Christian Studies, BA
Students in CBU’s Christian studies program will develop a deeper understanding of Christianity and a deeper love for Christ, well prepared for seminary or ministry.
Program Intro
Students in CBU's Christian studies program will study the Bible, church history and the Christian faith. They'll gain not only a heart to serve but a biblical and theological foundation to effectively minister to people in and out of church.
Students who double major in Christian studies can apply to receive a $3,000 per year scholarship.
Why Study Christian Studies at CBU?
All full-time faculty in the School of Christian Ministries are experts in their field, gladly grounded in biblical truth, and completely committed to the historic beliefs of the Christian faith. Many have served as pastors and youth leaders, and all are active members of local churches. They seek to honor God by lovingly investing their time in students and modeling the Christian life.
What You'll Learn
Students who complete a bachelor's degree in Christian studies will learn the following:
- Biblically Centered: Demonstrate biblical literacy of the Old and New Testaments,
including historical, contextual and literary parameters, and principles of biblical
interpretation.
- Theologically Grounded: Christian studies majors will know and integrate the historic
doctrines of the Christian faith.
- Historically Informed: Christian studies majors will integrate their learning with
the people, events and ideas that have shaped the Christian faith in the past.
- Philosophically Conscious: Students will know the basic parameters of the Christian
worldview.
- Ethically Engaged: Demonstrate the implications of commitment to Jesus Christ through development of personal character and engagement of societal and communal responsibility consistent with the biblical faith.
- Practically Equipped: Apply their theological commitment/foundation to the church, in both its local and global contexts, as servant leaders.
Program Details
CST 230: Jesus and the Gospels
An investigation of the testimony provided by the Gospels concerning the life of Jesus of Nazareth.
CST 350: Biblical Interpretation
A historical and theoretical consideration of interpretative methodology as illustrated by and applied to selected texts from various portions of the biblical materials.
CST 360: Church History
A survey of the development of the Christian church from the close of the New Testament period to the present time.
Jeff Cate, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament
Office Phone: 951-343-4491
E-mail: jcate@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Eugene and Billie Yeager Center B243
Anthony Chute, Ph.D.
Professor of Church History
Associate Dean, School of Christian Ministries
Office Phone: 951-343-4264
E-mail: achute@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Eugene and Billie Yeager Center B244
Adamson Co, Ph.D.
Professor of Theology
Office Phone: 951-552-8631
E-mail: aco@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Eugene and Billie Yeager Center B212
D. Jeffrey Mooney, Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament
Office Phone: 951-343-4517
E-mail: jmooney@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Eugene and Billie Yeager Center B245
I was a blank slate for biblical knowledge and understanding when I entered CBU, and, when I left, I was prepared to serve God overseas through International Mission Board's Journeyman program to reach an unreached people group in North Africa.
Tyler Mitchell '11
Area Director, The Fellowship of Christian Athletes
I learned how to read and interpret Scripture, and how to share what I am learning with those around me. I saw extreme improvement in my writing, research and reading habits, and I have made friendships at CBU that I hope to have for the rest of my life.
Emily Culmer '17
Career Possibilities
Graduates of CBU's Christian studies program will be well prepared for seminary and various ministry opportunities. Some careers listed below may require further education.
- Youth Pastor
- Executive Pastor
- Lead Pastor
- Pastoral Staff
- Church Planter
- Private School Teacher
- Children's Minister
- Discipleship Leader
- University Professor
- Campus Ministry
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Next Steps
Join our community. At CBU, you’ll be challenged to become an individual whose skills, integrity, and sense of purpose glorify God and distinguish you in the world.