Christian Studies
The Christian Studies major at the University of the Southwest (USW) is designed for individuals preparing for Christian leadership, whether through service to the church or mission field in vocational ministry or as a volunteer engaging in Christian service.
Students who complete the Bachelors of Arts and Sciences in Christian Studies from USW will have a thorough understanding of the historical, literary, and theological dimensions of the Old and New Testaments. They will also be able to articulate the rich theological doctrines of church history and engage in robust theological research. Very importantly, our students will graduate with first-hand experience in Christian ministry while also developing into leaders who will make a meaningful difference in the world around them.
Graduates of this program go on to:
- Become pastors or other ministers in the local church
- Become domestic or international missionaries
- Become influential volunteers in their churches and/or communities
- Pursue graduate study in Christian studies
Faculty
Degree Overview
The Bachelors of Arts and Sciences in Christian Studies includes the University core curriculum in addition to 42 hours of academic instruction in the field of Christian Studies.
The Faculty for Christian Studies are committed to the Christ-centered mission of the University. While all members of the Christian Studies faculty are excellent scholars in their own right, they have first-hand experience in serving the local church and mission field. As such, students will not only learn from professors who have studied Christian theory but from servants of Christ who are engaging in Christian ministry currently.
As an inter-denominational school, the Christian Studies program welcomes students of all Christian denominations.
Degree Plan
To see a copy of the Christian Studies degree plan, click here.
The Christian Studies major has the following required classes for the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree:
|
Course Title |
Course Number |
Credit Hours |
|
Course Title |
Course Number |
Credit Hours |
|
Spiritual Formations |
REL 2213 |
3 |
|
Practical Ministry |
3413 |
3 |
|
Faith and Christian Ethics |
REL 2403 |
3 |
|
Biblical Counseling |
REL 4213 |
3 |
|
Hermeneutics |
REL 2503 |
3 |
|
Evangelism and Discipleship |
REL 4233 |
3 |
|
Survey of Christian Theology |
REL 3113 |
3 |
|
Advanced Biblical Research |
REL 4313 |
3 |
|
History of Christianity to 1517 |
REL 3143 |
3 |
|
History of Christianity from 1517 |
REL 3333 |
3 |
|
Communicating the Gospel |
REL 3313 |
3 |
|
Topics in Theological Study |
REL 4723 |
3 |
|
Historical/Theological Methods |
REL 4503
|
3 |
|
Practicum |
REL 4813 |
3 |
For more information about the Christian Studies program, contact Dr. Kevin Waldrop, Program Coordinator, at kwaldrop@usw.edu