Religion Degrees Online

Minor Program in Theology (24 semester hours)

Required Courses:THEO 101 Introduction to Theology 3
THEO 210 Introduction to New Testament 3
THEO 220 Church: Yesterday and Today 3
THEO 230 Christian Morality 3
THEO 260 Worship and Christian Life 3

Required/Specified Support Courses:PHIL 312 Philosophy of Religion 3
HIST 111 World Civilization to 1500 3
HIST 112 World Civilization since 1500 3

Minor Program in Philosophy (18 semester hours)
Students may select philosophy as a minor program. Many of the course offerings in philosophy are interdisciplinary in character, and students are encouraged to relate philosophical knowledge and skills to the area of their undergraduate major. Indeed, the minor program in philosophy is especially suited to students who bring a considerable degree of intellectual initiative and independence to their work.

Required courses:PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophical Thinking 3
PHIL 202 Philosophy of the Human Person 3
PHIL 312 Philosophy of Religion 3
Electives in Philosophy 9

M.U.R.P. Degree Requirements
The M.U.R.P., which is offered under coursework only and Plan A, requires 48 credits including core courses (26 credits), specialization electives (9 credits), and 10 credits of electives. Each student completes an internship in a public or private planning agency usually during the summer after the first year of the program. All students also take a capstone workshop (3 credits) that constitutes a final professional-level project. Students in the Coursework Only option complete a professional paper. Students selecting the Plan A option register for 10 thesis credits and complete a thesis. Specializations for the degree include housing and community development; regional, economic, and workforce development; transportation planning; land use/urban design planning; and environmental planning. Students may pursue a minor.

Language Requirements—None.

Final Exam—The final exam is oral for Plan A. The client presentation in the capstone workshop fulfills the requirement for the final exam for Coursework Only.

Minor Requirements for Students Majoring in Other Fields—A minor is constructed in consultation with the student’s minor adviser.

Requirements for the Religion Major:
REL-200 Old Testament Life and Literature
REL-210 New Testament Life and Literature
REL-250 History of Christianity I: 30-1500
REL-260 History of Christianity II: 1500-present
REL-300 World Religions
REL-310 Christian Ethics
REL-340 Philosophy of Religion
Religion electives: Six hours

Requirements for the Religion Minor: 18 credit hours. Two courses from REL-200, 210, 230, 250, and
260; two courses from 300, 310, 320, 330, 340, 350, 390 and 410, and six additional credit hours of religion electives.

The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies is perfectly tailored for men and women who want to grow in their knowledge of God’s Word, but cannot take traditional semester-oriented college courses. Offered as part of the popular Summer Institute Program, Master of Arts in Biblical Studies offers core classes on campus during 3 weeks in July, as well as electives via independent study. The mission of the program is to provide you with the breadth of biblical training required for effective service to Christ and His Church. It empowers you to go deeper in your ability to comprehend, apply, practice, and proclaim the Word of God.

You will have the opportunity to study abroad in Israel through our Israel Bible Extension program, and in Greece and Turkey through our New Testament Extension program. You will hear from faculty who have led missions teams, taught and led study tours of Israel, planted churches, and presented papers at regional and national meetings. They have served as pastors, professors, authors, research scholars, editors, seminary presidents, and theologians; have been the recipients of the Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award; and have been recognized in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.

If you have a hunger for the Word of God and would like graduate and professional level study of the Scriptures, then you may want to consider this new opportunity at The Master’s College. The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies in the Summer Institute Program (SIP) commenced this summer—the first, second, and third weeks of July.

This is a 30-credit non-degree program designed for persons with a serious interest in theological studies but who, for reasons of employment or other time limitations, are unable to follow a complete degree program. Pre-requisites are a B.A. degree.

Study for the diploma may be extended over a 4-year period. The work may also be concentrated into 2 full-time semesters, done either during the same academic year or during two successive academic years.

1. The student must complete 8 courses as follows:
Three courses chosen from the following five fields of study: Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, Systematic Theology, Practical Theology.
Four courses in the field of concentration of the student’s own choice, including the basic courses in that field.
One elective course (or two electives if the basic course of the field of concentration has already been taken under (a).

2. The candidate will also have to write a research paper (6 credits) (20–25 pages) in his or her field of concentration under the supervision of an advisor.

a. Prerequisites

1. B.A./B.S. degree or the B.Th./B.Th.C.E. from N.E.S.T. or equivalent.

2. English language proficiency must be demonstrated upon request (500 score in E.E.E. or in T.O.E.F.L.).

b. Required Courses Credits
Old Testament
BI 211 Biblical Hebrew (I) 3
BI 212 Biblical Hebrew (II) 3
BI 251 Introduction to O.T. (I) 3
BI 252 Introduction to O.T. (II) 3
BI 301-309 (One O.T. Exegesis course) 3
BI 351 O.T. Theology 3

New Testament
BI 215 Biblical Greek (I) 3
BI 216 Biblical Greek (II) 3
BI 255 Introduction to N.T. 3
BI 256 The Synoptic Gospels 3
BI 311-319 (One N.T. Exegesis course) 3
BI 352 N.T. Theology 3

Church History
HI 251 Introduction to Church History (I) 3
HI 252 Introduction to Church History (II) 3
HI 351-354 or 361 (One Eastern Church History) 3
HI 381-382 (One Ecumenics course) 3

Systematic Theology
ST 251 Introduction to Systematic Theology (I) 3
ST 252 Introduction to Systematic Theology (II) 3
ST 301-305 One major Doctrine 3
ET 255 Christian Ethics or
ET 315 Social Issues in Theol. Perspective 3

Practical Theology
PR 218-220 Field Education 3
PR 252 Worship & Liturgy 3
PR 255 Introduction to Preaching 3
PR 318 Pastor & Parish 3
PR 325 Teaching Ministry of the Church 3
PR 362 Pastoral Care & Counseling 3

Islamics & History of Religions
IS 251 The Rise & Development of Islam 3
IS 306 Christian – Muslim Relations 3

c. Electives 9
(Students may opt to write a 3-credit senior paper [25–30 pages] or a 6-credits senior thesis [50–60 pages] in their last year of study instead of taking all their Electives as courses.)

d. Practicums (one hour per week, non-credit course)
P1 Study and Research Skills
P2 Speech and Homiletics
Elective
Elective

TOTAL 90

RELIGION & PHILOSOPHY Minor Hours
REL 1030 - Introduction to Religion 3
PHIL 2050 - Principles of Philosophy 3
PHIL 3575 - Philosophy of Religion 3
Electives from Department 9
View Course Descriptions » Total: 18

Minor in Religion & Theology
The Minor in Theology offers a bi-vocational ministerial option to non-majors interested in supplementing their primary discipline with significant course work in theology and religion. The minor is especially designed for students not pursuing professional ministry but who recognize that God calls believing people of all vocations to spiritual service. The Minor in Theology also fulfills the discipline of theology requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with the addition of three hours of religion/theology electives. Students taking the Minor in Theology will meet the General Education requirements for religion and theology through their course work. Students not having passed two years of high-school Bible must include RG 101, except transfer students who have completed six hours of college Bible.

Outline of Degree Requirements General Studies HOURS
COL 181 Adult Student Orientation 0-1
ENGL 101 Written Communication 3
Speech 3
Literature/Art/Music/Drama 3
Philosophy 2-3
Psychology or Sociology 3
THEO 110 Exploring the Christian Faith 3
History 3
Mathematics or Science (Lab Optional) 3-4
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Major
BIBL 201 Biblical Interpretation 3
BIBL 211 Old Testament I 3
BIBL 221 New Testament I 3
MIN 210 The Christian World Mission 3
MIN 310 Evangelism & Discipleship (3)
Electives in Ministry or Youth Ministry 6
BIBL 320 Biblical Theology or Elective in Bible 3
THEO 310 Systematic Theology I (3)
27
Electives needed to complete the degree 9-12

Every student who graduates from Barclay College does so with a degree in Bible. Most students also earn a professional degree from Barclay. For those students desiring a Biblical education and a professional degree that Barclay does not offer, the college offers the Bible As Second Degree program. In this program, students earn a B.S. from Barclay in conjunction with a B.A. or B.S. from another college.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING A BIBLE AS SECOND DEGREE ARRANGEMENT:
The second institution must be accredited.
The agreement with the other institution must be arranged in advance.
Students interested in this program must apply through the Registrar�s Office.
Proof of completion of the major at the second institution must be made to Barclay via transcript from the second institution in a timely fashion to allow participation in commencement.
Graduates pay the graduation fee at Barclay College.I. Division of Bible and Ministry [40 hours]

Part I. Bible Concentration: 17 hours
BI 205 Bible Study Methods 3 hours
NT 102 New Testament Survey 3 hours
OT 101 Old Testament Survey 3 hours
TH 302 Doctrine of Holiness 2 hours
TH 308 Teachings of Friends (for members of the Friends Church;

other students may choose a NT or OT elective) 3 hours
3 hours chosen from: 3 hours
NT 241 Synoptic Gospels (3 hours)
NT 362 Acts (3 hours)
NT 356 Writings of John (3 hours)

Part II. Foundations for Ministry: 10 hours
CM 104 Personal Evangelism Seminar 1 hour
CM 107 Survey of Church Ministry 3 hours
MI 2083 Intercultural Ministry 3 hours
SL 101 Spiritual Formation I 3 hours

Additional Bible/Theology: 13 hours
BI 206 Hermeneutics 3 hours
TH 304 Apologetics 2 hours
TH 304 Basic Beliefs 2 hours
6 hours chosen from NT, OT, or TH electives 6 hours
II. Division of General Studies [minimum of 44 hours]

Communications: 12 hours
IT 101/02 Introduction to Computer Applications 3 hours
EN 101 College Writing 3 hours
EN 102 Research and Writing 3 hours
SP 201 Fundamentals of Speech 3 hours

Humanities: 6 hours
PH 205 Introduction to Philosophy 3 hours
3 hours chosen from literature (LI) courses 3 hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 7 hours
Personal Effectiveness 1 hour
PY 103 General Psychology 3 hours
3 hours chosen from: 3 hours
SS 201 Western Civilization I (3 hours)
SS 213 American History I (3 hours)
SO 211 Introduction to Sociology (3 hours)

Science and Mathematics: 7 hours
3 hours chosen from: 3 hours
MA 102 Mathematical Concepts (3 hours)
MA 105 College Algebra (3 hours)
4 hours chosen from: 4 hours
NS 105 Biology with Lab (4 hours)
PS 106 Physical Science with Lab (4 hours)

Additional General Studies Requirements: 9 hours
PY 202 Individual and Family 3 hours
3 hours chosen from literature (LI) courses 3 hours
3 hours chosen from: 3 hours
MI 223 Cultural Anthropology (3 hours)
PY 322 Social Psychology (3 hours)
SS 202 Western Civilization II (3 hours)
SS 214 American History II (3 hours)

General Studies Electives: 3 hours
3 hours chosen from General Studies curriculum (may include PE and MU classes or others not specifically listed here) 3 hours

III. Division of Arts and Sciences [minimum of 34 hours]
The hours required by the second institution to meet its requirements for a major 34 hours

IV. Free Electives [10 hours]
10 hours of additional mandatory or elective courses taken as needed either at Barclay College or at the second institution to make the balance of 128 total. 10 hours
Total: 128 hours