A student may obtain a concentration by using elective/concentration hours to complete the requirements described below. Upon completion of a concentration, students will receive a certificate of their work. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Music may also complete a concentration in History of Ideas, Education, or Homemaking.
To add depth to the required curriculum, a student may elect a concentration of further study in the history of ideas. A broader scope of primary source readings become available, giving the student an enriched "Great Books" education. This is an excellent choice for all students interested in ministry.
| Course Title | Course Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| What Is Really Real?: Metaphysics (Advanced Readings) | HIS 2123 | 3 |
| Is It Possible To Know Anything?: Epistemology (Advanced Readings) | HIS 3163 | 3 |
| How Do We Know Right From Wrong?: Ethics (Advanced Readings) | HIS 3173 | 3 |
| What Is A Human Being?: Anthropology (Advanced Readings) | HIS 3223 | 3 |
| Who Is In Charge Of This World?: Social Institutions (Advanced Readings) | HIS 3233 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
This concentration is available for students who wish to pursue the vocation of teaching in a Christian School or the ministry of Christian Education in a church. The Education concentration is an excellent preparation for the Master of Arts in Christian Education.
| Course Title | Course Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| History and Philosphy of Education | EDU 2103 | 3 |
| Introduction to Christian Education and Ministry | EDU 2203 | 3 |
| Theology and Education | EDU 3103 | 3 |
| Principles and Methods of Teaching | EDU 3203 | 3 |
Master Teacher |
EDU 4103 | 3 |
Total |
15 |
This concentration prepares women to model the characteristics of a Godly woman as outlined in Scripture. This is done through instruction in homemaking skills, and developing insights into home and family, while continuing to equip women to understand and engage the culture of today. This concentration challenges women both intellectually and practically, equipping them to impact women and families for Christ.
| Course Title | Course Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation to Homemaking* | HMK 2101 | 1 |
| Financial Stewardship | STW 2103 | 3 |
| Horner Homemaking Practicum | HMK 3001 | 1 |
| Biblical Model for the Home and Family* | HMK 3103 | 3 |
| Nutrition | HMK 3113 | 3 |
| Home and Family Management | HMK 3123 | 3 |
| Value of a Child | HMK 3203 | 3 |
Meal Preparation with Lab |
HMK 3204 | 4 |
Senior Seminar* |
HMK 4101 | 1 |
Basics of Design |
HMK 4103 | 3 |
Senior Practicum* |
HMK 4201 | 1 |
Clothing Construction with Lab |
HMK 4204 | 4 |
Minimum hours needed to satisfy Homemaking Concentration requirements |
22 |
*Designates a required course
| Course Title | Course Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Missions | MIS 2013* | 3 |
| Missions Practicum | MIS 3316* | 6 |
| Linguistics Practicum | MIS 3323* | 3 |
| Evangelism Practicum | EVA 3313* | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
*Students pursuing the Missions Concentration are not required to complete MIS 3201 and EVA 2201. This reduces the total hours required for the Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with a Concentration in Missions to 127 hours.
The music concentration within the Bachelor of Arts degree exists for the purpose of providing foundational training and discipling of Christian musicians for the advancement of the Gospel through music ministry.
| Course Title | Course Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Auditioned Ensemble* (four semesters) | ENS 1xx1 | 4 |
Applied Study Five semesters from one of the following: |
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Instrument Organ Piano Voice Composition |
INS 1101-3101 ORG 1101-3101 PIA 1101-3101 VOI 1101-3101 COM 2101-4101 |
5 (1 ea.) |
| Piano Proficiency | PIA 1500 | 0 |
| Theory and Musicianship I | THY 1103 | 3 |
| Theory and Musicianship II | THY 1203 | 3 |
Total |
15 | |
*The student will choose from the following auditioned ensembles: Combo Lab, Guitar Ensemble, Handbell Ensemble, NewSound, Orchestra, Southwestern Chamber Chorale, Southwestern Singers, Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale, String Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble. |
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