BAT - Bachelor of Arts in Theology

A Four Year Program (129 Credits)
Program Coordinator: Michael Pahl

In our increasingly pluralistic world, the Church needs Christians who can think well and in a distinctively Christian way. If you are seeking to impact today’s diverse world for Christ, Prairie’s Bachelor of Arts in Theology program can provide you with the solid biblical foundation you will need by developing your skills and confidence for sound biblical interpretation.

This program is ideal for the student that is looking to go on to seminary to be a pastor, or to seminary or graduate school to get into an academic career in a theology-related area. It is also well suited for those who simply want "lots of Bible and theology" and would like to see that integrated into their Christian life and future vocation, whatever that may be (e.g. social work, journalism, politics, communications, the arts, etc.).

Program Overview
Prairie’s Bachelor of Arts in Theology program will:

• Provide a broad knowledge of the Bible and Christian theology, with a knowledge deep enough to form a good foundation for further graduate study if desired.

• Equip you with skills in interpreting the bible, formulating and evaluating theological ideas, and communicating these effectively.

• Build life values which are biblically and theologically informed, which are can be expressed and applied in a variety of specific settings.

• In general: provide a biblical, Christ-centered world view; a broad knowledge base from which to engage diverse ideas; the ability to understand and sort out diverse, strongly held perspectives; and the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas.

Expanded Opportunities

Prairie’s Bachelor of Arts in Theology degree training will prepare you for graduate education in biblical studies, theology, or pastoral ministry, or lay the foundation for one of several avenues of ministry in pastoral, para-church, or cross-cultural work. Many students choose to pursue additional studies at the graduate level.

Program Requirements (3 credits each unless otherwise noted)
   
Bible & Theology Major 30 credits
BI 101 Introduction to Old Testament  
BI 102 Introduction to New Testament   
BI 108 Introduction to Biblical Interpretation  
TH 100 Introduction to Christian Theology  
Two Bible electives  
Two Theology electives  
Two Bible or Theology electives (300 level or above)  
   
Arts & Sciences Core 36 credits
EN 101 Introduction to Writing & Research  
Anthropology or Psychology or Sociology elective  
Computer Science or Mathematics elective  
Four Arts & Sciences electives (any level)  
Three Arts & Sciences electives (200 level or above)  
Arts & Sciences elective (300 level or above)  
Arts & Science 400 Integrative Seminar  
   
Church & Ministry Core 15 credits
CMFX 100 God’s Mission for the Church  
CMFX 105 Spiritual Formation and the Church  
CMFX 200 The Worship of the Church  
CMFX 300 The Community and Function of the Church  
CMFX 400 Mobilizing the Church  
   
Electives 6 credits
Two electives  
   
Major 42 credits
New Testament elective  
Old Testament elective  
Two Bible or Biblical Languages or Theology electives  
Two Theology electives  
Four Bible or Theology electives  
Two Bible or Theology electives (400 level)  
BI/BL/TH 390 Directed Study  
BI/BL/TH 491 Research Paper  
   

Notes:

  • Students preparing for seminary are strongly recommended to take Biblical Greek (BL 210 & BL 211)
  • Arts & Sciences courses include anthropology (AN), English (EN), history (HI), Mathematics (MA), philosophy (PH), physical education (PE), psychology (PS) and sociology (SO).

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