

Hour Required: 7

ART 100 - Understanding Art (2)
MUS 125 - Understanding Music (2)
TH 131 - Introduction to Theater (3)

CHRISTIAN STUDIES/THEOLOGY CORE REQUIREMENTS

Hours Required: 18

While each program of study has its own focus, each student will build a foundation of Biblical, theological, historical, pastoral, educational, and practical aspects for Christian ministry. Students pursing a theology area, major, or minor should take the General Education Prerequisites (above).
CHS 211 - Art of Reading the Bible (3)
CHS 230 - Spiritual Formation (3)
CHS 365 - Christian Studies Internship (3)
CHS 432 - Christian Theology (3)
CHS 471 - Church History (3)
CHS ___ - Upper Level Old or New Testament Course (3)