Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies focuses on biblical and theological studies in the Christian tradition, with some attention given to other traditions as well. Tyndale is strong in the area of biblical studies and offers students the opportunity to study two years of both biblical languages. The major in religious studies is excellent preparation for seminary studies as well as being a good major for any career in which a liberal arts background is considered desirable. Religious Studies majors planning on pursuing a ministry career may choose to do a ministry focus. This requires students to complete all the requirements for the Religious Studies major plus complete five courses in one of three areas of ministry.

Degree Requirements

Core Requirements

• [ENGL 1013], [ENGL 1023] Survey of English Literature I, II  
• [HIST 1013], [HIST 1023] History of Western Civilization I, II   
• [INDS 4753] Christianity and Culture
• [PHIL 1013], [PHIL 1023] History of Philosophy I, II
   

Breadth Requirements

• Fine Arts Elective (3 credit hours)
• Language (GREE or HEBR only) (6 credit hours)
• Natural Sciences Elective (3 credit hours)
• Social Sciences Electives (6 credit hours)
   

Major Requirements

• [RLGS 1013] Old Testament Scriptures    
• [RLGS 1023] New Testament Scripture    
• [RLGS 2013] Hermeneutics    
• [RLGS 3603] Introduction to Christian Theology 
• RLGS Electives (3000- or 4000-level) (12 credit hours)
• RLGS Elective (4000-level) (3 credit hours)
• RLGS Electives (any level) (9 credit hours)
   

Pastoral Ministry Requirements

• [CHRI 2413] Christian Worship
• [CHRI 2423] Pastoral Care and Procedures
• [CHRI 3433] Preaching
• [CHRI 3453] Seminar in Pastoral Studies
• [CHRI 3493] Internship in Pastoral Ministry
   

Electives (30 credit hours)