Religious Thought
Required Course Listing
Total Program Hours: 18
Apologetics
A study of the reasoned responses of Christians to objections to the faith both past and present, with a view to developing the student’s ability to demonstrate the reasonableness of the Christian faith and worldview. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Hermeneutics
A study of traditional and emerging approaches in biblical interpretation. Students will experiment with exegetical and interpretive methods to improve their ability to discern meaning from Scripture. Offered every fall. (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, and 60 hours.)
Introduction to Philosophy
Study of basic issues and intellectual activities considered by philosophers through the ages. Particular attention is given to the Christian viewpoint on various schools of thought. (Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing.)
Major World Religions
A descriptive analysis of the primary features of the major world religions. Special emphasis will be given to their comparison and encounter with Christianity and their significance for Christianity.
Masterpieces of Christian Thought
This course is a delineation of the Christian worldview through readings in classic Christian literature from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Theology Elective
Apologetics
A study of the reasoned responses of Christians to objections to the faith both past and present, with a view to developing the student’s ability to demonstrate the reasonableness of the Christian faith and worldview. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Hermeneutics
A study of traditional and emerging approaches in biblical interpretation. Students will experiment with exegetical and interpretive methods to improve their ability to discern meaning from Scripture. Offered every fall. (Prerequisites: BOT 110, BNT 110, and 60 hours.)
Introduction to Philosophy
Study of basic issues and intellectual activities considered by philosophers through the ages. Particular attention is given to the Christian viewpoint on various schools of thought. (Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing.)
Major World Religions
A descriptive analysis of the primary features of the major world religions. Special emphasis will be given to their comparison and encounter with Christianity and their significance for Christianity.
Masterpieces of Christian Thought
This course is a delineation of the Christian worldview through readings in classic Christian literature from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
Theology Elective
Additional Course Notes
Advanced Biblical Studies majors complete an approved minor or 18 hours of electives.
Well Prepared
“Thank you so much, Dr. Brickey! I was well prepared, both educationally and most importantly, spiritually. I will forever remember this experience. I pray I can continue to make Yancey School of Nursing proud as I practice my career.”
Nephtalie Fleur, Class of 2022
