Religion Degrees Online

Program Requirements
65 credits for the Associate of Arts degree

Biblical and Theological Studies: (37 Credits)
BIBL 150 Old Testament History Literature 3
BIBL 151 New Testament History and Literature 3
BIBL 152 Life of Christ 2
BIBL 153 Acts 2
BIBL Old Testament Bible Elective 3
BIBL New Testament Bible Elective 3
BIBL 253 Hermeneutics 3
HITH 151 Pentecostal Heritage 2
ITCS 101 Introduction to Missions 2
PMIN 150 Personal Evangelism 2
THEO 161 Introduction to Theology 2
THEO 162 Christianity and Culture 2
THEO 251 Systematic Theology I: Scripture, God, Creation 3
THEO 252 Systematic Theology II: Humanity, Sin, Christ, Salvation 3
THEO 254 Ethics 2

General Education: (28 Credits)
BUSI 158 Personal Finance 3
COMM 210 Fundamentals of Speech 3
ENGL 111 English Composition I 3
ENGL 112 English Composition II 3
HIST History Elective 3
MATH 111 College Math OR 3
MATH 200 College Algebra
PHED 110 Health Concepts 1
PMIN 101 Spiritual Formation 1
PSYC 101 Introduction to College 2
PSYC 210 General Psychology 3
SOCI 213 Marriage and Family 3

Bible and Theology (20 Credits)
Biblical Studies: 12-13 credits
BIBL 150 Old Testament History & Literature 3
BIBL 151 New Testament History & Literature 3
BIBL 154 Bible Study Methods 2
BIBL/THEO Bible/Theology Elective 2-3
HITH 151 Pentecostal Heritage 2

Theology: 8 credits
PHIL 162 Christianity and Culture 2
PHIL 151 Christian Thought I 2
PHIL 152 Christian Thought II 2
PHIL 254 Ethics 2

Courses
The religion department offers courses in biblical studies, the history of Christian thought, world religions (e.g. Judaism, Islam, and South and East Asian religions), and ethics and theology, as well as applied courses.

Biblical studies:
Old Testament history and religion
New Testament and early Christianity
The prophets
The writings
The Gospels and Jesus

History of Christian thought:
The Christian heritage
American religious thought
The reformation
Medieval christendom
The early church
Christian spirituality

World religions:
Asian religions
The Jewish experience
Islam

Ethics and theology:
Christian ethics
Christianity and culture
Modern Christian thought
World Christianity

Christian ministry emphasis:
Pre-ministerial seminar
Christian Worship
Doctrines and ministry

In addition, department faculty teach related courses in history (Mideastern civilization, biblical archaeology) and language (Hebrew, Greek).

In TWU’s religious studies department, students examine the Christian faith and all its dimensions. Students will investigate various theories and criticisms of the Bible, gaining a critical yet biblical worldview. Professors foster an environment in which students can explore how truth, love and justice intersect. TWU’s major in religious studies provides broad exposure to three areas of study: biblical studies, Christianity and culture, and intercultural religious studies. Students can also take a degree program in each of these three areas through the religious studies department.

Sample Courses:
RELS 263/264: History of Christianity
RELS 360: Christian Apologetics
RELS 387: Christian Theology in Ecumenical Dialogue
RELS 465: Influential Thinkers in the Western Christian Tradition
RELS 475: Christianity and Culture

The Christianity and culture program provides a strong interdisciplinary understanding of the major issues and movements in Christian history. From the Church Fathers to contemporary Christianity, courses in this major explore the various ways that Christians have viewed themselves and their relationship to society at large. Students will also explore the influence of culture upon Christianity. Core requirements include Biblical studies classes, and students may choose electives from philosophy, English or history to complete their major. Along with studies in evangelical theology, students can benefit from courses offered at Redeemer Pacific College, a Roman Catholic college affiliated with TWU, located next to the main campus. A Christianity and culture degree is excellent preparation for graduate studies in theology.
Christianity and Culture faculty include experts in: Karl Barth, New Testament Canon, Contemporary Christianity
Graduates can continue their studies at TWU’s Graduate School of Theological Studies (ACTS)
The Geneva Society for Reformational Worldview Studies partners with TWU