DIVISION OF
BIBLICAL STUDIES
Allen, C. Balzer, Blankenship, Brisben (chair), Bruce, Castleman, Klotz, Lanker, Ogle, Reed, Vila
The mission of the Biblical Studies Division to the JBU community is three-fold:
1) To equip each student to be biblically literate, historically rooted, theologically reflective, doctrinally sound, and maturing in Christ-like formation in all relationships for the glory of God. This aspect of the mission is accomplished primarily by offering 14 hours of course work in the Core Curriculum -
Capstone Seminar in Christian Life
2) To equip specifically for vocational service those students who have chosen one of the major courses of study offered by the division.
3) To prepare students for seminary or graduate studies in fields related to their areas of study.
DEPARTMENT OF BIBLE, RELIGION, AND PHILOSOPHY
(SYMBOLS: BBL, RPH)
Knowledge of the Bible is essential for effective Christian living as well as for any type of Christian work, whether one plans to attend graduate school or enter directly into ministry. The department seeks to help each student examine the scriptural basis for the faith and to guide the student in the use of basic tools for grasping the content and application of God's Word. Students are encouraged to think carefully and be intellectually honest while affirming the place of sincere Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. The Department of Bible, Religion, and Philosophy offers a major and minor in Biblical and Theological Studies, a major in Philosophy, and minors in Church Leadership, New Testament Greek, and Religion and Philosophy.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with major in Biblical and Theological Studies
The major in Biblical and Theological Studies is designed to equip those who are planning to enter directly into ministry or further their studies in seminary or graduate school. The curriculum provides important content in biblical studies, theology, church history and related disciplines. Majors in Biblical and Theological Studies must complete 12 hours of language studies, including at least two semesters of New Testament Greek.
1. University Core Curriculum-55 hours
2. Courses Specified by this Division-9 hours
BBL 34_3 A New Testament book study
CMN 1213 Christian Leadership and Service
RPH 3323 Philosophy of the Christian Faith
3. Required Major Field Courses-39 hours
BBL 2513 Elementary New Testament Greek I
BBL 2523 Elementary New Testament Greek II
BBL 3363 History of the Christian Church I
BBL 3373 History of the Christian Church II
BBL 34_3 A New Testament book study
BBL 3513 Syntax of New Testament Greek I *
BBL 3523 Syntax of New Testament Greek II *
* A 6-hour sequence in Latin, French, or German may replace BBL 3513 and 3523
BBL 36_3 An Old Testament book study
BBL 36_3 An Old Testament book study
BBL 4473 Seminar in Biblical Studies
BBL 4493 Seminar in Theological Studies
RPH 4433 Philosophy of Religion
4. Electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with major in Philosophy
When the Apostle Paul was in Athens, he spoke with Epicurean and Stoic philosophers in that city. Christians today continue that conversation, for the sake of the church and for the world, and some Christians have been remarkable philosophers in their own right (e.g., Augustine and Aquinas).
Philosophy resembles mathematics, in its rigor and clarity; history, in its sensitivity to people and ideas across cultures and ages, and literature, in its concern for articulate expression.
Philosophy majors are well positioned to pursue any career that requires analytical reasoning, as well as graduate school in philosophy, theology, ministry, business, law, or medicine.
1. University Core Curriculum-55 hours
2. Courses Specified by this Division-9 hours
BBL 34_3 A New Testament book study
CMN 1213 Christian Leadership and Service
RPH 3323 Philosophy of the Christian Faith
3. Required Major Core Courses-15 hours
RPH 3343 Ancient & Medieval Philosophy
RPH 4433 Philosophy of Religion
4. Electives in Philosophy/Religious Studies (minimum of 12 hours)
BBL 4493 Seminar in Theological Studies
RPH 3003 Introduction to Philosophy
RPH 3533 Introduction to Islam
RPH 3543 Introduction to Hinduism and Buddhism
RPH 4481/82/83 Special Topics in Religion/Philosophy
5. Language Requirement - 12 hours
6. Electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Requirements for minor in Biblical and Theological Studies
The student must successfully complete a minimum of 21 hours beyond the Core.
Required Courses-15 hours
BBL 3363 History of the Christian Church I
BBL 3373 History of the Christian Church II
BBL 34_3 A New Testament Book Study
BBL 36_3 An Old Testament Book Study
One of the following:
BBL 4473 Seminar in Biblical Studies
BBL 4493 Seminar in Theological Studies
An additional six hours from among BBL or RPH courses
Requirements for minor in Church Leadership
The student must successfully complete a minimum of 18 hours.
Required Courses-12 hours
CMN 2263 Discipleship and Evangelism
CMN 4613 Internship in Christian Ministry
One of the following:
BBL 3223 Communicating the Christian Message
CMN 2313 Christian Formation of Adolescence
ICS 2113 Intercultural Communications
Six hours from the following:
RPH 3323 Philosophy of the Christian Faith
RPH 4433 Philosophy of Religion
Or six hours from BBL or RPH (must be upper-division courses)
Requirements for minor in New Testament Greek
The student must successfully complete a minimum of 21 hours.
Required Courses-15 hours
BBL 2513 Elementary New Testament Greek I
BBL 2523 Elementary New Testament Greek II
BBL 3513 Syntax of New Testament Greek I
BBL 3523 Syntax of New Testament Greek II
LS 3173 Introduction to Linguistics
Six hours from the following:
BBL 4512 Greek Reading and Exegesis
BBL 4581/82/83 Selected Topics: New Testament Greek
Requirements for minor in Religion and Philosophy
The student must successfully complete a minimum of 21 hours beyond the Core.
Required Courses-15 hours
RPH 3343 Ancient & Medieval Philosophy
RPH 4433 Philosophy of Religion
One of the following:
RPH 3533 Introduction to Islam
RPH 3543 Introduction to Hinduism and Buddhism
An additional three hours from among BBL or RPH courses.
DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
(SYMBOL: CMN)
The Department of Christian Ministry seeks to equip students with biblical and professional knowledge and practical skills for service and ministry, as well as for graduate study in the field of Christian leadership, formation, and evaluation. The department's intent is to develop graduates who are qualified to work with children, youth, and families in a variety of domestic and international venues such as churches, social service agencies, inner city ministries, camp and recreation settings, and parachurch organizations.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Child and Family Studies
Students who major in Child and Family Studies will be prepared to work with children and families in a wide variety of settings: social service agencies, international benevolent organizations, Christian care facilities for abused or special needs children, foster care group settings, and mission settings, as well as parachurch organizations and churches. Offering holistic care and support—emotional, social, physical, and spiritual support—for children and families is the primary focus of this major.
1. University Core Curriculum-55 hours
2. Courses Specified by this Division-9 hours
BBL 34_3 A New Testament book study
CMN 1213 Christian Leadership and Service
RPH 3323 Philosophy of the Christian Faith
3. Required Major Field Courses-38 hours
BBL 36_3 An Old Testament book study
CMN 2303 Creating Holistic Curriculum for Children in Crisis
CMN 3273 Critical Concerns with Children
CMN 3453 Nurturing Spiritual Development in Children
CMN 4221 Introduction to Senior Seminar
CMN 4443 Critical Concerns with Adolescents
CMN 4493 Ministering to Families across the Life Span
FAM 2133 Introduction to Family Science
FAM 3133 Marriage and Family Living
FAM 3223 Principles of Effective Parenting
Internship-4 hours from CMN 4611, 4612, 4614
One of the following:
4. Minor in another ministry or theological area, or other approved field*
5. Electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
*The CFS major with a minor in FHS will qualify the student for CFLE Certification (ECN 2003 must be taken as the Social Science option to meet CFLE requirements).
Requirements for minor in Child and Family Studies
The student must successfully complete a minimum of 18 hours.
BBL 34_3 A New Testament book study
CMN 1213 Christian Leadership and Service
CMN 2303 Creating Holistic Curriculum for Children in Crisis
CMN 3273 Critical Concerns with Children
CMN 3453 Nurturing Spiritual Development in Children
FAM 2133 Introduction to Family Science
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Outdoor Leadership Ministries
The major in Outdoor Leadership Ministries is designed to produce outdoor ministry educators and leaders equipped with sound judgment, appropriate technical ability, and effective teaching and facilitation competencies to create safe outdoor learning environments in which to nurture spiritual formation. Ministry opportunities include both national and international settings as camp program directors, wilderness guides and instructors, experiential learning and challenge course facilitators, outdoor educators, conference and retreat programmers, and leaders for children-, youth-, and family-serving organizations such as YMCA, Campfire, Scouting, and Young Life. Opportunities to earn certifications in Wilderness First Responder, Leave No Trace, Outdoor Leadership, and Outdoor Education are incorporated into the curriculum.
1. University Core Curriculum-55 hours
2. Courses Specified by this Division-9 hours
BBL 34_3 A New Testament book study
CMN 1213 Christian Leadership and Service
RPH 3323 Philosophy of the Christian Faith
3. Required Major Field Courses-42 hours
CMN 2223 Challenge Course Programs and Management
CMN 2263 Discipleship and Evangelism
CMN 2313 Christian Formation of Adolescents
CMN 2373 Principles and Practices of Experiential Education
CMN 2383 Outdoor Living Skills
CMN 3213 Camp Leadership and Management
CMN 4113 Wilderness First Responder
CMN 4221 Introduction to Senior Seminar
CMN 4433 Capstone in Christian Ministry
CMN 4614 Internship in Christian Ministry (two sections required)
FAM 2133 Introduction to Family Science
FAM 4443 Critical Concerns with Adolescents
4. Minor in an approved field, or select two of the following concentrations choosing nine unique hours from each:
A. Church Ministry
BBL 3363 History of the Christian Church I
BBL 3373 History of the Christian Church II
BBL 36_3 Old Testament book study
B. Counseling Ministry
PSY 2203 Theories of Personality
PSY 2233 Theories of Counseling
PSY 2243 Introduction to Therapeutic Interviewing
C. Intercultural Ministry
ICS 2113 Intercultural Communications
ICS 4183 Cultural Values Seminar
RPH 4433 Philosophy of Religion
SST 2123 Cultural Anthropology
D. Ministry Leadership
LDR 2563 Leadership Competencies
LDR 3563 Organizational Leadership
LDR 3651 LSI Capstone Practicum
E. Para-church Ministry
RPH 4433 Philosophy of Religion
F. Worship Ministry
BBL 36_3 Old Testament book study
MUS 2503 Worship Arts I: Orientation
MUS 2513 Worship Arts II: Materials and Methods
G. Youth and Family Ministry
CMN 3453 Nurturing Spiritual Development in Children
FAM 3133 Marriage and Family Living
FAM 3223 Principles of Effective Parenting
5. Electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Requirements for minor in Outdoor Leadership Ministries
The student must successfully complete a minimum of 18 hours beyond the Core.
CMN 2223 Challenge Course Programs and Management
CMN 2263 Discipleship and Evangelism
CMN 2373 Principles and Practices of Experiential Education
CMN 2383 Outdoor Living Skills
CMN 3213 Camp Leadership and Management
CMN 4113 Wilderness First Responder
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Youth Ministries
The Youth Ministries major is specifically designed for those students who are preparing for vocational youth ministry in church or parachurch settings. Students are exposed to a broad range of topics and are given the opportunity to acquire and develop skills directly related to ministry with the contemporary youth culture.
1. University Core Curriculum-55 hours
2. Courses Specified by this Division-9 hours
BBL 34_3 A New Testament book study
CMN 1213 Christian Leadership and Service
RPH 3323 Philosophy of the Christian Faith
3. Required Major Field Courses-42 hours
BBL 3223 Communicating the Christian Message
CMN 2263 Discipleship and Evangelism
CMN 2373 Principles and Practices of Experiential Education
CMN 2313 Christian Formation of Adolescents
CMN 4221 Introduction to Senior Seminar
CMN 4433 Capstone in Christian Ministry
CMN 4493 Ministering Across the Lifespan
CMN 4614 Internship in Christian Ministry (two sections required)
FAM 2133 Introduction to Family Science
FAM 4443 Critical Concerns with Adolescents
4. Minor in an approved field, or or select two of the following concentrations choosing nine unique hours from each:
A. Church Ministry
BBL 3363 History of the Christian Church I
BBL 3373 History of the Christian Church II
BBL 36_3 Old Testament book study
B. Counseling Ministry
PSY 2203 Theories of Personality
PSY 2233 Theories of Counseling
PSY 2243 Introduction to Therapeutic Interviewing
C. Intercultural Ministry
ICS 2113 Intercultural Communications
ICS 4183 Cultural Values Seminar
RPH 4433 Philosophy of Religion
SST 2123 Cultural Anthropology
D. Ministry Leadership
LDR 2563 Leadership Competencies
LDR 3563 Organizational Leadership
LDR 3651 LSI Capstone Practicum
E. Outdoor Leadership Ministry
CMN 2223 Challenge Course Programs and Management
CMN 2383 Outdoor Living Skills
CMN 3213 Camp Leadership and Management
CMN 4113 Wilderness First Responder
F. Para-church Ministry
RPH 4433 Philosophy of Religion
G. Worship Ministry
BBL 36_3 Old Testament book study
MUS 2503 Worship Arts I: Orientation
MUS 2513 Worship Arts II: Materials and Methods
H. Youth and Family Ministry
CMN 3453 Nurturing Spiritual Development in Children
FAM 3133 Marriage and Family Living
FAM 3223 Principles of Effective Parenting
5. Electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Requirements for minor in Youth Ministries
The student must successfully complete a minimum of 18 hours beyond the Core.
BBL 3223 Communicating the Christian Message
CMN 2263 Discipleship and Evangelism
CMN 2373 Principles and Practices of Experiential Education
CMN 2313 Christian Formation of Adolescents
FAM 4443 Critical Concerns with Adolescents
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Youth and Worship Ministries
The Youth and Worship Ministries degree incorporates a focus on worship with a call to minister to teenagers. Graduates of the program will be prepared to serve in a variety of settings where these dual gifts may be applied.
1. University Core Curriculum-55 hours
2. Courses Specified by this Division-9 hours
BBL 34_3 A New Testament book study
CMN 1213 Christian Leadership and Service
RPH 3323 Philosophy of the Christian Faith
3. Youth Ministry Core-36 hours
BBL 3223 Communicating the Christian Message
CMN 2263 Discipleship and Evangelism
CMN 2313 Christian Formation of Adolescents
CMN 4221 Introduction to Senior Seminar
CMN 4433 Capstone in Christian Ministry
CMN 4493 Ministering to Families across the Life Span
CMN 4614 Internship in Christian Ministry (two sections required)
FAM 2133 Introduction to Family Science
FAM 4443 Critical Concerns with Adolescents
4. Worship Ministry Core-18 hours
MUS 1931/41/91 Applied/Class Piano (2 hours)
MUS 1951/61/81 Applied/Class Voice (2 hours)
MUS 2503 Worship Arts I: Orientation
MUS 2513 Worship Arts II: Materials and Methods
One of the following:
MUS 3101 Survey of Instruments
5. Electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
(SYMBOL: FAM)
The diaconal service of caring for widows, orphans, and the poor has historically been a ministry of the Church. The Department of Family and Human Services seeks to better equip for this service by offering a bachelor's program in Family and Human Services and a minor in Family and Human Services. This innovative curriculum, which follows the course guidelines of the National Council for Family Relations, incorporates Family and Human Services courses with course work from other departments to provide the student with theological, theoretical, and practical training. Students who have earned the degree in Family and Human Services serve in a variety of capacities such as family educators, family caseworkers, social workers, youth counselors, mental health technicians, dispute mediators, foster care caseworkers, and adoption and placement counselors. The degree in Family and Human Services provides an excellent foundation for graduate programs in marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, social work, and other related fields.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Family and Human Services
1. University Core Curriculum-55 hours
Social Science component must be ECN 2003.
Mathematics component must be PSY 2383.
2. Courses Specified by this Division-6 hours
CMN 1213 Christian Leadership and Service
RPH 3323 Philosophy of the Christian Faith
3. Required Major Field Courses-41 hours
FAM 2133 Introduction to Family Science
FAM 2413 Developmental Psychology
FAM 3133 Marriage and Family Living
FAM 3223 Principles of Effective Parenting
FAM 4221 Introduction to Senior Seminar
FAM 4443 Critical Concerns with Adolescents
FAM 4453 Family Law and Society
ICS 4113 Intercultural Family Seminar
PSY 1013 Introduction to Psychology
Internship-4 hours from FAM 4611, 4612, or 4614
4. Minor in an approved field or nine unique hours from each of any two of the following concentrations:
A. Child and Family Studies
BBL 34_3 A New Testament book study
CMN 2303 Creating Holistic Curriculum for Children in Crisis
CMN 3273 Critical Concerns with Children
CMN 3453 Nurturing Spiritual Development in Children
B. Child and Adolescent Development
CMN 3273 Critical Concerns with Children
CMN 3453 Nurturing Spiritual Development in Children
PSY 2203 Theories of Personality
C. Psychology
PSY 2233 Theories of Counseling
D. Wilderness Counseling
CMN 2223 Challenge Course Programs and Management
CMN 2373 Principles and Practices of Experiential Education
CMN 3213 Camp Leadership and Management
PSY 2233 Theories of Counseling
E. Pre-Counseling
CMN 4493 Ministering to Families across the Life Span
ICS 2113 Intercultural Communications
PSY 2233 Theories of Counseling
PSY 2243 Introduction to Therapeutic Interviewing
F. Criminology
POL 3133 Politics of Social Policy
SST 1113 Introduction to Sociology
G. Social Justice
HST 2323 Poverty and Welfare in American History
POL 3133 Politics of Social Policy
5. Electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Requirements for minor in Family and Human Services
The student must successfully complete a minimum of 18 hours.
Required Courses-15 hours
FAM 2133 Introduction to Family Science
FAM 3133 Marriage and Family Living
An additional three hours of approved electives from FAM or PSY 2393.
DEPARTMENT OF INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
(SYMBOL: ICS)
The Intercultural Studies Program is designed for students focusing on cross-cultural careers in missions, translation, community development, international business, and the teaching of English as a second language.
The B.A. in Intercultural Studies (ICS) requires a minor field, and students are encouraged to diversify their academic experience by adding a minor that enhances the ICS degree, in keeping with their vocational goals. For example, ICS majors might choose the TESOL minor if they want to teach English in an international setting.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with major in Intercultural Studies
1. University Core Curriculum-52 hours
The Global Studies component is covered by program requirements.
2. Courses Specified by this Division-9 hours
BBL 34_3 A New Testament book study
CMN 1213 Christian Leadership and Service
RPH 3323 Philosophy of the Christian Faith
3. Intercultural Studies Major Core-15 hours
ICS 2113 Intercultural Communication
ICS 4123 Intercultural Internship
ICS 4183 Cultural Values Seminar
SST 2123 Cultural Anthropology
One of the following:
RPH 3533 Introduction to Islam
RPH 3543 Introduction to Hinduism and Buddhism
4. One of the following Concentrations-12 hours
A. International Studies
ICS 3133 Cultural Research Methods
ICS 4133 Intercultural Leadership Skills
POL 3353 International Relations
SST 1143 World Regional Geography
B. Intercultural Ministries
CMN 2263 Discipleship and Evangelism
RPH 4433 Philosophy of Religion
One of the following:
BBL 3583 Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
One of the following:
ICS 3243 Principles and Philosophy of Community Development
ICS 4133 Intercultural Leadership Skills
C. Community Development
ICS 3133 Cultural Research Methods
ICS 3243 Principles and Philosophy of Community Development
ICS 3263 Theory and Practice of Appropriate Technology I
ICS 3283 Theory and Practice of Appropriate Technology II
5. Modern Foreign Language-12 hours
With approval of the ICS advisor and division chair, students may substitute courses in New Testament Greek or Biblical Hebrew for Modern Foreign Language, and LS 3173 may substitute for three hours of language.
6. Minor in TESOL, Linguistics, or other approved minor
The 21 hours below meet John Brown University's specifications for a TESOL minor, but do not meet state requirements for public school licensure. It is recommended that the courses be taken in the order in which they are listed here:
ICS 2113 Intercultural Communications
ED 2133 Educational Psychology
LS 3173 Introduction to Linguistics
EGL 3363 Advanced English Grammar
ED 3563 Second Language Acquisition for Teachers
ED 3583 Curriculum and Instruction: TESOL (Prerequisite: ED 2133)
ED 3183 Educational Assessment
7. Electives as necessary to complete minimum total hours
Minimum total semester hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Requirements for minor in Intercultural Studies
A student must successfully complete a minimum of 21 hours.
Required Courses-9 hours
One of the following:
ICS 2113 Intercultural Communication
SST 2123 Cultural Anthropology
One of the following:
BBL 34_3 A New Testament book study
BBL 36_3 An Old Testament book study
One of the following:
ICS 3243 Principles and Practice of Community Development
ICS 4133 Intercultural Leadership Skills
An additional 12 hours of CMN, ICS, and RPH courses selected in accordance with the student's vocational goals.
At least six hours must be upper-division courses.
