Philosophy-Religion, B.A.
[Philosophy-Religion—1599.10]
The Religion and Philosophy major is designed for students who want to develop their minds and hearts in a way that will prepare them for any career that requires intelligent, grounded, well-read people with the ability to communicate effectively. Many students pursue ministry careers after graduating, while others continue on to seminary or some other form of graduate school. This 43 credit hour major provides an opportunity to pursue a double major with an area of interest to the student, for instance psychology, social work, or criminal justice. This major is compatible with the 3+2 program, whereby students can earn their B.A. and M.Div. together in five years.
SPECIFICS OF THE PHILOSOPHY-RELIGION B.A. DEGREE
Minimum Total Hours: 124
Total Liberal Arts Hours: 93
General Education Requirements: Per Core Curriculum Requirements list (see General Education Council). Exception: American Sign Language may not be used to meet foreign language proficiency requirement.
Minimum Requirements: GPA of 2.3 overall; GPA of 2.0 in the major; no grade less than C- in the major.
Transfer Requirements: See institutional transfer policies; students transferring into the Philosophy-Religion major from Elim Bible Institute (EBI) should refer to the RWC/EBI transfer agreement.
Application to the Major: Special application form and requirements to be secured from the Religion & Philosophy program or online at the program's intranet site and submitted at the end of the sophomore year. (Note: The standard institutional major application will not be accepted.) A minimum overall GPA of 2.3 is required for acceptance to the major.
Major Requirements: 43 hours as follows:
- THEO 2000
- THEO 2750
- THEO 3050
- PHIL 2080
- PHIL 2100
- PHIL 4020
- At least one of the following 2000-level Old Testament BIBL courses: 2060, 2070;
- At least one of the following 2000-level New Testament BIBL courses: 2010, 2020;
- One additional 3000/4000 level BIBL course
- Two additional 3000/4000 level THEO courses
- Two additional 3000/4000 level PHIL courses
- One additional 4000 level THEO or PHIL course not taken to meet another requirement for the major
- One 3000/4000 level HIST course