Bachelor’s Degree in Church Vocations Pre-Seminary Emphasis Requirements

Expected Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of the forces shaping Christian theology.

• Students will be prepared to enter a graduate program in theological education.

• Students will recognize that their personal theology has been impacted by the MMC curriculum.

Degree Requirements (Semester Hours)

General Education Core (49-55)

General Education Core

Note: The Core should include:

REL 101	History & Literature of the Old Testament	3
REL 102	History & Literature of the New Testament	3
PSY 113	General Psychology	3
SOC 211	Principles of Sociology	3

Church Vocations Requirements (12)

REL 401	History of Christian Thought	3
REL 421	Religion Practicum I	3
REL 422	Religion Practicum II	3

Choose one of the following: (3)

REL 431	The United Methodist Church History & Beliefs	3
REL 499	Selected Topics & Readings in Religion	1

Additional General Courses (9)

PSY 211	Developmental Psychology-Lifespan	3
REL 201	World Religions	3
REL 241	Introduction to Philosophy	3

Required Upper-level Courses (12)

ENG	Elective	3
PSY 321	Theory & Practice of Counseling	3
SOC 312	Marriage & Family	3
	Or
PSY 312	Marriage & Family	3
SOW 352	Introduction to Gerontology	3
	Or
PSY 352	Gerontology	3

ENG Elective: Upper Level Literature

Upper-level Psychology and/or Social Work Electives (12)

Upper-level Religion Electives (21)

General Electives (0-6)

Total Credit Hours: 121