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Bible department, course descriptions
Bible Major
Degree: Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences
The Bible curriculum prepares students for transfer to a baccalaureate degree course of study, for an enhanced life of faith and service in the church, and for holding ministry responsibilities in the church. The program includes courses in Bible study, theology, formation, and ministry in the church. For older students with more life experience, the program may lead to entry-level employment in a ministry setting.
The student may choose one of two tracks of study: Bible and Religion or Youth Ministry.
I. Bible and Religion Track Required Courses: 21 hours (grade of C or better required)
At least half of the following must be completed at Hesston College. Biblical Studies (9 hours): Jesus and the Gospels, Psalms and Epistles, Prophets and Revelation.
History and Theology (3): Choose one from Anabaptist History and Thought, Peacemaking and Justice, Introduction to Theology, Religions of the World. (Course cannot double count for Second HC distinctive.)
Ministries of the Church (3): Choose one from Evangelism and Church Growth, Worship and Celebration, Christian Education.
Religion Electives (6).
Plan of Study
1st year - College Orientation/Success (1 hour), writing course (3), oral communication option (3), Biblical Literature (3), Faith and Discipleship (3), humanities course (3), social science course (3), Fitness Concepts (1), biblical studies (3), additional religion courses or electives (9). Also meet computer and math competency requirements.
2nd year - Natural Science (4), second HC Distinctive course (3), Jesus and the Gospels (3), remaining program requirements and elective courses (22).
II. Youth Ministry Track Required Courses: 29 hours (grade of C or better required)
At least half of the following must be completed at Hesston College. Biblical Studies (3 hours): Jesus and the Gospels.
History and Theology (6): Anabaptist History and Thought and Peacemaking and Justice.
Ministries of the Church (9): Introduction to Youth Ministry and Programming for Youth Ministry. In addition, choose one from Worship and Celebration, Preaching, Christian Education, Drama in the Church.
Spiritual Growth and Integration (5): Faith and Discipleship, Youth Ministry Seminar I/II.
Related Courses (6): Recreation Leadership and The Helping Relationship.
Plan of Study
1st year - College Orientation/Success (1 hour), writing course (3), oral communication option (3), Biblical Literature (3), Faith and Discipleship (3), humanities course (3), social science course (3), Fitness Concepts (1), Introduction to Youth Ministry (3), Youth Ministry Seminar I (1), Recreation Leadership (3), The Helping Relationship (3), additional religion course or elective (3). Also meet computer and math competency requirements.
2nd year - natural science (4), second HC Distinctive course (3), Programming for Youth Ministry (3), Youth Ministry Seminar II (1), remaining program requirements and electives (24).