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Bachelor of Arts in Worldview and Apologetics

Program Coordinator: Dr. Tommy Doughty

Major Overview

This major is intended for those students who seek to engage culture with the gospel. The 30-hour major is composed of courses exploring different worldviews, objections to Christianity, and religious diversity. Students earning this major will be capable of thinking and responding critically to non-Christian religions, cults, and philosophies and will position themselves well for a smooth transition into various degrees in NOBTS graduate programs, including specialties in Christian Thought and Apologetics.

Program Requirements

General Education Core (30 hours)

COURSE

HOURS

College Readiness:

Introduction to College and Vocation

3

Written Communication:

English Composition

AND

Research and Writing

6

Natural Science or Mathematics:

Contemporary Math

OR Intro to Statistics

OR College Algebra

3

Social or Behavioral Science:

Introduction to Psychology

3

Humanities or Fine Arts:

Introduction to Philosophy

AND

Theological and Ethical Classics

AND

Philosophical and Scientific Classics

AND

Political and Social Classics

AND

Religious and Cultural Classics

15

Christian Foundation Core (30 hours)

COURSE

HOURS

Interpreting the Bible

3

Old Testament Survey

3

New Testament Survey

3

Christian Doctrine

3

Survey of Church History 1 OR 2

3

Introduction to Discipleship

3

Introduction to Evangelism

3

Introduction to Mission

3

Introduction to Counseling

3

Introduction to Worship

3

Worldview and Apologetics Major (30 hours)

COURSE

HOURS

Worldviews

3

Christian Apologetics

3

Christian Ethics

3

Defend: Explorations in Apologetics *

3

Doctrine of Humanity, Sin, and Suffering

3

Science and Faith

3

Senior Seminar

3

Choose 3 of the following:

Christianity and Culture

Doctrine of Salvation & Religious Diversity

Introduction to Church Ministry

Global Issues and Trends

New Religions and Cults

Psychology of Religion

Revelation and Scripture

Theological Implications of Mental Illness

Special Topics in Worldview & Apologetics

9

Choose Minor (15 hours)

Free Electives (15 hours)

Total (120 hours)


* Program Note: Defend: Explorations in Apologetics is only available in conjunction with the annual Defend conference in New Orleans. Students will be required to attend the one-week conference for course credit.