The core curriculum contains requirements in knowledge and skills, which are considered foundational for study in the liberal arts.

B.A. Core Curriculum 68-75 credits (40/42 Knowledge; 28/33 Skills)

Note: Some core curriculum requirements may be met through Advanced Placement Credit, transfer, and/or approved test scores. Some accepted prior credits may substitute for core curriculum requirements in related areas (for example, Biology or Physics would meet the natural science requirement rather than Chemistry).
Note: The following course offerings may be increased or reduced subject to student enrollment and interest.

KNOWLEDGE (40/42 Credits)

Christian Tradition. (9 credits)  To understand the distinctive features of a Christian worldview, students gain familiarity with the contents of the Jewish and Christian Scriptures, including key figures, chronology of events and theological and ethical concerns; gain a broad historical perspective of major theological issues and viewpoints in the Christian tradition; acquire familiarity with the writings of major past and present Christian theologians; and learn research tools and resources for independent study of biblical and theological texts and topics.

RLST2200 Religion and Lit. of Ancient Israel (3)
RLST2300 New Testament and Christian Origins (3)
RLST2500 The Christian Tradition (3)



Philosophy. (3 credits) Students learn to think about human experience in philosophical ways; learn perennial questions asked and answered by philosophers; identify key philosophers and philosophical issues in western philosophy; gain an understanding of important issues in the relationship between faith and reason; learn the nature and significance of worldviews; and gain the ability to identify and critique the truth-claims of major worldviews. 

Behavioral and Social Sciences. (9/11 credits) Students gain familiarity with major theories of human nature and behavior; learn distinctive features of a Christian view of human nature and behavior; gain an understanding of ways in which Christian faith and behavioral and social sciences can inform each other; learn how worldviews shape human environments; gain a knowledge of the history of western civilization and the United States and the role of the Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian worldviews in shaping these cultures. 

Non-business majors choose one of the following 5 classes (3 or 4) and two classes from the next list of 6 (6):
Business Administration Majors must take both ECON classes (8) and one additional class from the remaining nine classes listed below (3):
PSCY1010 Introduction to Psychology (3)
SOCY1000 Introduction to Sociology (3)
PSCI1010 Introduction to American Politics (3)
ECON2010 Principles of Microeconomics (4)
ECON 2020 Principles of Macroeconomics (4)

Choose two (6):
HIST1010 Western Civilization to Reformation (3)
HIST1020 Western Civilization since Reformation (3)
HIST1110 History of the U.S. to 1865 (3)
HIST1120 History of the U. S. since 1865 (3)
HIST2400 History of Christianity (3)
HIST4460 Christianity in U.S. History (3)



Natural Sciences. (7 credits)  In this area requirement students learn scientific methods, the formation and testing of hypotheses, and the nature of scientific paradigms; gain familiarity with one major branch of science with lab experience; become familiar with key figures and discoveries in the history of science, and gain an understanding of the role of Christian theism and contributions of Christians in the origins and development of modern science. 

PHYS1010 (3)
PHYS1020 (3)
with one lab (1)



Literature and the Arts. (6 credits) In this area requirement students become familiar with major authors and works of literature in western civilization; gain an understanding of the cultural contexts in which literary works are created; become familiar with literary forms and genres; identify key figures and works of art in the western tradition; understand the cultural contexts in which major works of art have been created; identify key musicians and/or artists and their works.

MUSC1010 Music Appreciation (3 credits)

Also choose one (3):
ENGL1050 Introduction to British Literature (3)
ENGL1060 Introduction to American Literature (3)

Global Perspective. (6 credits) In this area requirement students learn significant features of non-Western cultures, and gain an understanding of the presence and role of Christianity around the world, and the challenges and opportunities that Christians face today.Choose two:

RLST2000 World Religions (3)
RLST1000 Introduction to Worldviews (3)
RLST4490 Christianity in Global Perspective (3)
GEOG 1010 World Geography (3)
MNTY 4301 Cross Cultural Ministry (3)