Theology
The Division of Theology is a learning community committed to the church and to the academy, dedicated to the study of Scripture, theology, mission, leadership and spirituality for the purpose of transforming individuals, relationships and communities.
The Division of Theology houses both the biblical studies and leadership studies disciplines as part of the college, and serves both undergraduate and graduate programs within professional studies. The curriculum for the religion major is administered through concentrations in biblical studies, Christian formation and discipleship, intercultural studies, pastoral leadership studies and youth leadership studies. In addition, an option in general Christian studies allows students to choose any theology electives for the major without having to select a particular concentration.
Bachelor of Arts in Theology: Biblical Studies Concentration
In addition to the religion core requirements, this concentration gives students a foundation in beginning Greek and Hebrew Studies.
Bachelor of Arts in Theology: Christian Formation and Discipleship Studies Concentration
In addition to the theology core requirements, this concentration includes courses such as Christian Formation of Children, An Introduction to Youth Ministry and Adult Formation and Discipleship.
Bachelor of Arts in Theology: General Christian Studies
This concentration consists of a mix of theology electives along with Old Testament and New Testament electives.
Bachelor of Arts in Theology: Intercultural Studies Concentration
The Intercultural Studies concentration gives students a foundation in intercultural communication, integrative field studies and current issues in mission studies.
Bachelor of Arts in Theology: Pastoral Leadership Studies
The Pastoral Leadership Studies concentration focuses on courses such as Narrative and Expository Preaching, Management in Christian Organizations and Pastoral Care and Counseling.
Bachelor of Arts in Theology: Youth Leadership Studies
The Youth Leadership Studies concentration focuses on courses such as Introduction to Youth Ministry, Narrative and Expository Preaching, and Management in Christian Organizations.
Theology Minor
Students in other majors can earn a minor in Theology (no emphasis) by completing a minimum of 20 units of course work that is housed within the Department of Theology.
Theology courses taken as part of the university core curriculum requirement may be applied to meet minor requirements. Transfer units from other institutions are not accepted toward the Theology Minor.
Women and Justice Minor
The minor requires a total of 21 units: six required units of study and 15 elective units. A minimum of 12 elective units must be distinct and different from the requirements of the student’s major to complete the minor.
Ministerial Credentials
Assemblies of God Minsterial Credentials
Ministerial Internship Program and Practicum
The Division of Theology is committed to provide field education experiences that integrate conceptual aspects of ministry with the practice of ministry in local churches, hospitals, mission opportunities, inner-city ministries and other parachurch organizations. Goals for field education include spiritual formation, mentoring relationships, theological reflection and specific training in ministry skills that provide the framework for such integration.
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