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Degree Requirements
This web page contains the most current academic information and degree requirements available. The graduation requirements published in the Whitworth catalog in effect at the time of the student's initial enrollment are those that should be met for completion of an undergraduate-degree program (Click here to view printed catalogs). Students who withdraw from Whitworth and return after an absence of more than one year must meet the graduation requirements in effect at the time of their return; students who return within one year may continue under the requirements in effect at their original enrollment.
In order to obtain a degree, students must meet Whitworth's Requirements for Graduation (Click here to view Whitworth's Requirements for Graduation).
| Requirements for a Theology Major, B.A. |
(40) |
| Biblical Studies |
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TH 221 |
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Ethics |
3 |
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TH 241 |
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New Testament |
3 |
| TH 313W |
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History of Christianity I: Early and Medieval Christianity |
3 |
| One of the following: |
3 |
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TH 314W |
History of Christianity II: World Christian Movement |
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TH 315 |
History of Christianity II: Christian Renewal Movements |
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| PH 320 |
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Philosophy of Religion |
3 |
| TH 331 |
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Old Testament |
3 |
| TH 361 |
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Christian Theology |
3 |
| TH 362 |
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Christian Anthropology: Man and Woman in the Image of God |
3 |
| TH 370 |
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World Religions |
3 |
| TH 499 |
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Senior Seminar |
1 |
| Twelve additional Theology credits (except TH 311) |
12 |
| Requirements for a Minor in Theology |
(18) |
| Eighteen theology credits, with exception of TH 311 (consult an advisor) |
18 |
| Requirements for a Minor in Biblical Languages |
(18) |
| TH 311 |
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New Testament Greek I |
4 |
| TH 312 |
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New Testament Greek II |
4 |
| TH 318 |
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Greek Reading and Exegesis I |
2 |
| TH 319 |
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Greek Reading and Exegesis II |
2 |
| TH 341 |
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Biblical Hebrew I |
3 |
| TH 342 |
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Biblical Hebrew II |
3 |
| TH 343 |
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Hebrew Reading and Exegesis I |
2 |
| TH 344 |
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Hebrew Reading and Exegesis II |
2 |
Note: Four credits of Latin may be substituted with department permission.
Note: Take three of the reading courses. |
| Requirements for Certification for Ministry |
(22) |
| This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level ministry positions in churches and other Christian organizations. Students must apply to enter the program in the spring. Successful completion of the program will result in certification, not in a major or minor in theology. The program consists of five regular courses, a special course (Theology of Ministry), an internship, a mentoring relationship, and the experience of community with other students in the program. |
| Required Courses: |
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| TH 329 |
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Foundation for Ministry |
3 |
| TH 335 |
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Theology of Ministry |
3 |
| TH 337 |
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Administration in Ministry |
3 |
| TH 435 |
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Internship in Ministry |
2,2 |
| One of the following: |
3 |
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TH 336
TH 338 |
Gospel Proclamation
Small-Group Ministry |
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| Six credits from the following, in an area of interest and calling, and compatible with the internship |
6 |
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TH 316
TH 317
TH 332
TH 334
TH 330
TH 375
TH 306
TH 396
TA 348
TA 365 |
Introduction to the Global Christian Movement
Cross-cultural Ministry
Children's Ministry
Youth Ministry
The Ministry of the Church to the Poor
Soul Care through Life Stages
History and Theology of Worship
Campus Ministry
Performance and Social Change
Theatre and Christian Community |
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Other approved courses
Note: Students will be required to take additional theology courses, preferably New Testament, Christian Theology, and Religion in America in Public Life, in order to complete the certification program. |
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| Requirements for a Philosophy Major, B.A. |
(41) |
Philosophical Foundations
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| PH 110 |
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Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
| PH 201 |
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Logic |
3 |
| CO 250 |
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Western Civilization II |
4 |
| History of Philosophy |
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| PH 305 |
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History of Ancient Philosophy |
3 |
| PH 306W |
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History of Modern Philosophy |
3 |
| PH 307 |
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History of Contemporary Philosophy |
3 |
| Philosophical Topics |
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| PH 221 |
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Ethics |
3 |
| PH 320 |
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Philosophy of Religion |
3 |
| PH 340 |
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Epistemology |
3 |
| PH 341 |
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Metaphysics |
3 |
| PH 425 |
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Philosophy of Mind |
3 |
| Six additional approved philosophy credits |
6 |
| PH 498 |
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Senior Capstone |
1 |
| Requirements for a Philosophy Minor |
(16) |
| Twelve approved semester credits, six of which must be upper division |
12 |
| CO 250 |
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Western Civilization II |
4 |
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