Fine Arts Programs of Study
college of Arts in Religion
- Face-to-Face Delivery
Program Description
The degrees offered in Divinity are awarded to students completing 64 credit hours for Associate of Arts; an additional 64 credit hours for Bachelor of Arts; 48 Credit hours for Master and 68 Credit Hours for Doctorate. This program is designed to combine the core classes’ electives, and special topics with the general requirement for completion of each degree study.
program objectives
The objectives of these programs are basic to the institution’s general purpose and philosophy, and are in keeping with the objectives of the particular concentration. Specifically, these programs of study enable students to:
1. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the Bible, including a comprehensive understanding of the major books on Human Services
2. Develop an understanding of the underlying principles of Biblical
interpretation;
3. Apply correct biblical principles in decision making and personal Christian
growth;
4. Make effective use of the Bible in a particular ministry of general Christian
service;
5. Develop a understanding of the historical application Human Services of
religion in America and elsewhere;
6. Develop a working knowledge of various manuscripts and translation of
the Bible;
7. Achieve skills in research methodology and preparation of major research
projects.
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor Degree
- Master Degree
Prior Knowledge/prerequisites
The prerequisite for enrollment in the Associate of Fine Arts is a GED or High School Diploma. For enrollment in the Bachelor of Fine Arts is in earned Associate of Fine Arts. For enrollment in the Master of Fine Arts is an earned degree in Bachelor of Fine Arts. For enrollment in the Doctor of Fine Arts is an earned degree in Master of Fine Arts. These prerequisites should include a minimum of 19 credit hours in Bible.
Course # Course Name Credit
En-131 English Grammar 3 credit hours
En-132 English Composition 3 credit hours
Bi-122 O.T Survey 3 credit hours
Bi-123 N.T. Survey 3 credit hours
Bi-134 Manners & Customs I 3 credit hours
Bi-135 Manners & Customs II 3 credit hours
Pm-121 Biblical Research & Writing 2 credit hours
Ma-131 Basic Mathematics 3 credit hours
Mi-121 Evangelism 3 credit hours
Th-221 Bible Doctrine I 3 credit hours
Th-222 Bible Doctrine II 3 credit hours
Bi-233 Bible Archeology 3 credit hours
Pm-223 Beginning Homiletics 3 credit hours
Th-331 Systematic Theology I 3 credit hours
Th-332 Systematic Theology II 3 credit hours
Rf-200 Introduction to Fine Arts 3 credit hours
Di-336 Finding the Historical Christ 2 credit hours
Re-THTR 101 Introduction to Acting 3 credit hours
Re-MUSC 105 Introduction to Music 3 credit hours
Re-THTR 110 Introduction to the Theatre 3 credit hours
Re-DANC 140 Introduction to Modern Dance 3 credit hours
Re-DANC 141 Ballet Fundamentals 3 credit hours
Total 64 credit hours
Course # Course Name Credit
Phil-431 Biblical Reasoning 3 credit hours
Bi-431 Poetic Books 3 credit hours
Bi-432 Heart of the New Testament 3 credit hours
Bi-433 Life of Paul 3 credit hours
Th-421 Law and Grace 3 credit hours
Re-DANC 320 Dance Survey I 3 credit hours
Re-DANC 321 Dance Survey II 3 credit hours
Re-MUSC 323 History of Jazz, Blues, Rock & Roll 3 credit hours
Re-MUSC 325 World Music 3 credit hours
Re-MUSC 327 Vocal Production and Performance 3 credit hours
Re-THTR 341 Acting I 3 credit hours
Re-THTR 342 Acting II 3 credit hours
Re-THTR 420 Theatre History: Prewriting to 1800 3 credit hours
Re-THTR 427 Children’s Theatre 3 credit hours
Re-THTR 439 Playwriting 3 credit hours
Re-THTR 442 Musical Theatre 3 credit hours
Re-THTR 448 Directing 3 credit hours
Rf-347 Dramatic Technique and Social Context 3 credit hours
Rf-349 New Comedy and the Visual 3 credit hours
Rf-345 A History of Theatre from Religious Environment 3 credit hours
Rf-490 Fine Arts Capstone Practicum 4 credit hours
Total 64 credit hours
Course # Course Name Credit
Th-549 Introduction to World Religion 3 credit hours
Ph-532 Comparative Religion 3 credit hours
Th-539 Interpreting Scriptures 4 credit hours
Th-558 Central Themes in Biblical Theology 4 credit hours
Rf- 341 Critical Perspective on Applied Theatre 3 credit hours
Rf-343 Evolution, Cognition, and performance 3 credit hours
Rf-345 A History of Theatre from Religious Environment II 3 credit hours
Rf-347 Dramatic Technique and Social Context II 3 credit hours
Rf-349 New Comedy and the Visual II 3 credit hours
Rf-351 World of Shakespeare 3 credit hours
Re-DANC 320 Dance Survey III 3 credit hours
Re-THTR 341 Acting III 3 credit hours
Re-MUSC 327 Vocal Production and Performance II 3 credit hours
Re-THTR 439 Playwriting 3 credit hours
Rf- 690 Fine Arts Capstone Practicum II 4 credit hours
Total 48 credit hours
SPT-698 Master’s Thesis 6 credit hours