Overview

The BRE Modular Program is a non-traditional program specifically designed for adults who want to complete a Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE) degree but who are unable to attend traditional semester education programs and have little or no transfer credit from previous post-secondary education.

The program provides for the completion of all requirements for a BRE degree with a focus in General Ministries and is designed to serve adults interested in studying the Bible, doctrine and ministry with the intent of becoming more effective Christians in ministry and in the workplace.

Full-time undergraduate education is made possible for adults because of its unique design. Each course consists of one four-hour evening class per week for five weeks supplemented by 14-18 hours of guided independent study per week. This format gives essentially the same time involvement as a traditional schedule.

Program participants enter a cohort learning community of 15 - 25 students. Students will benefit from the experiences of fellow learners as the cohort moves through the program together with students offering each other encouragement and support. The program's goal is to integrate Christian faith, learning and living in a meaningful and practical way.

Learning culminates in the undertaking of a Directed Research Project in the student's individual area of interest. Completion of the project is assisted by classroom instruction and individual advising by the Program Director.

Specific Entrance Requirements

1. Applicants must be 25 years or older.

2. Applicants must have served two or more years in a local church or para-church ministry in some lay or professional ministry.

Degree Requirements

Core Requirements (45 credit hours)

• [ENGL 1713] Literature and Composition
• [ENGL 1723] Major Authors in English Literature
• [PHIL 1713] The Quest for Meaning
• [HIST 2513], [HIST 2523] History of Christianity I, II
• [PSYC 2113], [PSYC 2123] Human Development I, II
• [RLGS 1013] Hebrew Scriptures
• [RLGS 1023] New Testament Scriptures
• [RLGS 2013] Hermeneutics
• [RLGS 3603] Introduction to Christian Theology
• RLGS Electives (3000- or 4000-level) (6 credit hours)
• RLGS Electives (any level) (6 credit hours)
   

Breadth Requirements (6 credit hours)

• Fine Arts Elective (3 credit hours)
• Natural Sciences Elective (3 credit hours)
   

Ministry Studies Requirements (27 credit hours)

• [CHRI 1013] Christian Life and Discipleship
• [CHRI 2113] Introduction to Leadership
• [CHRI 3213] Principles and Practices of Teaching
• [CHRI 3613] Global Christianity
• [CHRI 3956] Directed Research Project (6 credit hours)
• CHRI Electives (any level) (9 credit hours)
   

Electives (12 credit hours)

Field Education

Six units of Field Education are required for graduation. Credit is given for proven learning outcomes through previous ministry experience.

Total Degree Requirements: 90 credit hours