BACS - Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies
In a world of rapid and overwhelming change, Prairie's Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies offers you a broad foundation of biblical and liberal arts studies - an excellent setting in which to learn more about the world's cultures, histories, literature, and philosophies. Our BACS program is ideal if you would like to keep your vocational and ministry options open with plans to continue your studies through vocational college, seminary, or university.
Program Overview
Prairie's BACS program will equip you to:
- Clearly articulate the basic Christian doctrines and biblical themes.
- Develop a Christ-centered world view in which you can clearly discern that all truth is God's truth.
- Maximize your contribution within the Church and secular society.
- Exhibit foundational knowledge of major fields within the humanities and social sciences.
- Successfully conduct research into a particular field of interest under one-on-one consultation with a faculty member.
- Analyze issues and current events in liberal arts disciplines from a Christian perspective.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Clearly communicate the Christian message to people in a variety of social and cultural situations.
Expanded Opportunities
Your Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies degree offers a high degree of transferability and forms an excellent foundation from which to pursue professional studies and a career in law, education, journalism, social work, or service with missions and other para-church organizations. Graduate-level studies in Arts, Divinity or Christian studies are also popular options.
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| Bible & Theology Major |
30 credits |
| BI 101 Introduction to Old Testament |
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| BI 102 Introduction to New Testament |
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| BI 108 Introduction to Biblical Interpretation |
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| TH 100 Introduction to Christian Theology |
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| Two Bible electives |
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| Two Theology electives |
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| Two Bible or Theology electives (300 level or above) |
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| Arts & Sciences Core |
36 credits |
| EN 101 Introduction to Writing & Research |
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| Anthropology or Psychology or Sociology elective |
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| Computer Science or Mathematics elective |
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| Four Arts & Sciences electives (any level) |
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| Three Arts & Sciences electives (200 level or above) |
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| Arts & Sciences elective (300 level or above) |
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| Arts & Science 400 Integrative Seminar |
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| Church and Ministry Core |
15 credits |
| CMFX 100 God’s Mission for the Church |
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| CMFX 105 Spiritual Formation and the Church |
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| CMFX 200 The Worship of the Church |
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| CMFX 300 The Community and Function of the Church |
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| CMFX 400 Mobilizing the Church |
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| Electives |
15 credits |
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| History Minor |
24 credits |
| History elective (100 level) |
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| History elective (100 or 200 level) |
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| History elective (200 or 300 level) |
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| HI 320 Historiography |
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| History elective (300 level or above) |
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| HI 390 Directed Study |
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| HI 483 Topics in the History of Modern Christianity |
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| HI 491 History Research Paper |
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| Philosophy Minor |
24 credits |
| PH 110 Critical Thinking |
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| Philosophy elective (200 level) |
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| Philosophy elective (200 or 300 level) |
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| Philosophy elective (300 level) |
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| Philosophy elective (300 level or above) |
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| PH 390 Directed Study |
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| PH 480 Topics in Philosophy |
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| PH 491 Philosophy Research Paper |
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| Note: Arts & Sciences courses include anthropology (AN), Computer Science (CS), English (EN), history (HI), Mathematics (MA), philosophy (PH), physical education (PE), psychology (PS) and sociology (SO). |
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