Community Transformation and Social Engagement (BS - Accelerated)
Location: 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.
Major Details:
36 Credits - General Education
30 Credits - Biblical Studies
30 Credits - Community Transformation and Social Engagement
24 Credits - Electives
TOTAL - 120 Credits
Curriculum Plan
General Education (36 Credits)
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
| LAN 305 | Inquiry Based College Research and Writing | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
LIT ____
| LIT Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
HIS ____
| HIS Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
SCI ____
| SCI CORE (100/200 Level) | 3 |
SCI L ____
| SCI Core Lab | 0 |
MAT ____
| MAT Core | 3 |
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| Human Culture Elective | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
Community Transformation and Social Engagement (30 Credits)
Biblical Studies (30 Credits)
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 105 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
| FST 101 | The Gospel Shapes and Moves Us | 3 |
| FST 102 | Disciple Making | 3 |
Electives (24 Credits)