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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)
TH 221   Ethics 3
TH 241   The New Testament 3
TH 313W   History of Christianity I: Early and Medieval Christianity 3
One of the following: 3
  TH 314W History of Christianity II: World Christian Movement  
  TH 315 History of Christianity II: Christian Renewal Movements  
PH 320   Philosophy of Religion 3
TH 331   Old Testament 3
TH 361   Christian Theology 3
TH 362   Christian Anthropology: Man and Woman in the Image of God 3
TH 370   World Religions 3
TH 499   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 310 (consult an advisor) 18

Requirements for a Minor in Biblical Languages (18)
TH 311   New Testament Greek I 4
TH 312   New Testament Greek II 4
TH 318   Greek Reading and Exegesis I 2
TH 319   Greek Reading and Exegesis II 2
TH 341   Biblical Hebrew I 3
TH 342   Biblical Hebrew II 3
TH 343   Hebrew Reading and Exegesis I 2-3
TH 344   Hebrew Reading and Exegesis II 2-3
Note: Four credits of Latin may be substituted with department permission.
Note: Take two 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. To complete the program successfully, students must maintain a B- average in their required coursework. 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:
Required Courses:    
TH 326   Foundation for Ministry 3
TH 335   Theology of Ministry 3
TH 337   Administration in Ministry 3
TH 435   Internship in Ministry 2,2
One of the following: 3
  TH 336
TH 338
Gospel Proclamation
Small Group Ministry
 
Six credits from the following, in an area of interest and calling, and compatible with the internship 6
  TH 306
TH 316
TH 317
TH 324
TH 330
TH 332
TH 334
TH 339
TH 375
TH 396
TA 348
TA 365
History and Theology of Worship
Introduction to the Global Christian Movement
Cross-Cultural Ministry
The Missional Church
The Ministry of the Church to the Poor
Children's Ministry
Youth Ministry
Evangelism and Discipleship
Soul Care through Life Stages
Campus Ministry
Performance and Social Change
Theatre and Christian Community
 
  Other approved courses
Note: Non-majors in the certification program will be encouraged to take two or three other basic theology classes that would be helpful to their calling. This will be clarified through advising.
 

 

 
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