Christian Studies Minor
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.
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-A Chute, Anthony L. |
05/08/2023 | T | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | BUS 251 |
CST110-E Hao, Anthony C. |
09/05/2023 | M | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | TBA |
CST110-A Chute, Anthony L. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | BUS 203 |
CST110-G Gill, John J |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Health Science Campus L243 |
CST110-D Slunaker, Joseph Gregory |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | BUS 203 |
CST110-F Mosteller, Angela Michelle |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Yeager Center A110 |
CST110-B Mooney, David Jeffrey |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | BUS 124 |
CST110-C Mooney, David Jeffrey |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | BUS 124 |
CST110-J Gill, John J |
01/08/2024 | Th | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | TBA ONLN |
CST110-I Gill, John J |
01/08/2024 | Th | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | TBA ONLN |
CST110-A Gill, John J |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | TBA |
CST110-G Mosteller, Angela Michelle |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
CST110-F Welbaum, Sam D. |
01/08/2024 | M | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Health Science Campus L243 |
CST110-C Mooney, David Jeffrey |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | BUS 125 |
CST110-D Mooney, David Jeffrey |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | BUS 125 |
CST110-B Mooney, David Jeffrey |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | 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-A Mendoza, Taylor Michael |
07/03/2023 | W | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Yeager Center B258 |
CST130-F Mosteller, Angela Michelle |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Health Science Campus Q293 |
CST130-G Gill, John J |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Health Science Campus L243 |
CST130-C Wilhite, Shawn J. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | BUS 202 |
CST130-D Vera, Andres D. |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | BUS 202 |
CST130-E Vera, Andres D. |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | BUS 202 |
CST130-B Cate, James J. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | BUS 123 |
CST130-I Cate, James J. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | TBA |
CST130-A Cate, James J. |
09/05/2023 | M | 3:45 PM - 6:45 PM | BUS 123 |
CST130-G Mendoza, Taylor Michael |
01/08/2024 | T | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | TBA |
CST130-H Mosteller, Angela Michelle |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | TBA |
CST130-J Mosteller, Angela Michelle |
01/08/2024 | Th | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | TBA ONLN |
CST130-I Tung, Brian H. |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
CST130-E Vera, Andres D. |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | BUS 203 |
CST130-F Vera, Andres D. |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | BUS 204 |
CST130-C Cate, James J. |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | BUS 123 |
CST130-B Cate, James J. |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | BUS 123 |
CST130-A Cate, James J. |
01/08/2024 | M | 3:45 PM - 6:45 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-B Wilson, Danny K. |
09/05/2023 | MF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | BUS ONLN |
CST350-A Wilson, Danny K. |
09/05/2023 | MF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | BUS ONLN |
CST350-C Wilson, Danny K. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | BUS ONLN |
CST350-A Wilson, Danny K. |
01/08/2024 | MF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | TBA ONLN |
CST350-B Wilson, Danny K. |
01/08/2024 | MF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | TBA ONLN |
CST350-C Wilson, Danny K. |
01/08/2024 | 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. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | BUS 203 |
CST360-A Chute, Anthony L. |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Yeager Center A111 |
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-A Co, Adamson |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Yeager Center B110 |
CST370-A Co, Adamson |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | TBA |
CST370-C Gonet, Christina D. |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | TBA |
Upper Division Elective Requirements
Complete three (3) additional units from the following:
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 |
09/05/2023 | Th | 7:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Yeager Center B258 |
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 |
01/08/2024 | Th | 7:00 AM - 10:15 AM | 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)
CST400 Special Topics in Christian Std
An examination of specific areas of Christian studies (theology, Bible, missions, etc.). May be repeated for credit with change in topic. Prerequisite: Previous Biblical Studies coursework. (3 units; As offered)
CST410 Special Topics in Old Testament
An examination of specific area(s) of Old Testament study. Course is repeatable for credit with a change in topic. Prerequisite: Previous Old Testament coursework. (3 units; As offered)
CST410-A Mooney, David Jeffrey |
09/05/2023 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Yeager Center B220 |
CST411 Special Topics in New Testament
An examination of specific area(s) of New Testament study. Course is repeatable for credit with a change in topic. Prerequisite: Previous New Testament coursework. (3 units; As offered)
CST411-A Vera, Andres D. |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | TBA |
CST412 Special Topics in Theology
An examination of specific area(s) of Theology. Course is repeatable for credit with a change in topic. Prerequisite: Previous Theology coursework. (3 units; As offered)
CST412-A Chute, Anthony L. |
01/08/2024 | MWF | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | TBA |
CST413 Special Topics in Church History
An examination of specific area(s) of Church History. Course is repeatable for credit with a change in topic. Prerequisite: Previous Church History coursework. (3 units; As offered)
CST414 Special Topics in Christian Mini
An examination of specific area(s) of Christian Ministry. Course is repeatable for credit with a change in topic. Prerequisite: Previous Christian Ministry coursework. (3 units; As offered)
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. |
01/08/2024 | 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. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status, and permission of the Dean. (3 units; As offered)
CST490-A Wilson, Danny K. |
09/05/2023 | - | 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-A Horton, Damon A. |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | Mission Hall 109 |
ICS410 Global and Urban Ministries
This course studies the biblical and theological foundations of global missions alongside mission strategies applied in global and urban settings. Prerequisite: 3 units of Biblical Studies coursework. (3 units; Spring)
ICS410-A Horton, Damon A. |
01/08/2024 | TTh | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Mission Hall 109 |
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. |
09/05/2023 | W | 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Building 36 36A2 |
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: HON 100, PHI 213 or WLD 181. (3 units; Fall)
PHI303-A Welbaum, Sam D. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM | Building 36 36A2 |
PHI323 Ethics
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: HON 101, PHI 213, or WLD 181. (3 units; Fall, even years)
PHI323-A Cochran, Gregory C. |
09/05/2023 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Yeager Center B219 |
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)
PHI482 Bioethics
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; Spring, odd years)