Theological Studies, B.A.

Location(s): West Palm Beach Campus (Day)

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120 Credit Hours

The Theological Studies major at Palm Beach Atlantic University provides an in-depth study of the Christian theology. You will explore Scripture and other theological sources, major theologians and traditions, in order to learn how to theologically reason and develop your own theological voice. The major in theological studies is designed to help you ask and respond to important questions about how to think and live Christianly today. It is a gateway to graduate studies, or to vocations inside and outside of the church.

Program Learning Outcomes

Identify themes in major works of Christian theology.
Synthesize theologicall key doctrines, virtues, and practices of the Christian faith.
Utilize theology and cultural hermeneutics to interpret biblical texts and cultural contexts.
Integrate a perspective that is formed by the biblical metanarrative and by historical Christian faith, doctrine, and practice into academic inquiry in a major field of study.

Graduation Requirements

Conferral of a Baccalaureate degree in this program of study is determined by successful completion of the Baccalaureate Graduation Requirements outlined here .

NOTE: Students must earn 39 upper level (3000-4000) credit hours in order to graduate. A total of at least 21 of these upper level credit hours must be completed in the selected major.

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Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) Requirements - 43 Credit Hours

The Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) Global Studies requirement is fulfilled through another course in this major. Only 40 of the 43 credit hours of the Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) program will still be required for the completion of this program.

As part of the remaining 40 credit hours of Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) requirements, students must elect to complete MLS 4063 - Church in Society from the Social Science menu.

Theological Studies Major - 42 Credit Hours

School of Ministry Core Courses - 21 Credit Hours

MLS 2013 - Introduction to Christian Ministry
BIB 3233 - Interpreting the Old Testament
BIB 3243 - Interpreting the New Testament
ICS 3503 - World Religions (fulfills the Faith, Roots, and Reason (General Education) Global Studies Requirement)
MLS 2043 - Spiritual Formation
THL 3173 - History of Christianity
THL 4033 - Systematic Theology

Theological Studies Core - 15 Credit Hours

Theology Studies Electives - 6 Credit Hours

ICS 3073 - Cross-Cultural Studies Travel Experience
ICS 3143 - Intercultural Competence
ICS 4023 - Urban Justice Issues
THL 4013 - Topics in Theology (can be repeated up to three times with a different topic/theologian)
THL 6003 - Special Theologians
THL 6163 - Theological Topics (Movements, Documents, Eras) (can be repeated up to three times with a different topic/theologian)

Additional Required Credit Hours - 38 Credit Hours

These additional hours may be fulfilled by a minor, second major, general electives taken concurrently, previous coursework taken at PBA or through transfer credits.

Sample Degree Plan

Theological Studies Degree Plan

Note:

No more than one-third of a student’s required credits for a major or a minor in the School of Ministry may come from transfer or transient credits.

Students seeking early graduate admission (EGA) to PBA’s Master of Divinity or M.Div./MBA Degree must meet all the requirements for their School of Ministry major, in addition to completing the Faith, Roots, and Reason core for all majors. For students accepted for EGA, up to thirty-five (35) graduate hours can be applied toward the completion of the B.A. degree.