DESCRIPTION
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More
and more, the concerned Christian is becoming aware of the need of higher learning in the
field of Christian Education so as to meet the needs of educated, but pagan, man.
For those among this category of the concerned who desire to become ministers, Christian
Education directors, missionaries, ministers of music, Christian day school teachers, or
desire to become involved in a related area, the B.R.E. degree program offers sound,
thorough preparation.
The Bachelor of Religious Education degree program's
objectives are (1) to cultivate a vision of the opportunity and need for service in the
area of Christian education; (2) to instill an appreciation for the Biblical foundations
of Christian education and for the Biblical imperative to maintain it; (3) to impart a
usable knowledge of the fundamentals and methods of the teaching-learning process; (4) to
insure that the student has an adequate understanding of the organization of the various
fields and agencies of Christian education; (5) to so teach the student that he will have
a comprehensive knowledge of the Bible and will come to a resolute, personal conviction,
and that he will stand for, defend, and preserve Biblical faith. |
DEGREE
REQUIREMENTS
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All
B.R.E. programs have a major in Bible, selected minors, and require 130 credit hours which
are taken over a four-year period.
1. 64 credit hours in Bible
2. 40 credit hours in General Education
3. 3 credit hours in Christian Education
4. Practical Christian Witness Extension - no credit
5. 24 credit hours in a Minor field of study (Theology, Biblical Languages,
Christian Education, Music, Practical Studies).
6. 5 credit hours - elective
7. A minimum of 130 hours is needed for this degree.
8. A special project is required for fulfillment of the B.R.E. degree and is to be
presented on the Day of Recitals at the end of each year, or a project otherwise assigned. |
TYPICAL YEARLY
COURSE SCHEDULE
|
FRESHMAN (First Semester) |
|
Credits |
| Bible, Old Testament |
4 |
| Bible, New Testament |
4 |
| English Composition |
3 |
| History of Civilization |
3 |
| Early Sacred Music |
2 |
| Jacobus Principle |
1 |
| Practical Christian Witness Extension |
0 |
| Physical Education |
0 |
Total |
17 |
FRESHMAN (Second Semester) |
|
Credits |
| Bible, Old Testament |
4 |
| Bible, New Testament |
4 |
| English Composition |
3 |
| History of Civilization |
3 |
| Confronting Contemporary Music |
2 |
| Jacobus Principle |
1 |
| Practical Christian Witness Extension |
0 |
| Physical Education |
0 |
Total |
17 |
SOPHOMORE (First Semester) |
|
Credits |
| Bible, Old Testament |
4 |
| Bible, New Testament |
4 |
| Masterpieces of Literature |
3 |
| Introduction to Christian Education |
3 |
| Public Speaking |
2 |
| Jacobus Principle |
1 |
| Practical Christian Witness Extension |
0 |
| Physical Education |
0 |
Total |
17 |
SOPHOMORE (Second Semester) |
|
Credits |
| Bible, Old Testament |
4 |
| Bible, New Testament |
4 |
| Masterpieces of Literature |
3 |
| Public Speaking |
2 |
| Minor |
2 |
| Jacobus Principle |
1 |
| Practical Christian Witness Extension |
0 |
| Physical Education |
0 |
Total |
16 |
JUNIOR (First Semester) |
|
Credits |
| Bible, Old Testament |
4 |
| Bible, New Testament |
4 |
| General Psychology or Philosophy |
3 |
| Minor |
5 |
| Jacobus Principle |
1 |
| Practical Christian Witness Extension |
0 |
Total |
17 |
JUNIOR (Second Semester) |
|
Credits |
| Bible, Old Testament |
4 |
| Bible, New Testament |
4 |
| General Psychology or Philosophy |
3 |
| Minor |
5 |
| Jacobus Principle |
1 |
| Practical Christian Witness Extension |
0 |
Total |
17 |
SENIOR (First Semester) |
|
Credits |
| Bible, Old Testament |
4 |
| Bible, New Testament |
4 |
| Minor |
7 |
| Jacobus Principle |
1 |
| Practical Christian Witness Extension |
0 |
Total |
16 |
SENIOR (Second Semester) |
|
Credits |
| Bible, Old Testament |
4 |
| Bible, New Testament |
4 |
| Minor |
6 |
| Elective |
1 |
| Jacobus Principle |
1 |
| Practical Christian Witness Extension |
0 |
Total |
16 |
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