Goals:
Students majoring in Theology with emphasis in Youth Ministry will acquire basic knowledge of the distinctive disciplines and established findings of Biblical Studies, Christian Thought, Church History, and Philosophy, along with the ability to integrate thought across these disciplines.  Students will gain the ability to think critically about biblical, historical, and theological ideas, communicating them coherently and applying them responsibly.  In addition, students will be prepared for seminary study, and will be trained sufficiently in the theology and goals of Christian youth ministry to serve effectively in a staff position in a local church or parachurch agency.

Vocational Applications:
The Theology & Philosophy major can be a foundation for graduate and professional training leading to careers in pastoral and youth ministry, Christian education, missionary service, campus ministry, institutional chaplaincy, para-church ministry and teaching.

Requirements: In addition to meeting the regular degree requirements of the University (which include THE 140 & 240), the student must take at least 30 semester hours of study that include the following courses. An overall GPA of 2.5 within the courses for the major is required for graduation. 
      THE 303 History of Christianity 
      THE 313 Religions of the World 
      THE 317 Jesus & the Gospels 
      or THE 318 Letters of Paul 
      or THE 319 Hebrews to Revelation 
      THE 351 Old Testament Elective 
      THE 490 Senior Seminar 
      PHI 207 Introduction to Philosophy 
      PHI 341 Ethics
      or PHI 350 Philosophy of Religion
      Nine elective semester hours from Theology or Philosophy courses or History 304.
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