The Christian studies minor from CBU allows students to more deeply study the Bible, church history and the Christian faith.

Students may earn a minor in Christian studies by completing the following 18 units.

A survey of the books of the Old Testament and their theological contribution to the overall storyline of the Bible. Attention is also given to the historical and cultural context of ancient Israel. Fulfills general education requirement for non-Christian Studies majors. (3 Units)

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CST110-A
Co, Adamson
01/12/2026 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Park Building 202
CST110-F
Gill, John J
01/12/2026 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Mission Hall 109
CST110-G
Gill, John J
01/12/2026 T 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Health Science Campus ONLN
CST110-C
Mooney, David Jeffrey
01/12/2026 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Park Building 125
CST110-B
Mooney, David Jeffrey
01/12/2026 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Park Building 125
CST110-D
Mooney, David Jeffrey
01/12/2026 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Park Building 125

A survey of the books of the New Testament and their contributions to the overall storyline of the Bible. Special attention is given to the life of Jesus and the development of the early church in their historical, cultural, and theological settings. Fulfills general education requirement for non-Christian Studies majors. (3 Units)

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CST130-K
Reynolds, Stephen A.
01/12/2026 M 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Building 36 36A2
CST130-C
Cate, James J.
01/12/2026 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM Park Building 202
CST130-G
Vera, Andres D.
01/12/2026 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Mission Hall 109
CST130-J
Mosteller, Angela Michelle
01/12/2026 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Health Science Campus S292
CST130-H
Mosteller, Angela Michelle
01/12/2026 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Health Science Campus S292
CST130-F
Vera, Andres D.
01/12/2026 MWF 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Health Science Campus S292
CST130-E
Welbaum, Sam D.
01/12/2026 Th 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Health Science Campus ONLN
CST130-I
Tung, Brian H.
01/12/2026 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Mission Hall 109
CST130-B
Cate, James J.
01/12/2026 TTh 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Park Building 123
CST130-D
Cate, James J.
01/12/2026 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Park Building 124
CST130-A
Cate, James J.
01/12/2026 M 3:45 PM - 6:45 PM Park Building 124
CST130-A
Tung, Brian H.
07/06/2026 W 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Yeager Center A110

A historical and theoretical consideration of interpretative methodology as illustrated by and applied to selected texts from various portions of the biblical materials. Core requirement for Christian Studies majors and minors. (3 Units)

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CST350-B
Wilson, Danny K.
01/12/2026 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Park Building 104
CST350-C
Wilson, Danny K.
01/12/2026 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Park Building 104
CST350-A
Wilson, Danny K.
01/12/2026 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Park Building 104

A survey of the development of the Christian church from the close of the New Testament period to the present time, with special attention to the origin of various denominations. Core requirement for Christian Studies majors and minors. (3 Units)

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CST360-A
Chute, Anthony L.
01/12/2026 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Yeager Center A111

An exploration of the biblical truths of Scripture, God, humanity, sin, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the Christian life, the church, and the life to come. Students will examine each major doctrine and understand its place in the biblical story. (3 Units)

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CST370-B
Co, Adamson
01/12/2026 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Park Building 252
CST370-C
Co, Adamson
01/12/2026 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Park Building 251
CST370-A
Co, Adamson
01/12/2026 MWF 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Yeager Center B220

Complete 3 additional units from the following:

This course examines key biblical passages related to the church, overviews major historical positions of the church, and assesses related models of pastoral leadership, ministry, and preaching. The emphasis of the course is to help students develop a biblical and practical theology of the church. Prerequisite: CST370 or APT371 or APT372 (3 Units)

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Ministry Leadership is a study of the nature of the church, the roles of ministry leaders, and practical strategies for leadership. (3 Units)

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APT482-A
Morgan, Christopher
01/12/2026 Th 7:00 AM - 10:15 AM Yeager Center B259

This class focuses on foundational issues related to adolescents with application to the local church. Student involvement in youth ministry is expected. Prerequisite: APT452 or CST100 or CST110 or CST130 or CST210 or CST220 or CST230 or CST240 or CST310 or CST311 or CST315 or CST320 or CST330 or CST331 or CST350 or CST410 or CST411 or CST420 or CST421 or CST440 or CST441 or CST442 or CST450 or CST451 or CST452 or CST460 (3 Units)

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An examination of specific areas of Christian studies (theology, Bible, missions, etc.). Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic. Prerequisite: APT452 or CST100 or CST130 or CST210 or CST220 or CST230 or CST240 or CST310 or CST315 or CST320 or CST330 or CST331 or CST350 or CST410 or CST411 or CST420 or CST421 or CST440 or CST441 or CST442 or CST450 or CST451 or CST452 or CST460 (3 Units)

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An examination of specific area(s) of Old Testament study. Prerequisite: CST310 or CST220 or CST320 or CST410 or CST420 or CST110 or CST210 (3 Units)

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An examination of specific area(s) of New Testament study. Prerequisite: CST330 or CST331 or CST440 or CST441 or CST442 or CST130 or CST230 or CST240 or CST311 (3 Units)

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CST411-A
Wilhite, Shawn J.
01/12/2026 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Park Building 253

An examination of specific area(s) of Theology. Prerequisite: CST370 or APT371 or APT372 or CST412 (3 Units)

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CST412-A
Chute, Anthony L.
01/12/2026 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM Yeager Center ONLN

An examination of specific area(s) of Church History. Prerequisite: CST300 or CST360 (3 Units)

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An examination of specific area(s) of Christian Ministry. Prerequisite: ICS305 or ICS375 or CST380 or CST382 or CST383 or ICS405 or ICS430 or ICS435 or APT452 or CST480 or CST482 or CST483 or CST484 or CST491 or CST451 or CST381 or CST414 or CST307 (3 Units)

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A study of the basic principles for preparing and delivering biblical sermons, with an emphasis on the writing, delivery, and analysis of expository sermons. (3 Units)

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CST451-A
Cochran, Gregory C.
01/12/2026 Th 7:00 AM - 10:15 AM Yeager Center B221

A course of supervised in-service training in a local church. Active participation in Christian ministry is expected (minimum 9 hours weekly) under supervision of a Field Supervisor. (3 Units)

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A general survey of the redemptive activity of God in the world -- past, present, and future. Topics include the biblical basis of God's global activity, historical perspectives, mission strategies, and cultural implications, as well as contemporary missiological issues. Prerequisite: APT452 or CST100 or CST110 or CST130 or CST210 or CST220 or CST230 or CST240 or CST310 or CST315 or CST320 or CST330 or CST331 or CST350 or CST410 or CST411 or CST420 or CST421 or CST440 or CST441 or CST442 or CST450 or CST451 or CST452 or CST460 (3 Units)

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ICS305-A
Horton, Damon A.
01/12/2026 TTh 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Park Building 123

This course studies the biblical and theological foundations of global missions alongside mission strategies applied in global and urban settings. Prerequisite: APT452 or CST441 or CST100 or CST110 or CST130 or CST210 or CST220 or CST230 or CST240 or CST310 or CST311 or CST315 or CST320 or CST330 or CST331 or CST350 or CST410 or CST411 or CST420 or CST421 or CST440 or CST442 or CST450 or CST451 or CST452 or CST460 (3 Units)

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ICS410-A
Horton, Damon A.
01/12/2026 TTh 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Park Building 204

This course examines the biblical principles of evangelism and church planting. Students will learn to combine the biblical content of the gospel with appropriate skills for sharing the gospel, with the aim of training disciples for the local church. Attention will also be given to strategies of church planting for local and global contexts. Student involvement in evangelistic ministry is expected. Prerequisite: APT452 or CST100 or CST110 or CST130 or CST210 or CST220 or CST230 or CST240 or CST310 or CST311 or CST315 or CST320 or CST330 or CST331 or CST350 or CST410 or CST411 or CST420 or CST421 or CST440 or CST441 or CST442 or CST450 or CST451 or CST452 or CST460 (3 Units)

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This course addresses arguments for and objections against the Christian worldview. Students will consider the nature of worldviews and how fundamental beliefs about God, morality, history, and society shape our thought processes and conclusions. Students will also consider various theories as to how beliefs are formed, and why and how they change. Prerequisite: PHI213 or WLD181 or HON101 (3 Units)

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This course is an appraisal of the major metaethical positions within Western philosophy such as deontological, utilitarian, and virtue ethics in light of the Christian worldview for the purpose of analyzing and synthesizing theories regarding human conduct. Attention is given to major figures in the history of ethics as well as the nature of ethical language and the concept of value. Prerequisite: PHI213 or WLD181 or HON101 (3 Units)

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This course surveys the philosophical foundations for Christian morality and addresses a variety of contemporary bioethical issues, such as cloning, human enhancement, euthanasia, and disability. (3 Units)

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