Minor in Christian school teaching The Department of Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries, and Philosophy in cooperation with the Education Department offer this minor designed to meet the demand of Christian schools for teachers who are certified to teach and who have a strong background in Biblical Studies. Students in this program must take either an elementary education major or certification in the secondary field. Some students with specific career goals or broad interests choose to major in two or more academic areas. In addition to combining majors within this department, students have selected majors such as English, psychology, sociology, history, business, and biology. Related co-curricular experiences The Biblical Studies Department works closely with the college s Office of Campus and Community Ministry to provide opportunities for student participation in various Christian ministries on campus and in the community.
Many students serve in local churches, on ministry teams, and in community projects.
Career prospects Most students majoring in biblical studies and philosophy go on to seminary or graduate school. Some students who have not continued their education have gone into church vocations such as Christian education directors, into para-church ministries like Campus Life and Young Life, or into Christian camp work. For many, Biblical Studies is a second major that gives them the perspective to be in other vocational areas like business, psychology, or sociology.