Core Curriculum
The Christian liberal arts tradition has a long and
important history of emphasizing the inter-connected nature of
knowledge. The Briercrest College and Seminary core curriculum
reflects this legacy and provides the student with essential
knowledge upon which further disciplinary study will be
based.
While the core curriculum begins with a thorough
examination of the Christian Scriptures and theology, it also
requires sustained exploration of the theological and historical
nature of the Christian faith, both in its western and majority
world contexts.
The emphasis upon the Christian Scriptures and faith is
complemented by required study in English Literature and
Composition, Philosophy, the Social Sciences, the Global Community,
Fine Arts, Human Movement and Communication, and Scientific and
Numerical Literacy, all taught within an environment that takes the
intersection between faith and academic discipline
seriously.
Students are also asked to take an interdisciplinary
course in world view formation where perspectives from several
disciplines examine the nature of what makes up a Christian world
view. The core curriculum is required of all baccalaureate
students, and because its requirements range from introductory to
advanced classes, it is typically taken over the entire three years
of a student's studies.
Core Curriculum: Four-Year Bachelor Degrees
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| Category |
Credit
Hours |
Comments |
| Biblical Studies |
15 |
BLST 103 Gospels
BLST 111 Old Testament Literature
9 credit hours of Biblical Studies electives (minimum of 3
credit hours at the 300+ level) including:
3 credit hours in Old Testament studies
3 credit hours New Testament studies
|
Theology
|
9 |
THEO 115 Introduction to Christian Theology
6 credit hours of Theology electives (minimum of 3 credit
hours at the 300+ level) |
| Spiritual Formation |
3 |
THEO 112 Spiritual Formation |
| Christianity and the Church |
12 |
One course from each section:
Section A: The Church in Theological
Perspective
CM 101 Foundations of Church Ministry
THEO 337 The Church and the Kingdom
THEO 370 Theology of Mission
Section B: The Ancient and Medieval
Church
HIS 237 History of Christianity I
Section C: The Western Church
HIS 238 History of Christianity II
HIS 431 History of Christianity in Canada
HIS 433 History of Christianity in the USA
Section D: The Global Church
CM 105 Perspectives in Mission
CM 405 Current Issues in Mission
HIS 339 World Christianity from the Colonial Period to the
Present
HIS 451 History of Christian-Muslim Relations
THEO 370 Theology of Mission |
| English Literature |
6 |
ENG 100 Literature and Composition I
One course from:
ENG 101 Literature and Composition II
ENG 110 Introduction to Poetry
|
| Philosophy |
3 |
One course from:
PHI 100 Introduction to Philosophy I
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy II
|
| Social Sciences |
6 |
Two courses from the following disciplines:
Administration, Anthropology, Economics, Native Studies,
Psychology, Sociology
|
| The Global Community |
3 |
One course from:
ANTH 200 Cultural Anthropology
ENG 322 World Literatures in English
GLST 301 Globalization
HIS 100 Issues in World History I
HIS 101 Issues in World History II
HIS 351 Islamic History and Society in the Classical
Era
HIS 352 Islamic History and Society in
the Medieval and Modern Eras
HIS 361 History of the Modern Middle East
HIS 362 History of Modern South Asia
HIS 420 Empire and Imperialism in World History
HIS 451 History of Christian-Muslim Relations
Modern Language Elective
NTST 110 Introduction to Native Studies
RLST 311 World Religions
SOC 396 Urban Sociology
|
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
3 |
One course from:
IDST 200 Interdisciplinary Studies: Modernity and
Postmodernity
IDST 400 Advanced Studies in Christian World Views
|
| Fine Arts, Human Movement, and
Communication |
3 |
3 credit hours from:
COMM 104 Public Speaking
COMM/PAST 355 Homiletics
FIN 110 Introduction to Fine Arts
KIN 262 Physical Activities and Wellness
MUS 130 Basic Voice (2) + Applied Music (1)
MUS 140 Basic Piano (2) + Applied Music (1)
MUS/THEA 340 Musical Theatre Workshop
THEA 221 Acting I
Ensembles (2) + Applied Music (1)
Any three of: DAN 100, 101, 105, 106, 107, Private Lessons
- Dance |
| Scientific and Numerical
Literacy |
3 |
One course from:
BIOL 115 Human Structure and Function
BU 211 Financial Accounting
CMP 127 Introduction to Computers
CMP 315 Management Information Systems
ECON 100 Microeconomics
ECON 101 Macroeconomics
GEOG 100 Physical Geography of Canada I: Earth
Science
GEOG 101 Physical Geography of Canada II:
Weather, Climate, Ecosystems
HIS 441 Christianity and Science from Copernicus to Creation
Science
MATH 101 Introduction to Finite Mathematics
MATH 110 Financial Mathematics
MATH 292 Quantitative Methods
|
| Portfolio |
Pass/Fail |
PRT 400 Senior Portfolio |
| Service and Experiential Learning |
Pass/Fail |
SL 1-6 (non-credit) http://www.briercrest.ca/college/academics/service-and-experiential-learning/ |
| Total Core |
66 |
|
| Degree Requirements |
126/127 |
|
Core Curriculum: Associate Degrees
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The core requirements for the Associate of Arts degree follow
the same principles and pattern as that of the baccalaureate
degree, although in modified form. Students who take an Associate
of Arts degree at Briercrest will be able to seamlessly continue
their studies toward a BA degree.
| Category |
Credit Hours |
Comments |
| Biblical Studies |
9 |
BLST 103 Gospels
BLST 111 Old Testament Literature
3 credit hours of Biblical Studies elective |
| Theology |
3 |
THEO 115 Introduction to Christian Theology |
| Spiritual Formation |
3 |
THEO 112 Spiritual Formation |
| Christianity and the Church |
6 |
One course from any two of the following
sections:
Section A: The Church in Theological
Perspective
CM 101 Foundations of Church Ministry
THEO 337 The Church and the Kingdom
THEO 370 Theology of Mission
Section B: The Ancient and Medieval
Church
HIS 237 History of Christianity I
Section C: The Western Church
HIS 238 History of Christianity II
HIS 431 History of Christianity in Canada
HIS 433 History of Christianity in the USA
Section D: The Global Church
CM 105 Perspectives in Mission
CM 405 Current Issues in Mission
HIS 339 World Christianity from the Colonial Period to the
Present
HIS 451 History of Christian-Muslim Relations
THEO 370 Theology of Mission |
| English Literature |
6 |
ENG 100 Literature and Composition I
One course from:
ENG 101 Literature and Composition II
ENG 110 Introduction to Poetry |
| |
3 |
One course from: |
| Philosophy |
0-3 |
PHI 100 Introduction to Philosophy I
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy II |
| Social Sciences |
0-3 |
One course from:
Administration, Anthropology, Economics, Native Studies,
Psychology, Sociology |
| The Global Community |
0-3 |
One course from:
ANTH 200 Cultural Anthropology
ENG 322 World Literatures in English
GLST 301 Globalization
HIS 100 Issues in World History I
HIS 101 Issues in World History II
HIS 351 Islamic History and Society in the Classical
Era
HIS 352 Islamic
History and Society in the Medieval and Modern Eras
HIS 361 History of the Modern Middle East
HIS 362 History of Modern South Asia
HIS 420 Empire and Imperialism in World
History
HIS 451 History of Christian-Muslim Relations
Modern Language Elective
NTST 110 Introduction to Native Studies
RLST 311 World Religions
SOC 396 Urban Sociology |
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
0-3 |
One course from:
IDST 200 Interdisciplinary Studies: Modernity and
Postmodernity
IDST 400 Advanced Studies in Christian World Views |
| Fine Arts, Human Movement, and Communication |
0-3 |
3 credit hours from:
COMM 104 Public Speaking
COMM/PAST 355 Homiletics
FIN 110 Introduction to Fine Arts
KIN 262 Physical Activities and Wellness
MUS 130 Basic Voice (2) + Applied Music (1)
MUS 140 Basic Piano (2) + Applied Music (1)
MUS/THEA 340 Musical Theatre Workshop
THEA 221 Acting I
Ensembles (2) + Applied Music (1)
Any three of: DAN 100, 101, 105, 106, 107, Private
Lessons - Dance |
| Scientific and Numerical Literacy |
0-3 |
One course from:
BIOL 115 Human Structure and Function
BU 211 Financial Accounting
CMP 127 Introduction to Computers
CMP 315 Management Information Systems
ECON 100 Microeconomics
ECON 101 Macroeconomics
GEOG 100 Physical Geography of Canada I: Earth Science
GEOG 101 Physical Geography of Canada II: Weather,
Climate, Ecosystems
HIS 441 Christianity and Science from Copernicus to Creation
Science
MATH 101 Introduction to Finite Mathematics
MATH 110 Financial Mathematics
MATH 292 Quantitative Methods |
| Service Learning |
Pass/Fail |
SL 1-2 (non-credit)
http://www.briercrest.ca/college/academics/service-and-experiential-learning/
|
| Total Core |
30 |
|
| Degree Requirements |
63 |
|
