Community Transformation and Social Engagement (BS - Accelerated)
Philadelphia Only
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Majors: Biblical Studies, Community Transformation and Social Engagement
Major Mission: The Community Transformation and Social Engagement (CTSE) major will equip students to implement Christ-centered transformation in diverse communities through biblical leadership in the areas of both private and public sectors. The CTSE major will equip students with both the knowledge and experience in analyzing, leading, and implementing tools needed to bring about community transformation.
Major Outcomes - Students will:
- Develop and integrate their Christian worldview into the position of a community leader who facilitates community transformation.
- Discover the various components needed to effectively work in a community of diversity in order to implement change and transformation.
- Gain practical experience in three areas of community involvement including ministry, government, and business.
- Analyze and apply concepts of reconciliation, negotiation, and creative collaborations to effect change in communities.
- Acquire leadership tools in order to lead effectively and mentor others in the area of leadership.
Curriculum Plan
Year One
Fall Semester
FST 101
| | |
| BIB 105 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
| MAT 212 | Fundamental Mathematics with Modern Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Year Two
Fall Semester
| SOC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| LIT 101 | Poetry, Fiction & Drama | 3 |
FST 102
| | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| HIS 207 | African American History 1519 to 1890 | 3 |
| SCI 251 | Scientific Disciplines | 3 |
CTSE 101
| | |
| PHI 201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Spring Semester
| HUM 302 | Media: Conveyor of Cultural Ideas | 3 |
| BOT 330 | Wisdom Literature | 3 |
| LAN 305 | Inquiry Based College Research and Writing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| CML 210 | Fundamentals of Leadership | 3 |
| SWK 204 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| ICS 331 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
CTSE 200
| | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Spring Semester
HIS 4___
| History Elective | 3 |
CTSE 300
| | |
CTSE 301
| | |
CTSE 400
| | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Fifth Year
Fall Semester
CTSE 401
| | |
CTSE 402
| | |
| LIT 321 | C.S. Lewis | 3 |
____ ____
| Elective | 3 |
____ ____
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
____ ____
| Elective | 3 |
____ ____
| Elective | 3 |
____ ____
| Elective | 3 |
____ ____
| Elective | 3 |
____ ____
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |