An understanding of religion in its various forms has value for study of many other liberal arts areas such as sociology, psychology, history, and literature. Christian education courses may be of value to any student who anticipates being a useful layperson in the church. A major in Religion requires a minimum of 40 semester hours and a maximum of 48 semester hours in Religion courses, distributed as specified for each program.
All courses are four semester hours.
Some students who major in Christian Education elect a double major in Christian Education and Elementary Education. Students considering this combination should consult the chairs of Education and of Religion, History, Philosophy and Classics as early as possible. Students interested in Youth or Campus Ministry are encouraged to consult with their adviser, so that the Christian Education or Religion Major may be adapted to these interests. The internship consists of observation, interviews, program participation when possible, keeping a daily journal, and an analytical paper reflecting on the experiences. Understanding the Bible.