Sports Media & Journalism Programs of Study
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
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
- Doctorate Degree
Prior Knowledge/prerequisites
The prerequisite for enrollment in the Associate of Sports Media and Journalism is a GED or High School Diploma. For enrollment in the Bachelor of Sports Media and Journalism is in earned Associate of Sports Media and Journalism. For enrollment in the Master of Sports Media and Journalism is an earned degree in Bachelor of Sports Media and Journalism. For enrollment in the Doctor of Sports Media and Journalism is an earned degree in Master of Sports Media and Journalism. These prerequisites should include a minimum of 19 credit hours in Bible.
Course # Course Name Credit
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
Th-221 Bible Doctrine I 3 credit hours
Th-222 Bible Doctrine II 3 credit hours
Ma-131 Basic Mathematics 3 credit hours
Th-331 Systematic Theology I 3 credit hours
Th-332 Systematic Theology II 3 credit hours
Rm-JRN101 Digital & Media Literacy 3 credit hours
Rm-JRN 200 Elements of Journalism 3 credit hours
Rm-JRN 201 Multimedia News Writing and Editing 3 credit hours
Rm-JRN 301 Newsgathering & Reporting 3 credit hours
Rm-JRN 321 Visual Journalism 3 credit hours
Rm-JRN 331 Advanced Writing & Editing for the Media 3 credit hours
Rm-JRN 333 Ethics in Journalism 3 credit hours
Rm-JRN 335 Cyber-journalism 3 credit hours
Rm-JRN 339 Global Journalism 3 credit hours
Rm-JRN 341 Specialized Journalism 3 credit hours
Rm-JRN 410 Journalism Law 4 credit hours
Total 64 credit hours
Course # Course Name Credit
Bi-233 Bible Archeology 3 credit hours
En-133 English Literature 3 credit hours
Pm-221 Pastoral Ministry 3 credit hours
Pm-222 Minister & His Mission 3 credit hours
Pm-223 Beginning Homiletics 3 credit hours
Pm-224 Pastoral Administration 3 credit hours
Rm-JRN 308 Editing for Publications 3 credit hours
Rm-JRN 350 Introduction to Journalism 3 credit hours
Rm-JRN 412 Advanced Editorial & Feature Writing 4 credit hours
Rm-JRN 415 Methods of Research &
Analysis in Journalism 4 credit hours
Rm-JRN 425 Journalism & Politics 4 credit hours
Rm-JRN 430 Photo-journalism 4 credit hours
Rm-JRN 431 Document Design 4 credit hours
Rm-JRN 433 Feature Writing 4 credit hours
Rm-JRN 536 Literary Journalism 4 credit hours
Rm-JRN 538 Editorial, Column, and Review Writing 4 credit hours
Rm-JRN 542 Journalism in the Digital Age 4 credit hours
Rm-JRN 597 Journalism & Mass Communication
Capstone 4 credit hours
Total 64 credit hours
Course # Course Name Credit
Th-539 Interpreting Scriptures 4 credit hours
Th-540 Biblical Phenomenology 4 credit hours
Rm-JRN 500 Journalism Newspaper Seminar 4 credit hours
Rm-JRN 510 Journalism Magazine Seminar 4 credit hours
Rm-JRN 518 News Writing 3 credit hours
Rm-JRN 520 Essential Reporting Skills 3 credit hours
Rm-JRN 526 Contemporary American Magazines 4 credit hours
Rm-JRN 529 Reporting 4 credit hours
Rm-JRN 530 Special Topics in Journalism 4 credit hours
Rm-JRN 532 The Converged Newsroom 3 credit hours
Rm-JRN 533 Sports Writing 3 credit hours
Rm-JRN 541 Directed Study in Journalism 4 credit hours
Rm-JRN 598 Internship in Journalism 4 credit hours
Total 48 credit hours
SPT-698 Master’s Thesis 6 credit hours