St Thomas Christian University
Undergraduate Degree Program
The Baccalaureate Degree is normally the first academic degree awarded students in various fields of religious study, for the purpose of vocation, career, occupation, profession, ministry, educational, or life work. On the College level, a minimum of 120 semester credit hours of study or its equivalent is required. At S.T.C.U. a minimum thirty (30) credit hours must be in general education and a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours must be in Biblical Studies except for a degree in Biblical Studies which requires a minimum of sixty (60) credit hours in the Biblical Studies area.
We offer Baccalaureate Degrees in four (4) major areas of study
Biblical Studies
Pastoral Ministry
Religious Education
Christian Counseling
Application Fee: $100.00 - one time fee that covers all level courses at Saint Thomas Christian University
Tuition Cost (Undergraduate) $70.00/credit hour
Biblical Studies - 120 Credit hours needed
The division of Biblical Studies offers majors in Bible. Each of these majors is designed to equip an individual with a thorough knowledge of God's Word and various related subjects.
General Studies: 30 credit hour requirement
ENG 101 -English Composition l 3 required
MA 201- College Math 3 required
HIS 311 - American Government 3 required
HIS 212 - United States History 3 required
SCI 201 - Biology 3 required
LANGUAGE (Greek or Hebrew) 3 required
General Studies Electives 12 electives
Total 30You will need to complete a minimum of 12 elective credit hours to satisfy your requirement for General Studies (Please see the General Studies section).
Biblical Studies 30 core credit hour requirements.
BBL 151 - New Testament Survey 3 required
BBL 101 - Old Testament Survey 3 required
BBL 201 - Book of Acts 3 required
BBL 113 - Blood Covenant 3 required
BBL 104 - Hermeneutics 3 required
HIS 211 - American Church History 3 required
BBL 300 - Christian Ethics 3 required
BBL 121- Faith and Patience 3 required
BBL 304- Kingdom Period 3 required
BBL 131- Christian Character 3 required
Total 30You will need to complete another 30 credit hours of Bible/Biblical Studies to meet your requirements for a Bachelors Degree for Biblical Studies.
You will also need to complete an additional 30 credit hours of electives from any subject area to totally complete your degree. (Please see course listings)
Pastoral Ministry Degree Program - 120 Credit hours needed
The Baccalaureate in Pastoral Ministry is designed for the individual who desires to enter into the area of the Pastorate. Along with the emphasis on Biblical instruction, the student will also be given instruction on the practical aspects of the ministry, such as, Church Administration, Special Ministries, Homiletics, and Pastoral Care and Counseling. The major will equip those planning to attend seminary or a preparation for youth ministry upon graduation. on the College level, a minimum of 120 semester credit hours of study or its equivalent is required. Thirty (30) credit hours must be in General Education and thirty (30) credit hours in Biblical Studies. This is the breakdown of the Core Curriculum for Pastoral Ministry.
General Studies: 30 credit hour requirement
ENG 101 -English Composition l 3 required
MA 201- College Math 3 required
HIS 311 - American Government 3 required
HIS 212 - United States History 3 required
SCI 201 - Biology 3 required
LANGUAGE (Greek or Hebrew) 3 required
General Studies Electives 12 electives
Total 30
You will need to complete a minimum of 12 elective credit hours to satisfy your requirement for General Studies (Please see the General Studies section).
Pastoral Ministries 30 core credit hour requirements.
MIN 202 - Homiletics I 3 required
MIN 303 - The Pastor, His Life, and Work 3 required
MIN 203 - Pastoral Leadership 3 required
HRM 402 - Human Resource Management 3 required
MIN 401 - Pastoral-Mentoring 3 required
CCO 312 - Counseling Christian Workers 3 required
MIN 305 - Ministerial Ethics 3 required
MIN 307 - Children's Ministry 3 required
HIS 312 - History of Christianity in the
United States & Canada 3 required
Leadership of Practical Theology 3 requiredTotal 30
You will need to complete an additional 60 hours of electives 30 of which must be in the Bible/Biblical Studies area.
Christian Education Degree Program - 120 Credit hours needed
The Baccalaureate in Christian Education is designed for the student who wants to pursue a career in the field of Christian Education. On the College level, a minimum of 120 semester credit hours of study or its equivalent is required. Thirty (30) credit hours must be in General Education and thirty (30) in Biblical Studies. This is the breakdown of Core Curriculum for Christian Education.
General Studies: 30 credit hour requirement
ENG 101 -English Composition l 3 required
MA 201- College Math 3 required
HIS 311 - American Government 3 required
HIS 212 - United States History 3 required
SCI 201 - Biology 3 required
LANGUAGE (Greek or Hebrew) 3 required
General Studies Electives 12 electives
Total 30
You will need to complete a minimum of 12 elective credit hours to satisfy your requirement for General Studies (Please see the General Studies section).
Christian Education 30 core credit hour requirements.
CED 302- Christian Education 3 required
CED 303 - History of Christian Education 3 required
CED 304 - Teaching Methods 3 required
CED 305 - Administering Christian Education 3 required
CED 306- A Vision with A Task 3 required
CED 307- Sunday School Standards 3 required
CED 309- Education that is Christian 3 required
CED 310 - Elementary Principal's Survival Guide 3 required
CED 311 -Introduction to Christian Education 3 required
CED 313 - A Christian Approach to Education 3 required
Total 30You will need to complete an additional 60 hours of electives 30 of which must be in the Bible/Biblical Studies area.
Christian Counseling Degree Program - 120 Credit hours needed
The Baccalaureate in Christian Counseling requires 120 semesters' credit hours of study or its equivalent. A minimum of 42 semester credit hours must be in the Counseling Field. Thirty (30) credit hours must be in General Education and thirty (30) in Biblical Studies.
The Baccalaureate in Christian Counseling is designed for the student who wants to pursue an entry level career in the field of Christian Counseling.
General Studies: 30 credit hour requirement
ENG 101 -English Composition l 3 required
MA 201- College Math 3 required
HIS 311 - American Government 3 required
HIS 212 - United States History 3 required
SCI 201 - Biology 3 required
LANGUAGE (Greek or Hebrew) 3 required
General Studies Electives 12 electives
Total 30You will need to complete a minimum of 12 elective credit hours to satisfy your requirement for General Studies (Please see the General Studies section).
Christian Counseling 42 core credit hour requirements.
PSY 462- Introduction to Psychology and Counseling 3 required
CCO 322 - Counseling Families 3 required
CCO 348- Sexual Disorders 3 required
CCO 460 - Counseling the Depressed 3 required
CCO 454 - Counseling for Substance Abuse & Addiction 3 required
CCO 324 - Understanding How Others Misunderstand You 3 required
CCO 320 - Counseling in Times of Crisis 3 required
CCO 430 - Counseling for Family Violence and Abuse 3 required
CCO 452- Counseling and Guilt 3 required
CCO 302 -Innovative Approaches to Counseling 3 required
CCO 426- Counseling and Marriage 3 required
PSY 312 - Psychological Testing 3 required
LAB 6 required
Total 42
You will need to complete an additional 48 hours of electives 30 of which must be in the Bible/Biblical Studies area.
