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Associate of Christian Studies
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The Associate of Christian Studies program is designed to
prepare students for effective leadership roles within the
local church, particularly related to bi-vocational or volunteer
ministry.
Course Requirements for the Associate of Christian
Studies Degree
| DEGREE REQUIREMENTS |
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| General Studies Requirements |
A.C.S. |
| Computer
Science |
3 |
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COSC
1301 |
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| Developing
A Christian Mind |
3 |
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DCM
2301 |
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| English |
6 |
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ENG
1301 and 1302 |
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| Fine
Arts |
3 |
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ART
1306 or COMA
1306 or MUSI
1306 |
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| Foundations
for Excellence
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0-1 |
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FOUN
1101 is required of those entering DBU with fewer
than 15 credit hours (AP, CLEP, IB, or dual/concurrent
credit earned while in high school does not count towards
these 15 credit hours). |
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| History
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6 |
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HIST 1301, 1302, 2301, or 2302 |
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| Kinesiology
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0-2 |
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KNES
1101 and one additional activity course (KNES
1102-1122);
for veterans or those 25 years of age or older prior to
enrollment at DBU, KNES courses are waived
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| Mathematics
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3-4 |
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MATH 1301 or 1303
or 1307
or 1405
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| Natural
Science (1000 or 2000 level courses only) |
3-4 |
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One laboratory
science selected from Biology,
Chemistry,
Geology,
Physical
Science, or Physics
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| Religion |
6 |
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RELI
1301 and 1302
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| Social
Science |
6 |
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POLS
2301 American National Government
required for all students.
Select
an additional course from the following disciplines
not already listed in the Christian Studies core course
requirements:
ECON,
PHIL,
POLS,
PSYC,
or SOCI
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| Total General Studies Requirements |
39-44 |
| Christian
Studies Core Courses |
30 |
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CHST
3301 Introduction to Religious Education
CHST
3309 Spiritual Formation for Christian Ministry
CHST
4302 Practicum in Religious Education I
RELI 3304 Christian Doctrine
RELI 3305 Principles of Biblication Interpretation
Select
six additional hours in Biblical studies or Christian
studies
Select
one of the four following concentrations:
Concentration
in Education Ministry
If the student desires to prepare for a career
in the education ministry of the church, his/her specific
hours will be:
CHST
4301 The Educational Ministry of the Church
RELI
3372 Church Administration
Select one of the following:
CHST
3304 Religion and Older Persons
CHST
4306 Children’s Ministry in the Church
CHST
4307 Youth Ministry in the Church
Concentration
in Christian Leadership
If the student desires to prepare for a career in Christian
Leadership, his/her specific hours will be:
MANA
3301 Principles of Management
MANA
4322 Servant Leadership
RELI
3372 Church Administration
Concentration
in Sports Ministry
If the student desires to prepare for a career in Sports
Ministry, his/her specific hours will be:
KNES
2305 Coaching Today’s Athlete
KNES
3310 Recreational Leadership
KNES
3301 Sports Ethics
KNES
4302 Organization and Administration of Physical
and Athletic Programs
Concentration
in Music Ministry
If the student desires to prepare for a career in Music
Ministry, his/her specific hours will be:
MUSI
3311 Pedagogy of Music Education
MUSI
4305 Hymnology
MUSI
4306 Church Music Administration3
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| Total
Credit Hours Required |
69-74 |
Minimum GPA Required for Graduation from Dallas Baptist University
DBU requires a minimum cumulative, major, and minor GPA of 2.0 (comprised of transfer and DBU hours). In addition to this requirement, DBU also requires a DBU minimum cumulative, major, and minor GPA of 2.0 (comprised of DBU residency hours).
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