The Department of Theology encompasses the
disciplines of biblical, theological, and
historical studies, as well as philosophy and
biblical languages. It offers a major in BIBLE
AND THEOLOGY. Students may choose one of two
tracks in this major: the first is a
Pre-Graduate Studies Emphasis in which further
training at the graduate level or seminary is
anticipated; the second is a Pastoral Studies
Emphasis in which some skills requisite for a
pastoral ministry are offered.
The Department of Theology also serves the
university as a whole by providing an 18-hour
minor to all university graduates. This is
described as the Religion Core. The goal of this
core is to enable all graduates to be conversant
in the Christian faith and to begin integrating
the faith in all aspects of their lives and
vocations.