There are 47 units in the General Education Core for the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies. Below is a complete list of the GE core.
General Education Core for the BA in Biblical Studies:
| Integrative Studies |
6 Units |
| Ge 105 Disciplines of LIFE Seminar |
1 |
| Ge 401 Disciplines of Leadership* |
3 |
| Ge 451 Senior Seminar 1 |
2 |
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| Communication & Language |
8 Units |
| Co 155 Principles of Writing II |
3 |
| Co 240 Presentational Communication |
2 |
| La 131 Biblical Languages & Exegesis |
3 |
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| Humanities |
11 Units |
| Ph 214 Roots of Modern Thought |
2 |
| Ph 300 Ethics |
3 |
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| Literature Elective |
3 |
| Li 206 Intro to Dramatic Literature or |
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| Li 220 Great Books I or |
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| Li 230 Great Books II |
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| Humanities Elective |
3 |
| Ar 120-240 Various Art Courses (1) or |
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| Ar 220 Intro to the Arts or |
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| Mu 225 Music Theory I* or |
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| Mu 226 Music Theory II or |
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| Mu 112-36 Applied Music (1) |
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| Social & Behavioral Sciences |
15 Units |
| Hi 408 Hist. of Christianity 1500 to present |
3 |
| So 131 Cultures of Ancient Civilizations |
3 |
| So 309 Marriage & Family |
3 |
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| Social & Behavioral Science Elective |
6 |
| Hi 201 Western Civ. to 1500 and |
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| So 200 Intro to Psychology or |
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| So 250 Intro to Sociology 3 |
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| Math & Science minimum |
7 Units |
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| Lab Science Elective |
4 |
| Ms 211 Integrated. Physical Science or |
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| Ms 212 Integrated Life Science |
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| Math Elective |
3 |
| Ms 252 Business Math |
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*Music & Worship Minor requires Mu 225 |
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| Many of these courses can be transferred from other colleges and universities by meeting specific criteria. Please see current course transfer sheet for details. |
Goals for the General Education Program
Christian leaders must have an adequate understanding of the people and environment around them. The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies general education curriculum encourages the development of intellectual, social, and cultural maturity expected of college graduates. Students who complete the general education courses should be able to:
- Communicate effectively in writing and speaking
- Develop a discriminating appreciation of literature, history, and the Arts
- Display proficiency in academic research
- Display mathematical competence in their fields.
- Understand fundamental scientific concepts, language, and issues.
- Acquire Knowledge and appreciation of Western and other cultures.
- Benefit from the past successes and failures of the Christian church.
- Understand basic human needs, defenses, conflicts, motivations, etc.
- Recognize the importance and benefits of individual and corporate integrity.
- Comprehend and apply leadership principles.
PHILOSOPHY OF GENERAL EDUCATION
When the world is viewed as God’s creation, humans may be seen as having a responsibility to develop their gifts of mind, body, and spirit to the fullest potential and to demonstrate loving concern, respect, and service to other humans and all creation. The purpose of Life Pacific College’s general education curriculum is to introduce students to the major fields of knowledge from a biblical framework and to equip them with foundational concepts and skills that will make them successful in their studies and life’s endeavors. In recognition of the challenges of a rapidly changing global society, these studies give students a better understanding and appreciation of God, of themselves, and of the social, cultural, and physical world from an evangelical perspective. The general education curriculum nurtures intellectual maturity, moral integrity and physical well-being and fosters lifelong learning.
NOTE: The college reserves the right to make changes in its programs or curriculum as necessary.
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