VIDEO: Preparing for a Life of Ministry
The General Studies Core and Biblical Studies Core that each student completes create the biblical and liberal arts foundation of every Maranatha program. Although the cores are designed to provide a standard set of requirements, students may test out of many of these courses, providing them with more flexibility to choose a course they are interested in. Students also have the option to declare a Bible minor.
Courses in red are required. Courses in black are electives. Check the course descriptions for how to satisfy prerequisites. Courses with links are available online and juniors and seniors in high school may take these courses at a reduced rate of 50% for tuition.
General Studies Core (31 Credits) |
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All courses you test out of (except English Composition 1) must be replaced by credits within their category. English Composition 1 credits must be replaced by any General Core credits.
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Rhetoric and Communications
(5-8 Credits) |
| FICA 111 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking OL |
2 |
| HUEN 121 |
English Composition 1 OL |
3 |
| HUEN 122 |
English Composition 2 OL |
3 |
| HUEN 236 |
Composition and Literature |
3 |
| HUEN 237 |
Journalism |
3 |
| HUEN 239 |
Advanced Writing |
3 |
| HUEN 241 |
Technical Writing |
3 |
| HUEN 421 |
Creative Writing |
3 |
| FICA 122 |
Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation |
2 |
| FICA 241 |
Oral Communications for the Professions |
2 |
| FICA 447 |
Debate |
3 |
| ICOM 111 |
Introduction to Communications |
3 |
| ICOM 210 |
Principles of Video Production 1
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3 |
Math, Science, and Technology
(6 Credits) |
| Any mathematics course1 Math, Algebra, Calculus |
3 |
| Any science course1 |
3 |
| ASMA 338 |
Probability and Statistics |
3 |
| BUMIS 261 |
Microsoft Excel |
1 |
| BUMIS 262 |
Microsoft Access |
1 |
| BUOFC 324 |
Desktop Publishing |
3 |
| EDUC 305 |
Instructional Media and Technology |
3 |
| ICOM 266 |
Web Site Design 1 |
3 |
| ICOM 267 |
Web Site Design 2 |
3 |
| Any music technology course (FIMU 141, FIMU 151, FIMU 342) |
| 1Elementary Teacher Education majors may count ELED math or science credits in their appropriate categories. |
Humanities (12 Credits) |
| HUHI 130 |
The Modern World (was HUHI 132) OL |
3 |
| American Studies (choose at least 3 credits) |
| HUHI 230 |
Early American Political Thought |
3 |
| HUHI 231 |
United States History 1 |
3 |
| HUHI 232 |
United States History 2 OL |
3 |
| HUHI 220 |
Ancient Civilizations (was HUHI 131) |
3 |
| HUHI 233 |
History of England |
3 |
| HUHI 237 |
Renaissance and Reformation |
3 |
| HUHI 245 |
Twentieth Century History |
3 |
| HUHI 334 |
Asian History |
3 |
| HUHI 352 |
Modern European History |
3 |
| HUSO 141 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| HUSO 134 |
Introduction to Geography |
3 |
| HUSO 331 |
National Government |
3 |
| HUPH 330 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
2 |
| HUPH 332 |
Ethics |
2 |
| HUPH 433 |
Apologetics |
2 |
| HUPS 131 |
General Psychology OL |
3 |
| Modern Foreign Language |
| EDUC 225 |
Human Relations |
3 |
| BUMGT 322 |
Macroeconomics |
3 |
| BUMGT 323 |
Microeconomics |
3
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Literature, Music, and Performing Arts
(5 Credits) |
| Literature Requirement (choose at least 3 credits) |
| HUEN 232 |
American Masterpieces OL |
3 |
| HUEN 233 |
English Masterpieces 1 |
3 |
| HUEN 234 |
English Masterpieces 2 OL |
3 |
| FIMU 236 |
Music Appreciation OL |
2 |
| FIMU 100 |
Music Theory Fundamentals |
2 |
| FIMU 101 |
Basic Music Literature OL |
3 |
| FIMU 114 |
Harmony 1 |
2 |
| Private or Group Music Lessons 1 or 2/semester |
| Performing Groups 1/2/semester | |
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Biblical Studies Core (24 Credits) |
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Select a minimum of 24 hours; you may count only two credits of a Bible Application elective course.
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Requirements (9 Classes) |
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BIBI 107 |
Old Testament Survey OL |
2 |
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BIBI 108 |
New Testament Survey OL |
2 |
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BIBC 110 |
CL 1: Personal Growth & Evangelism |
1 |
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BIBC 210 |
CL 2: Christian Worldview |
1 |
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BIBC 310 |
CL 3: Leadership |
1 |
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BIBIC 212 |
Principles of Bible Study OL |
2 |
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BIBC 221 |
Baptist Heritage OL |
3 |
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BIBI 315 |
Bible Doctrine 1 OL |
3 |
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BIBI 316 |
Bible Doctrine 2 OL |
3 |
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Bible Electives (2-3 Classes) |
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BIBI 212 |
Life of Christ |
2 |
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BIBI 215 |
Hebrew History |
2 |
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BIBI 223 |
Joshua and Judges |
2 |
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BIBI 225 |
Ezra and Nehemiah |
2 |
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BIBI 230 |
Proverbs OL |
2 |
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BIBI 290 |
Johannine Epistles |
2 |
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BIBI 292 |
Daniel and Revelation |
2 |
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BIBI 293 |
Romans |
2 |
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BIBI 294 |
Matthew |
2 |
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BIBI 340 |
Luke |
2 |
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BIBI 350 |
Acts |
2 |
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BIBI 360 |
1 & 2 Corinthians |
2 |
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BIBI 370 |
Galatians |
2 |
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BIBI 380 |
Hebrews |
2 |
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BIBI 383 |
James and 1 Peter |
2 |
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BIBI 395 |
Pauline Epistles |
2 |
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Bible Application Electives (0-1 Classes) |
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BIBC 220 |
Evangelism Practicum |
2 |
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BIBC 232 |
Modern Creationary Thought OL |
2 |
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BIBC 240 |
Holy Land Studies |
2 |
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BICO 241 |
Introduction to Biblical Counseling |
3 |
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BICO 242 |
Counseling Problems & Procedures |
2 |
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BICO 248 |
The Biblical Counselor |
3 |
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BICO 255 |
Gender Issues in Counseling |
3 |
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BIEV 363 |
History of Revival |
2 |
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BIPA 472 |
Fundamentalism |
2 |
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CHMI 102 |
Introduction to Missions |
2 |
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CHMI 226 |
Comparative Religions |
2 |
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CHMS 231 |
Philosophy & Practice of Children’s Ministry |
3 |
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CHMS 341 |
Women's Ministries |
2 |
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CHMS 427 |
The Christian Home |
2 |
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Biblical Studies Minor |
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If you pass your Biblical Studies Core courses with a grade of C-or higher, you have the option to declare a Biblical Studies minor when you submit your application for graduation. No courses in a minor may apply to another major, track, minor, emphasis or concentration. |
All online courses |
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Test-Out Requirement |
| Speech |
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| FICA 111 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
Perform a speech |
| English Placement |
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| HUEN 100 |
English Grammar |
Score 20+ on English ACT |
| HUEN 121 |
English Composition 1 |
Score 26+ on English ACT |
| HUEN 122 |
English Composition 2 |
Score 28+ on English ACT and write an essay |
| Math & Science |
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| ASMA |
Math requirement |
Score 22+ on Math ACT |
| ASSC |
Science requirement |
Score 24+ on Science ACT |
| All courses you test out of (except English Composition 1) must be replaced by credits within their category. English Composition 1 credits may be replaced by any General Core credits. 1 English Grammar does not count as a credit in the General Core but may fulfill an open elective in your program |
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