Religion B.A. with a Concentration in Youth Leadership
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NOTE: The 2020-2021 Academic Year will be the final year that academic degree listed as "Bachelor of Arts in Religion" will be offered and listed on diplomas and transcripts. Effective the 2021-2022 Academic Year, diplomas issued for the Department of Theology will state "Bachelor of Arts in Theology"; transcripts will also reflect this change in the academic degree name. This is a degree name change only and will not impact academic course numbers or academic program requirements. Questions, contact the Office of the Registrar.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements | 54-52 | |
| Theology Major Core Requirements | 38 | |
| Youth Leadership Studies Concentration Requirements | 35 | |
| Total Units | 127-125 | |
Theology Major Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BINT-270 | Resrch Meth/Study of Scripture | 3 |
| BLAN-101 | Introduction to Biblical Lang. | 3 |
| ICST-272 | Theology/Church Mission | 2 |
| ICST-288 | Theology in an Intercultural Context | 3 |
| NT-462 | Selected Themes/NT Theology | 3 |
| OT-472 | Selected Themes/OT Theology | 3 |
| PHIL-201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PLST-310 | Intro/Christian Leadership | 2 |
| PLST-312 | Intro/Pastoral Care | 2 |
| PLST-314 | Intro/Preaching & Teaching | 2 |
| PLST-420 | Disciplines/Spiritual Life | 3 |
| THEO-318 | Systematic Theology I Anthropology, Christology, Soteriology | 3 |
| THEO-320 | Systematic Theology II: Pneumatology Ecclesiology, Eschatology | 3 |
| THEO-499C | Theo/Min/Post-Chrstn Context | 3 |
| Total Units | 38 | |
Note: The configuration of the Theology Major Core Requirements is built upon the Core Curriculum courses in Theology (see Core Curriculum section of this catalog)
Youth Leadership Studies Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ICST-102 | Intro/Intercultural Studies | 3 |
| YLST-324 | Intro/Youth Ministry | 2 |
| PLST-425 | Narrative/Expository Preaching | 3 |
| PLST-430 | Management/Christian Organztns | 3 |
| PSYC-221 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PLST-461 | Integrative Field Studies | 3 |
| Upper Division Biblical Interpretation (BINT)/New Testament (NT)/ Old Testament (OT) Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Church History (CHIS) Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division New Testament (NT) Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Upper Division Old Testament (OT) Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Upper Division Philosophy (PHIL)/Theology (THEO) Electives 1 | 6 | |
| Total Units | 35 | |
| 1 | Upper Division course are those numbered at the 300 and 400 level. |
Disclaimer: This sample Four Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the Department of Theology.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-120C | Persuasive Writing | 3 |
| ICST-102 | Intro/Intercultural Studies | 3 |
| KINE-145C | Lifetime Fitness/Wellness Lect | 1 |
| KINE-146C | Lifetime Fitness/Well Activity | 1 |
| THEO-103C | Intro to Theology | 3 |
| SOC-PLCR | Social Science Core Curriculum Reqm't | 3 |
| CORE-100C | Cornerstone | 1 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| NT-101C | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| BLAN-101 | Introduction to Biblical Lang. | 3 |
| SOC-PLCR | Social Science Core Curriculum Reqm't | 3 |
| HSPS-PLCR | History/Political Sci Core Requirement | 3 |
| MATH-PLCR | Math Core Req Data Or Stats | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| ENGL-220C | Researched Writing | 3 |
| BINT-270 | Resrch Meth/Study of Scripture | 3 |
| ICST-272 | Theology/Church Mission | 2 |
| ICST-288 | Theology in an Intercultural Context | 3 |
| HIST-PLHD | History Core Requirement | 3 |
| COMM-201C | Speech Composition and Presentation | 3 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| OT-201C | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| PHIL-201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| ENGL-230C | Literature and the Human Experience | 3 |
| FINA-PLCR | Fine Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 |
| NSCI-PLCR | Science Lec/Lab Requirement | 4 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| PLST-310 | Intro/Christian Leadership | 2 |
| PLST-314 | Intro/Preaching & Teaching | 2 |
| PLST-420 | Disciplines/Spiritual Life | 3 |
| PSYC-320 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| YLST-324 | Intro/Youth Ministry | 2 |
| THEO-318 | Systematic Theology I Anthropology, Christology, Soteriology | 3 |
| THEO-PLUD | THEO or PHIL U/D Elective | 3 |
| Units | 18 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| PLST-312 | Intro/Pastoral Care | 2 |
| PLST-425 | Narrative/Expository Preaching | 3 |
| THEO-300C | Developing a Christian World View | 3 |
| THEO-320 | Systematic Theology II: Pneumatology Ecclesiology, Eschatology | 3 |
| BINT-PLUD3 | BINT NT or OT U/D Elective | 3 |
| OT-PLUD | OT U/D Elective | 3 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| OT-472 | Selected Themes/OT Theology | 3 |
| PLST-440 | Pastoral Care/Counseling | 3 |
| NT-PLUD | NT Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| CHIS-PLUD | CHIS U/D elective | 3 |
| CHIS-400C | Christian Heritage | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| NT-462 | Selected Themes/NT Theology | 3 |
| PLST-430 | Management/Christian Organztns | 3 |
| PLST-461 | Integrative Field Studies | 3 |
| THEO-499C | Theo/Min/Post-Chrstn Context | 3 |
| THEO-PLUD | THEO or PHIL U/D Elective | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 128 | |