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 has strength in 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)
   

Youth Ministry Requirements

• [CHRI 1313] Foundations of Youth Ministry
• [CHRI 2313] The Practice of Youth Ministry
• [CHRI 3313] Canadian Youth Culture
• [CHRI 3393] Internship in Youth Ministry
• CHRI Elective (YMIN 3000-level elective or [CHRI 3433] Preaching) (3 credit hours)
   

Electives (18 credit hours)