Christian Studies Minor
Students may earn a minor in Christian studies by completing the following 18 units:
Lower Division Requirements
CST110 Old Testament Survey
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; Fall/Spring)
CST110-D Co, Adamson |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST110-A Estrada, Gabriel Carlos |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST110-E Estrada, Gabriel Carlos |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST110-H Estrada, Gabriel Carlos |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST110-G Estrada, Gabriel Carlos |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST110-C Mooney, David Jeffrey |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST110-A Mobley, Richard A. |
05/03/2021 | T | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST110-B STAFF, STAFF |
06/28/2021 | W | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST110-C Co, Adamson |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | TBA |
CST110-G Estrada, Gabriel Carlos |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | BUS 203 |
CST110-I Estrada, Gabriel Carlos |
09/07/2021 | T | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | BUS 203 |
CST110-F Welbaum, Sam D. |
09/07/2021 | M | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | BUS 202 |
CST110-D Estrada, Gabriel Carlos |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Health Science Campus M262 |
CST110-A Estrada, Gabriel Carlos |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | BUS 202 |
CST110-H Chute, Anthony L. |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | BUS 203 |
CST110-E Wilson, Danny K. |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | BUS 202 |
CST110-B Mooney, David Jeffrey |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | BUS 125 |
CST110-A Estrada, Gabriel Carlos |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Health Science Campus M262 |
CST110-D Co, Adamson |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Health Science Campus M262 |
CST110-E Estrada, Gabriel Carlos |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Health Science Campus M262 |
CST110-F Welbaum, Sam D. |
01/10/2022 | M | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | BUS 202 |
CST110-G Estrada, Gabriel Carlos |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Health Science Campus M262 |
CST110-H Estrada, Gabriel Carlos |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Health Science Campus M262 |
CST110-B Mooney, David Jeffrey |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | BUS 125 |
CST110-C Mooney, David Jeffrey |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | BUS 125 |
CST130 New Testament Survey
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; Fall/Spring)
CST130-G Cress, Andrew James |
01/25/2021 | T | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST130-F Vera, Andres D. |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST130-H Vera, Andres D. |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST130-E Vera, Andres D. |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST130-I Vera, Andres D. |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST130-B Cate, James J. |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST130-A Cate, James J. |
01/25/2021 | M | 3:45 PM - 6:45 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST130-D Cate, James J. |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST130-C Cate, James J. |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST130-A Mobley, Richard A. |
06/28/2021 | W | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST130-K Mobley, Richard A. |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | TBA |
CST130-H Mobley, Richard A. |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
CST130-J STAFF, STAFF |
09/07/2021 | T | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Building 36 36A2 |
CST130-E Vera, Andres D. |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | BUS 203 |
CST130-I Vera, Andres D. |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | BUS 203 |
CST130-G Vera, Andres D. |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | BUS 203 |
CST130-F Vera, Andres D. |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | BUS 204 |
CST130-B Cate, James J. |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | BUS 123 |
CST130-A Cate, James J. |
09/07/2021 | M | 3:45 PM - 6:45 PM | BUS 123 |
CST130-C Cate, James J. |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | BUS 123 |
CST130-D Cate, James J. |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS 123 |
CST130-J Mobley, Richard A. |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
CST130-E Vera, Andres D. |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Health Science Campus M260 |
CST130-F Vera, Andres D. |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Health Science Campus M262 |
CST130-G Cress, Andrew James |
01/10/2022 | T | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | BUS 202 |
CST130-H Vera, Andres D. |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Health Science Campus M260 |
CST130-I Vera, Andres D. |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Health Science Campus M260 |
CST130-A Cate, James J. |
01/10/2022 | M | 3:45 PM - 6:45 PM | BUS 123 |
CST130-B Cate, James J. |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | BUS 123 |
CST130-C Cate, James J. |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | BUS 123 |
CST130-D Cate, James J. |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS 123 |
Upper Division Requirements
CST350 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. Core requirement for Christian Studies majors and minors. Prerequisite: Previous Biblical Studies coursework. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)
CST350-C Wilson, Danny K. |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | CBU Virtual ONLN |
CST350-B Wilson, Danny K. |
01/25/2021 | MF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | CBU Virtual ONLN |
CST350-A Wilson, Danny K. |
01/25/2021 | MF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | CBU Virtual ONLN |
CST350-A Wilson, Danny K. |
09/07/2021 | MF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | TBA ONLN |
CST350-B Wilson, Danny K. |
09/07/2021 | MF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | TBA ONLN |
CST350-C Wilson, Danny K. |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | TBA ONLN |
CST350-A Wilson, Danny K. |
01/10/2022 | MF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | TBA ONLN |
CST350-B Wilson, Danny K. |
01/10/2022 | MF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | TBA ONLN |
CST350-C Wilson, Danny K. |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | TBA ONLN |
CST360 Church History
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; Fall/Spring & OPS)
CST360-A Chute, Anthony L. |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST360-A Chute, Anthony L. |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | BUS 124 |
CST360-A Chute, Anthony L. |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS 125 |
CST370 The Christian Faith
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; Fall/Spring)
CST370-D Tung, Brian H. |
01/25/2021 | T | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST370-B Co, Adamson |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST370-A Co, Adamson |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST370-A STAFF, STAFF |
05/03/2021 | W | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST370-C STAFF, STAFF |
09/07/2021 | T | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Mission Hall 127 |
CST370-A Co, Adamson |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | TBA |
CST370-B Co, Adamson |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
CST370-C STAFF, STAFF |
01/10/2022 | T | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | TBA |
CST370-A Co, Adamson |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | TBA |
Upper Division Elective Requirements
Complete three (3) additional units from the following:
APT352 The Pastor as Worship Leader
The Pastor as Worship Leader is a study of the role of the pastor as it applies to the facilitation of worship in the local church. Emphasis will be given to the theology, history, purpose, function, and application of worship, various musical/ministry styles of corporate worship, practical worship ministry and leadership structures, and an empathetic examination of the worship artist/musician/leader. (3 units; Spring)
APT365 Doctrine of the Church
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. (3 units; Fall)
APT365-T3 Morgan, Christopher |
09/07/2021 | Th | 7:00 AM - 10:15 AM | BUS 103 |
APT482 Pastoral Leadership
Pastoral Leadership is an intensive study of the leadership role of the pastor in relation to the nature of the church, leadership models, leadership challenges, and practical leadership strategies. (3 units; Spring & OPS)
APT482-A Morgan, Christopher |
01/25/2021 | Th | 7:00 AM - 10:15 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
APT482-A Morgan, Christopher |
01/10/2022 | Th | 7:00 AM - 10:15 AM | TBA |
CST307 Deaf Ministry
Demographic and congregational studies suggest that only a fraction of the deaf population has been effectively evangelized in their own primary language. Students will learn practical methods of communicating the gospel to the deaf population using a cultural-linguistic model for deaf ministry. Prerequisite: Previous Biblical Studies coursework. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
CST307-B Blair, Daniel |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST307-A Blair, Daniel |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST307-A Blair, Daniel |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | TBA |
CST307-B Blair, Daniel |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
CST383 Ministry with Youth
This class focuses on foundational issues related to adolescents with application to the local church. Student involvement in youth ministry is expected. Prerequisite: Previous Biblical Studies coursework. (3 units; Spring, odd years)
CST383-A Levitsky, Mike R. |
01/25/2021 | T | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST425 Christian Social Ethics
This course will explore perennial social ethics issues as they relate to Christian faith and life. Topics include key social problems, the Churchs historical responses to those issues, and the biblical teachings with regard to core Christian doctrines (e.g., creation, fall, redemption, image of God, neighbor love). Standard models of Christian engagement in society with respect to the individual believer, the local church, and the global Christian Church will also be considered. Prerequisite: 3 units of Biblical Studies or ICS 105 or 305. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)
CST425-A Stumpf, Amy R. |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST425-A Stumpf, Amy R. |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | TBA |
CST425-A Stumpf, Amy R. |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | TBA |
CST451 Biblical Preaching
A study of the basic principles for preparing and delivering biblical sermons, with an emphasis on the writing, delivery, and analysis of expository sermons. Prerequisite: Previous Biblical Studies coursework. (3 units; Spring & OPS)
CST451-A Cochran, Gregory C. |
01/25/2021 | Th | 7:00 AM - 10:15 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
CST451-A Cochran, Gregory C. |
01/10/2022 | Th | 7:00 AM - 10:15 AM | TBA |
CST490 Supervised Ministry
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. Prerequisites: Junior/Senior status and consent of Dean of School of Christian Ministries. Pass/Fail. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)
CST490-A Wilson, Danny K. |
09/07/2021 | - | Instructor OFFC |
CST491 Int'l Missions Practicum
Allowing Christian Studies credit for participation in International Service Projects, an extended missions experience designed to acquaint students with the implementation of mission principles in an international context. May be repeated once with a different missions context (no more than 3 units may apply to general education). Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean of School of Christian Ministries. Pass/Fail. (3 units; Spring/Summer)
CST491-A Wilson, Danny K. |
01/10/2022 | - | Instructor OFFC |
ICS305 Global Christianity
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. (3 units; Spring)
ICS305-B Chung, Soojin |
01/25/2021 | T | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
ICS305-A Chung, Soojin |
01/25/2021 | M | 3:45 PM - 6:45 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
ICS305-A Chung, Soojin |
05/03/2021 | Th | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
ICS305-A Chung, Soojin |
09/07/2021 | W | 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM | Building 36 36B |
ICS305-A Chung, Soojin |
01/10/2022 | M | 3:45 PM - 6:45 PM | BUS 204 |
ICS375 Current Events and Movements
This course will examine current political, social, economic and human events in select areas of the world. Students will explore the global impact of these events and will address ways in which the Church can provide positive change. Prerequisite: Previous Biblical Studies coursework. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
ICS375-A Stumpf, Amy R. |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
ICS375-B Stumpf, Amy R. |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
ICS375-B Stumpf, Amy R. |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Yeager Center A110 |
ICS375-A Stumpf, Amy R. |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | BUS 203 |
ICS375-A Stumpf, Amy R. |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | BUS 203 |
ICS375-B Stumpf, Amy R. |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Yeager Center A110 |
ICS410 Global and Urban Ministries
This course focuses on theories and practical strategies for local and global development. Students will examine a theology of community, institutions such as the "marketplace", and the biblical and historical role of the church in community development. Prerequisites: 3 units of Biblical Studies or ICS 105 or 305. (3 units; Spring)
ICS410-A Horton, Damon A. |
01/25/2021 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
ICS410-A Horton, Damon A. |
01/10/2022 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
ICS430 Intercltrl Communctn And Practc
This course will address principles and processes of communication from one culture to another. Attention will be given to different perceptions, ways of thinking, values, verbal and non-verbal expression, and sub-groups within a given culture. Prerequisite: 3 units of Biblical Studies or Intercultural Studies coursework. (3 units; Spring)
ICS430-A Chung, Soojin |
01/25/2021 | W | 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
ICS430-A Chung, Soojin |
09/07/2021 | M | 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM | Health Science Campus M260 |
ICS430-A Chung, Soojin |
01/10/2022 | W | 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM | Health Science Campus M260 |
ICS435 Evangelism and Church Planting
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: Previous Biblical Studies coursework. (3 units; Fall)
ICS435-A Cochran, Gregory C. |
09/07/2021 | W | 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM | BUS 103 |
PHI303 Apologetics
This course will examine the emergence of apologetics within the life of the church, highlight various approaches, arguments, and central figures, and the role of apologetics in development of a Christian worldview. Prerequisite: PHI 213. (3 units; Fall)
PHI303-A Welbaum, Sam D. |
09/07/2021 | TTh | 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | TBA |
PHI324 Applied Ethics
An exploration of the application of various metaethical theories to ethical questions and issues that arise in various arenas of life. The study involves both the examination of methods as well as cases. (3 units; Fall, odd years)
PHI324-A Leonard, Matthew J |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | TBA |
PHI343 Philosophy of Religion
This course introduces students to the specific branch of philosophy known as philosophy of religion. This occurs through an examination of the major issues within the discipline such as the existence of God, the problem of evil, and the nature of religious language. (3 units; Spring)
PHI343-A Leonard, Matthew J |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
PHI353 Comparative Religions
This course is an introduction to the major religious traditions of the world, particularly Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The historical development and key figures, as well as major doctrines and practices are explored. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)
PHI353-A Stumpf, Amy R. |
01/25/2021 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | CBU Virtual SYNC |
PHI353-A Stumpf, Amy R. |
09/07/2021 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | BUS 204 |
PHI353-A Stumpf, Amy R. |
01/10/2022 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | BUS 203 |
PHI433 Apologetics: Theory and Method
An analysis of the various methods used, the logic employed, the philosophical assumptions utilized, and the potential effectiveness of the major approaches to the apologetic task currently debated by contemporary apologists. Prerequisite: PHI 213. (3 units; Spring, even years)