ABOUT
THE
PROGRAM
Designed for returning or transfer students, a BS or BA in Liberal Studies may be the most affordable route to earn a bachelor's degree. Additionally, program completion demonstrates desirable "power skills" such as academic writing, analytical reading, and developed critical thinking skills. Lastly, graduates will recognize and understand diverse points of view in the context of their own worldview, demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines, accomplish small projects, communicate with others, and complete tasks.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
120 credit hours including:
- 30 credit hours at 300/400 level
- 30 credit hours from Lee University
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
THIS PROGRAM IS IDEAL FOR SOMEONE WITH:
- Extensive transfer credit
- A goal of degree completion
- Interest in interdisciplinary studies
- No specific degree type requirement
A BS or BA determines the number of elective hours and foreign language requirements.
Religion Core … 15 Hours
- BIBL 110 – Message of the New Testament
- BIBL 111 – Message of the Old Testament
- THEO 230 – Introduction to Theology
- THEO 231 – Introduction to Christian Ethics
- RELIGION ELECTIVE
General Education Core & GNST 400 … 36 Hours
- BIBL 316 – Johannine Literature
- BIBL 337 – Theology of the Old Testament
- BIBL 338 – Theology of the New Testament
- BIBL 404 – I and II Corinthians
- BIBL 421 – Pentateuch
- THEO 251 – Systematic Theology II
- THEO 334 – Doctrine of Christ
- THEO 431 – History of Christian Doctrine I
- THEO 432 – History of Christian Doctrine II
- THEO 435 – Contemporary Protestant Theology
And choose two of the following:
- BIBL 206 – Acts
- BIBL 308 – Hebrews
- BIBL 313 – Minor Prophets
- BIBL 402 – Romans and Galatians
Collateral Requirements … 15 Hours
- BIBL 204 – Gospel of John -OR-
- BIBL 312 – Synoptic Gospels
AND
- ICSP 250 – Introduction to Missions -OR-
- PASM 353 – Contemporary World Religions
And choose three courses from the following categories:
CHED / CHIS / CLDR / ICSP / PASM
*Program requirements subject to change. Please review current catalog found on the Lee University website when enrolling for complete degree requirements.
ABOUT
LEE UNIVERSITY
Lee University is a private, comprehensive university located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Lee is emerging as a leader in higher education in the southeastern region and is consistently ranked in the "Top Tier" of the Best Regional Universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Lee is also ranked by Princeton Review's "Best Colleges," and is one of the 141 colleges named Best in the Southeast.
The foundational purpose of all educational programs at Lee is to develop within the students knowledge, appreciation, understanding, ability, and skills which will prepare them for responsible Christian living in a complex world.