FACULTY OF DIVINITY & RELIGIOUS SCIENCES
1. Associate of Arts in Divinity Studies
Duration: 2 years (60 credits) Core Competencies:
Biblical hermeneutics and exegesis
Comparative religious studies with focus on African diaspora traditions
Liberation theology and social justice ministry
Pastoral care and community counseling
Religious history of marginalized communities
Interfaith dialogue and cooperation
Specialized Tracks:
Urban Ministry Track: Focus on city-based congregational leadership
Community Organizing Track: Faith-based social justice advocacy
Chaplaincy Track: Preparation for institutional chaplaincy roles
Career Pathways: Assistant pastor, community chaplain, congregational education coordinator, faith-based non-profit worker
Capstone: Design and implement community service project through religious organization
2. Associate of Applied Science in Congregational Community Leadership
Duration: 2 years (62 credits) Core Competencies:
Congregational administration and management
Non-profit financial management for congregational organizations
Community outreach and engagement strategies
Spiritual education curriculum development
Conflict resolution in congregational settings
Grant writing for faith-based initiatives
Practicum Requirements: 300 hours in congregational community settings
Career Pathways: Congregation administrator, congregational program coordinator, faith-based community organizer, congregational education director
Capstone: Develop comprehensive community ministry program
3. Associate of Arts in Interfaith Studies and Social Justice
Duration: 2 years (60 credits) Core Competencies:
World religions and spiritual traditions
Indigenous spiritual practices and wisdom
Religious responses to social justice issues
Interfaith dialogue facilitation
Religious freedom and civil rights
Spirituality and healing in communities of color
Special Features:
Study abroad component in religious communities
Interfaith service learning projects
Guest lectures from diverse spiritual leaders
Career Pathways: Interfaith coordinator, diversity educator, community mediator, social justice advocate
Capstone: Organize interfaith community action project
4. Associate of Applied Science in Faith-Based Counseling and Support
Duration: 2 years (64 credits) Core Competencies:
Pastoral counseling techniques
Crisis intervention and trauma-informed care
Substance abuse counseling from faith perspective
Family and marriage support
Grief and loss counseling
Mental health first aid certification
Clinical Requirements: 200 hours supervised counseling practice
Career Pathways: Pastoral counselor, community support worker, crisis intervention specialist, family life educator
Capstone: Develop faith-based counseling program for specific community need
5. Associate of Arts in Religious Music and Worship Arts
Duration: 2 years (60 credits) Core Competencies:
Gospel music history and performance
Sacred music across cultures
Worship planning and liturgical arts
Music therapy in religious settings
Audio/visual technology for worship
Community choir direction and development
Performance Requirements: Recitals each semester, community performances
Career Pathways: Worship leader, community choir director, religious music educator, church musician
Capstone: Produce community worship concert highlighting diverse traditions
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (B.A. Biblical Studies)
Duration: 4 years (120 credit hours) | Available: 100% Online or Hybrid
Core Requirements (36 credits):
· BIBL 1010: Introduction to Hebrew Scriptures (3)
· BIBL 1020: Introduction to New Testament (3)
· BIBL 2010: Biblical Hebrew I (4)
· BIBL 2020: Biblical Hebrew II (4)
· BIBL 3010: Biblical Greek I (4)
· BIBL 3020: Biblical Greek II (4)
· BIBL 4010: Biblical Hermeneutics (3)
· BIBL 4100: Biblical Archaeology (3)
· BIBL 4200: Textual Criticism (3)
· BIBL 4900: Capstone Thesis in Biblical Studies (3)
· HEBR 2500: Hebrew Culture and Civilization (2)
Concentration Areas (choose one - 18 credits):
· Old Testament Studies
· New Testament Studies
· Biblical Languages and Translation
Bachelor of Arts in Divinity and Social Justice Ministry (DSJM)
Total Credits: 126 | Online Available: Yes | Course Prefix: DSJM
Core Requirements (54 credits):
· DSJM 1010: Introduction to Biblical Studies (3)
· DSJM 1020: Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Survey (4)
· DSJM 1030: New Testament Survey (4)
· BIBL 2010: Biblical Hebrew I (4)
· BIBL 2020: Biblical Hebrew II (4)
· BIBL 3010: Biblical Greek I (4)
· BIBL 3020: Biblical Greek II (4)
· BIBL 4020: Biblical Hermeneutics and Exegesis (4)
· DSJM 3020: Liberation Theology and Social Justice (3)
· DSJM 3030: Pastoral Care and Community Counseling (3)
· DSJM 3040: Preaching and Public Communication (3)
· DSJM 4010: Advanced Biblical Exegesis Project (4)
· DSJM 4020: Ministry Practicum in Community Setting (6)
· DSJM 4030: Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation (3)
· DSJM 4040: Ethics and Moral Theology (3)
· DSJM 4900: Senior Ministry Portfolio (3)
Concentrations:
· Urban Ministry: Focus on city-based congregational leadership
· Social Justice Ministry: Emphasis on activism and community organizing
· Biblical Studies: Advanced study of Hebrew Scriptures and interpretation
· Interfaith Leadership: Preparation for multi-religious community work
3. Bachelor of Arts in Covenantal Theology (B.A. Covenant Theology)
Duration: 4 years (120 credit hours) | Available: 100% Online or Hybrid
Core Requirements (42 credits):
COVT 1010: Foundations of Covenantal Thought (3)
COVT 2010: Abrahamic Covenant Studies (3)
COVT 3010: Mosaic Covenant and Law (3)
COVT 4010: New Covenant Theology (3)
THEO 1010: Systematic Theology I (3)
THEO 1020: Systematic Theology II (3)
THEO 2010: Historical Theology (3)
THEO 3010: Comparative Religion (3)
THEO 4010: Contemporary Theological Issues (3)
PHIL 2010: Philosophy of Religion (3)
PHIL 3010: Hebrew Philosophy (3)
HEBR 2010: Hebrew Thought and Worldview (3)
COVT 4900: Capstone in Covenantal Studies (3)
MISS 1010: Introduction to Missiology (3)
4. Bachelor of Arts in Social Justice and Ethics (B.A. Social Justice)
Duration: 4 years (120 credit hours) | Available: 100% Online or Hybrid
Core Requirements (39 credits):
JUST 1010: Foundations of Biblical Justice (3)
JUST 2010: Prophetic Tradition and Social Action (3)
JUST 3010: Contemporary Social Justice Issues (3)
JUST 4010: Justice in Global Contexts (3)
ETH 1010: Biblical Ethics (3)
ETH 2010: Moral Philosophy (3)
ETH 3010: Applied Ethics (3)
SOCW 1010: Introduction to Social Work (3)
SOCW 2010: Community Organization (3)
SOCW 3010: Human Rights and Advocacy (3)
POLS 2010: Political Theory (3)
SOCI 2010: Sociology of Religion (3)
JUST 4800: Internship in Social Justice (3)
JUST 4900: Capstone Project in Social Action (3)
Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry (B.A. Pastoral Ministry)
Duration: 4 years (120 credit hours) | Available: 100% Online or Hybrid
Core Requirements (45 credits):
PAST 1010: Foundations of Ministry (3)
PAST 2010: Pastoral Care and Counseling (3)
PAST 3010: Preaching and Homiletics (3)
PAST 4010: Leadership in Ministry (3)
PAST 4100: Worship and Liturgy (3)
PAST 4200: Youth and Family Ministry (3)
COUN 1010: Introduction to Counseling (3)
COUN 2010: Crisis Intervention (3)
COMM 2010: Public Speaking (3)
COMM 3010: Intercultural Communication (3)
THEO 1010: Systematic Theology I (3)
BIBL 1010: Introduction to Hebrew Scriptures (3)
BIBL 1025: Introduction to New Testament (3)
PAST 4800: Ministry Internship (6)
PAST 4900: Senior Ministry Portfolio (3)
Bachelor of Arts in Spirituality Studies (B.A. Spirituality)
Duration: 4 years (120 credit hours) | Available: 100% Online or Hybrid
Core Requirements (36 credits):
SPIR 1010: Foundations of Spirituality (3)
SPIR 2010: Hebrew Spirituality and Mysticism (3)
SPIR 3010: Contemplative Practices (3)
SPIR 4010: Spiritual Direction (3)
PRAY 2010: Prayer and Meditation (3)
PRAY 3010: Liturgical Prayer (3)
THEO 1010: Systematic Theology I (3)
THEO 3010: Comparative Religion (3)
PSYC 3010: Psychology of Religion (3)
HEBR 2010: Hebrew Thought and Worldview (3)
PHIL 2010: Philosophy of Religion (3)
SPIR 4800: Spiritual Formation Practicum (3)
SPIR 4900: Capstone in Spiritual Studies (3)
Bachelor of Arts in Historical Theology from Hebrew Perspective (B.A. Historical Theology)
Duration: 4 years (120 credit hours) | Available: 100% Online or Hybrid
Mission: Examining the development of theological thought through Hebrew lenses, exploring the Jewish roots of Christian theology, and understanding historical theological developments within their Hebrew and Jewish contexts.
Core Requirements (51 credits):
HIST 1010: Introduction to Historical Theology (3)
HIST 2010: Hebrew Foundations of Theology (3)
HIST 3010: Second Temple Judaism and Early Christianity (3)
HIST 3020: Patristic Period from Hebrew Perspective (3)
HIST 4010: Medieval Jewish-Christian Theological Dialogue (3)
HIST 4020: Reformation and Hebrew Scholarship (3)
HIST 5010: Modern Jewish Thought (3)
HIST 5020: Contemporary Hebrew Theological Movements (3)
BIBL 2010: Biblical Hebrew I (4)
BIBL 2020: Biblical Hebrew II (4)
BIBL 3015: Rabbinic Hebrew and Aramaic (3)
BIBL 4010: Hebrew Exegetical Methods (3)
JUDH 2010: Talmudic Literature and Methodology (3)
JUDH 3010: Medieval Jewish Philosophy (3)
JUDH 4010: Modern Jewish Theology (3)
KABB 3010: Jewish Mysticism and Kabbalah (3)
HEBR 2010: Hebrew Thought and Worldview (3)
HIST 4800: Historical Research Seminar (3)
HIST 4900: Senior Thesis in Historical Theology (3)
Hebrew Context Studies (18 credits):
ANCT 2010: Ancient Near (North) Eastern Religions (3)
ANCT 3010: Second Temple Period History (3)
ARCH 2010: Biblical Archaeology (3)
CULT 2010: Judean Cultural History (3)
LANG 3010: Comparative Semitic Languages (3)
MANU 4010: Hebrew Manuscripts and Textual Traditions (3)
Theological Development Track (choose one - 15 credits):
Track A: Jewish-Christian Relations
JUCR 3010: Early Jewish-Christian Dialogue (3)
JUCR 4010: Medieval Polemics and Apologetics (3)
JUCR 5010: Modern Interfaith Theology (3)
JUCR 6010: Holocaust Theology and Response (3)
JUCR 7010: Contemporary Jewish-Christian Relations (3)
Track B: Hebrew Biblical Interpretation
PESH 3010: Peshat and Medieval Jewish Exegesis (3)
MIDS 4010: Midrashic Literature and Methods (3)
KABB 5010: Kabbalistic Biblical Interpretation (3)
HASK 6010: Haskalah and Modern Hebrew Thought (3)
ZION 7010: Zionist Theology and Land Theology (3)
Track C: Liturgical and Mystical Traditions
LITR 3010: Hebrew Liturgical Development (3)
MYST 4010: Jewish Mystical Traditions (3)
HASS 5010: Hasidic Thought and Practice (3)
PRAY 6010: Jewish Prayer and Meditation (3)
FEST 7010: Jewish Festivals and Theological Meaning (3)
Language Requirements:
Biblical Hebrew (Advanced Level - 8 credits)
Modern Hebrew or Aramaic (Intermediate Level - 6 credits)
Greek or Latin (Basic Level - 6 credits)
Research and Practicum Requirements:
HIST 4500: Hebrew Manuscript Research (3)
HIST 4600: Field Study in East Africa/Holy Land (3)
HIST 4800: Historical Research Seminar (3)
HIST 4900: Senior Thesis in Historical Theology (6)
Capstone Experience: Students must complete a substantial research project examining a specific period, figure, or movement in historical theology from a Hebrew perspective, demonstrating mastery of Hebrew sources, historical methodology, and theological analysis.
