Bachelor of Religious Education Degree (four years) Biblical Studies 42 credit hours
Liberal Arts Studies 43 credit hours Concentration Studies 30 credit hours Free Electives 6 credit hours
Associate of Applied Science Degree – Bible/Theology Emphasis (two years) Biblical Studies 24 credit hours
Liberal Arts Studies 30 credit hours Concentration Studies 3 credit hours Free Electives 3 credit hours
Associate of Applied Science Degree – Christian Ministries Emphasis (two years) Biblical Studies 21 credit hours
Liberal Arts Studies 24 credit hours Concentration Studies 15 credit hours
The one-year certificate programs concentrate in either Bible/Theology or in a concentration studies area. Definitions for each of these areas are listed below:
Biblical Studies – Students at Davis College major in Biblical Studies. The College’s purpose is to teach students to apply the Bible and to minister it effectively to others. In fact, four-year graduates of Davis College will have studied virtually every part of the Bible and will have systematically studied each doctrine of the Christian faith by the time they finish. For this reason, substitutions of core Bible and Theology courses are not allowed, although any course with a BIBL or THEO prefix can be used to satisfy a Bible/Theology elective. Liberal Arts Studies – It is the philosophy of Davis College that general studies lead to a well-rounded and broad-based understanding of the world. There is a certain body of knowledge and skills that are expected of every college graduate regardless of where and how one serves or which school they attend. Because of this, graduates of Davis College are required to have the essential skills for living and a basic knowledge of subjects outside their areas of specialization. A basic but broad-based knowledge of English, history, religion, psychology, mathematics, science, and artistic expression are required at Davis College. In addition, graduates should know how to listen and communicate effectively, live healthy lives, lead their families, and interact with others with compassion and understanding. Concentration Studies – Davis College is a college of ministry. All Concentration Studies courses contribute to preparing students for effective ministry in a culturally relevant, dynamically challenging way. The purpose in providing a variety of ministry concentrations is to equip students with the ability to communicate the Word of God to others by using the spiritual gifts and abilities Christ has given them. Program Electives Davis College distinguishes twelve types of electives: Biblical/Theological electives, Liberal Arts electives, Concentration electives, Fine Arts electives, Science electives, Counseling electives, History electives, Literature electives, Math electives, and TESL electives. Students and their advisors should use the symbols listed in the course titles (see “Course Descriptions”) to determine which courses can be used to satisfy which electives. The registrar, with the guidance from the curriculum committee and the vice president of academic affairs, has final authority in determining which courses satisfy area electives. The following requirements govern the satisfaction of electives: 1. Courses may not be counted toward two concentration requirements at the same time. 2. Liberal Arts electives for the BRE program must encompass at least two different disciplines. 3. Students who have satisfied area electives through transfer credit should take other electives in areas that they have not already pursued.
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