Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies Concentrations

A student may obtain a concentration by using elective/concentration hours to complete the requirements described below. Upon completion of a concentration, students will receive a certificate of their work.

Education

The education concentration explores the historical, philosophical and practical dimensions of education. The areas of study include the theories of learning, in both acquisition and application, at various stages of life.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
History and Philosophy of Education	EDU 2103	3
Introduction to Christian Education and Ministry	EDU 2203	3
Theology and Education	EDU 3103	3
Principles and Methods of Teaching	EDU 3203	3
Educational Leadership and Administration	EDU 4103	3
	Total	15

Biblical and Theological Studies

The Biblical and Theological Studies concentration further extends the Biblical Studies curriculum with additional courses in Bible and theology. Also required in this concentration are biblical languages—Hebrew and Greek.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Hebrew I	HBR 1103	3
Hebrew II	HBR 1203	3
Greek I	GRK 1103	3
Greek II	GRK 1203	3
Biblical or Theological Studies Elective	BIB/THE	3
	Total	15

Homemaking

This concentration prepares women to model the characteristics of a Godly woman as outlined in Scripture. This is done through instructing in homemaking skills, and developing insights into home and family, while continuing to equip women to understand and engage the culture of today. This concentration challenges women both intellectually and practically, equipping them to impact women and families for Christ.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Required Courses
Principles of Biblical Womanhood	HMK 1102	2
Biblical Model for the Home and Family	HMK 3103	3
Resource Management Practicum	HMK 4203	3

Choose 14 hours from the following
Financial Stewardship	STW 2103	3
Horner Homemaking Practicum	HMK 3001	1
Nutrition	HMK 3113	3
Home and Family Management	HMK 3123	3
Value of a Child	HMK 3203	3
Meal Preparation with Lab	HMK 3204	4
Basics of Design	HMK 4103	3
Fundamentals of Clothing Construction	HMK 4204	4
Minimum hours needed to satisfy Homemaking Concentration requirements		22

Missions

The missions concentration provides CSW students with guided academic, linguistic, and evangelistic training both on campus and on the mission field. Students in the missions concentration will be involved in classes and a field practicum program that will equip them to effectively cross cultures, engage in international evangelism and disciple new believers.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Missions Practicum	MIS 3316*	6
Linguistics Practicum	MIS 3323*	3
Evangelism Practicum	EVA 3313*	3
Missions Elective		3
	Total	15
*Students pursuing the BS in Biblical Studies with a Missions concentration will not be required to fulfill MIS 3201 (One hour credit).

Music

The music concentration exists to provide foundational training and discipline of Christian musicians for the advancement of the Gospel through music ministry. Musical coursework, along with the unique depth of biblical studies, will equip students to encounter the world on a platform of excellence and integrity.

Course Title	Course Number	Hours
Auditioned Ensemble* (four semesters)	ENS 1xx8	2 (0.5 ea.)
Applied Study - Four semesters from one of the following:
Instrument Organ Piano Voice Composition (preceded by two semesters of INS, ORG, PIA, or VOI)	INS 1101-2201 ORG 1101-2201 PIA 1101-2201 VOI 1101-2201 COM 2101-2201	4 (1 ea.)
Theory and Musicianship I	THY 1103	3
Theory and Musicianship II	THY 1203	3
Music Elective(s)		3
	Total	15
*The student will choose from the following auditioned ensembles: Combo Lab, Guitar Ensemble, NewSound, Orchestra, Southwestern Singers, Southwestern Seminary Master Chorale, String Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble.