Christian Formation, BS*
The Bachelor of Science in Christian Formation prepares undergraduate students for bi-vocational ministry engagement, spiritual formation, and part-time or volunteer service. The program includes a Christian Formation core made up of courses in biblical studies, theology, and spiritual formation. In addition, each student chooses a bi-vocational emphasis, integrating coursework in an interdisciplinary field of study with their theological training. The program offers real-world experience both within RCU’s campus life and a variety of other off-campus experiential learning opportunities. Whether you gain employment in a congregation, a community of faith, or in various fields of interdisciplinary possibility, you will benefit from a broad educational experience designed to help you understand and engage in the challenges of your calling. Program Learning Outcomes
The following learning outcomes are linked to assignments and activities throughout this program. After completing program requirements:
- Christian Story: Graduates evaluate ministry decisions considering historical and global interpretations of the central themes of the Christian story.
- God-centered Identity: Graduates operate from a God-centered identity and a dynamic sense of calling.
- Scripture: Graduates interpret scripture contextually and theologically for the sake of local communities of faith and God’s world.
Requirements for the BS in Christian Formation
General Education Core 41 hours
In the Calling area of general education, Christian Formation majors must take REL 1002, REL 1013, and a BIB/REL/THL of their choosing. PSY 2013 is required in the Social and Behavioral Science area.
Christian Formation Major 30 hours
| BIB 2333 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
BIB 3000+
| Any BIB 3000+ Old Testament | 3 |
BIB 3000+
| Any BIB 3000+ New Testament | 3 |
BIB 3000+
| Any BIB 3000+ | 3 |
| MIN 1333 | Cornerstone | 3 |
| MIN 4333 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| THL 2333 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
THL
| Any 9 THL 3000+ hours | 9 |
Electives 25 hours
Bi-vocational Concentration 24 hours
One area of bi-vocational concentration is to be selected. See Concentrations for a list of options.
Total Credit Hours: 120