Certificate in Religious Studies
Effective January 1, 2011
The Certificate in Religious Studies requires 30 semester hours of prescribed credits taken at NationsUniversity. Transfer credit cannot be substituted. Only students who come to NationsUniversity with less than 30 transfer credits are eligible for the Certificate. The certificate enables the University to evaluate the student's potential for achieving a higher academic award and provides encouragement to the student with recognition of accomplishment.
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Program Objectives |
Assessment Tools |
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Identify the process of personal spiritual formation |
BRS 16.6 exams |
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Demonstrate basic biblical literacy |
BRS 1, BRS 2 exams |
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Describe the theological message of biblical scripture |
BRS 3, BRS 13 exams |
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Demonstrate the use of theological tools in interpreting biblical scripture |
BRS 19 exams |
Area Courses Primary Measurement Collateral Measurement Spiritual Formation BRS 16.6 Multiple Choice Exams Spiritual Inventory Foundations BRS 1 BRS 2 BRS 13 BRS 19 Multiple Choice Exams Multiple Choice Exams Multiple Choice Exams Multiple Choice Exams Bible Knowledge Pre-Test Portfolio Items Portfolio Evaluation
A Search for Spirituality (BRS 16.6)
The Hebrew Scriptures (BRS 1)
The Greek Scriptures (BRS 2)
Theology of the Hebrew Scriptures (BRS 3)
The Church of the First Five Decades (BRS 13)
Exegesis of the Hebrew Scriptures (BRS 19)
The chart below summarizes the program, measurements, and assignments.
Portfolio Items
BRS 3
Multiple Choice Exams
Portfolio Items
*Note: Some exams will be proctored
The above curriculum pattern has been in place since July 18, 2008. However, for students entering on or after January 1, 2011, the collateral measurements will be satisfied before a certificate is awarded.
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