Program Snapshot
| 127 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Years to Complete |
Achieve a deeper understanding and fuller command of your own humanity. Learn to see the world in light of the Word.
Course Information
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BC 101 | Boyce College 101 | (1) |
| CP 100 | Cooperative Program | (2) |
| Total | (3) | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EN 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EN 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MA — | Math Elective | 3 |
| PH 103 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PH 108 | Worldview Analysis | 3 |
| PH 311 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PH 321 | Religion in the Public Square | 3 |
| PS 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SP 105 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| — | Choose (2) of the following (4) courses – either 111 and 112 or 121 and 122: SC 111 – Principles of Biology (3), SC 112 – Principles of Biology Lab (1), SC 121 – Principles of Physical Science (3), SC 122 – Principles of Physical Science Lab (1) |
4 |
| Total | 31 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BL 101 | Old Testament Survey I | 3 |
| BL 102 | Old Testament Survey II | 3 |
| BL 111 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BL 151 | New Testament Survey I | 3 |
| BL 152 | New Testament Survey II | 3 |
| HS 201 | Church History I | 3 |
| HS 202 | Church History II | 3 |
| MS 105 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| TH 211 | Christian Theology I | 3 |
| TH 212 | Christian Theology II | 3 |
| Total | 30 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HS 251 | Classical Civilizations: The Greeks | 3 |
| HS 252 | Classical Civilizations: The Romans | 3 |
| — | 9 – 15 additional hours in History | 11 |
| — | 9 – 15 additional hours in Languages and Literature | 11 |
| — | 9 – 15 additional hours in Philosophy | 11 |
| Total | 39 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| — | Minor (Students must take a 15-hour minor offered through Boyce College) |
15 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| — | (12) Hours of General Electives | 12 |
| Total | 12 | |
Total Humanities (BS): 127
1 Students must take a minimum of 9 hours and a maximum of 15 hours in each of these three areas to meet their Major Studies requirement: History, Languages and Literature, and Philosophy, as well as HS251 and HS 252, for a total of 42 hours. Students may transfer in courses to meet up to 50% of those requirements, or they may choose from the following Boyce College courses:
- History: courses numbered with an HS prefix. Also, BL 342.
- Literature: EN 221, 231, 245, 315, 351, and HU 121, 122.
- Philosophy: courses numbered with a PH prefix
2 Students must take a 15-hour minor offered through Boyce College. For available minors, see the “Programs of Study” section of the academic catalog. Each degree program lists “Requirements for a 15-hour minor.” Students may enroll in any minor except Christian Worldview and Apologetics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Graduates of the Humanities Program pursue graduate studies and a wide variety of other career paths, including opportunities in teaching, consulting, educational administration, journalism, publishing, advertising, human resources, government, and foreign service.
Minors
See the Academic Catalog for more information on Minors.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
- Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
- Students will be able to comprehend, interpret, discuss, and analyze written communication of various genres.
- Students will be able to describe the history of civilizations and the forces shaping contemporary society.