In an effort to meet the educational needs of the total community, Simmons College of Kentucky has developed four distinct educational programs: • The Certificate in Religious Studies • Degree Programs: The Associate of Arts in Religious Studies, the Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and the Bachelor of Theology. Non-Degree Programs The non-degree program is designed to provide prospective students with essential Christian training at the college level particularly those students who do not qualify for admission to a degree program. The Certificate program is a thirty-three (33) credit hour course of study. Degree Programs The degree programs provide both academic and practical experiential training in Biblical , Theological, and Ministerial studies, in addition to a wide range of ministry areas. The Associate of Arts in Religious Studies program is a sixty-six (66) credit hour course of study and provides the student with a more comprehensive Liberal Arts and Christian Studies curriculum. The Associates program is designed to be completed in two years. The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies is a four (4) year degree program which incorporates both Liberal Arts and Christian Studies into its 120 hour educational program. The Bachelor of Theology degree program is designed for students who desire to study in the areas of Theology, Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry beyond the Bachelor of Arts program. Certificate Program Simmons College of Kentucky offers a one-year program of thirty-three (33) credit hours leading towards a Certificate in Religious Studies. The program is designed for persons who desire Christian training in order to more effectively serve in Christian ministry, but who either do not meet the academic requirements for admission to the Associate or Bachelor of Arts degree programs or desire a shorter program of study. Students in the Certificate program will attend the same classes and do the same class work as the degree students. Should the student meet the necessary academic requirements and desire to be admitted to the Bachelor of Arts degree program, only course work in the Certificate program in which the student earned a letter grade “C” or above will be applied to the degree program. |
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The requirements for an Associate of Arts in Religious Studies Degree are in two parts: General Education and Religious Studies. General Education: All students working towards the Associate of Arts degree are expected to successfully complete the following general education courses: |
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Religious Studies: All students working towards the Associate of Arts Degree are expected to successfully complete the following religious studies courses:
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The Bachelor of Arts Degree is the primary degree program at Simmons College of Kentucky. This degree is designed to provide the student with a solid foundation in the liberal arts and specialization in both biblical studies and ministry. The Bachelor’s degree is composed of at least three elements: general education, biblical and theological studies, and ministry preparation. This program is designed to provide the student with a foundation in biblical studies, theology, and the history of the church; develop research skills in religious studies; and provide the student with the practical tools to succeed as a minister or Christian leader. General Education:
All Bachelor degree students are expected to complete ENG101and ENG102 within the first 24 hours of study and ENG103, HIS101 and HIS102 within the first 60 hours of study. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES Biblical and Theological Studies:
Successful completion of the Bachelors of Arts Degree program requires the following courses in the Department of Bible and Theology:
Ministry Development:
Students are expected to complete REL101 and PMN101 within the first 24 hours and PHI201 within the first 60 hours of study. Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree requires a minimum GPA of 2.5 within the students major and a recommendation from the faculty of the student’s program. |
Minor Discipline: A student may elect to take an additional minor outside of the Religious Studies program. Each student seeking a second minor must complete a minor of 18 credit hours, but no more then 40 credit hours in a non-religious studies program. Simmons College currently offers minors in History and Philosophy. Requirements for a Minor in History:
Requirements for a Minor in Philosophy:
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The Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) Degree is a post baccalaureate degree designed to prepare students who desire to further their education level but are without an adequate background in the necessary areas of study. It also serves as a terminal degree for those students who have no desire to continue beyond the baccalaureate degree level, but have a desire for more intensive study in the area of Theological, Biblical or Christian Ministry Studies. Admissions Requirements: 1. A completed application and three (3) letters of recommendation 2. An official transcript from each college the applicant has attended 3. A copy of each earned degree, baccalaureate and above Curriculum Requirements: The B.Th. degree requires the completion of one of two B.Th. programs. • The B.Th. Degree Program I requires forty-five (45) hours of course work beyond those completed for The Bachelor’s degree from a college or university. • The B.Th. Program II requires at least (30) hours of course work beyond those completed for the Bachelor’s degree from a Bible College or University. The program distinctions are outlined in detail under the program of study. | |||
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Total Credit Hours Required for Biblical Studies 27 |
II. Theological Studies | ||
THS 301 - 302 THS 406 | Intro to Christian Theology Contemporary Black Church Theology Theology Elective 300 & Above B.Th. Seminar B.Th. Project Seminar | 3 – 3 3 3 2 – 2 1 – 1 ------------------- 18 hrs |
Total Credit Hours Required for Theological Studies 18 |
Total Hours Required for Completion of Program I: 45 |
Any student who has not successfully completed the requirements for the B.Th., degree program as outlined in program I will be required to complete those requirements toward completion of this program. Biblical Studies |
THS 140 | Biblical Hermeneutics Biblical Electives 300 or above Total Credit Hours | 3 6 ------------------- 9 |
II. Theological Studies | Theological electives 300 or above B.Th., Seminar B.Th., Project Seminar Total Credit Hours | 6 2 – 2 1 – 1 ------------------- 12 (21 cumulative) |
III. Area of Concentration: The remaining nine (9) credit hours must be completed in either the Division of Biblical Studies, the Division of Theology or the Division of Christian Ministries. All nine (9) credit hours must be done in one particular area in one of the divisions mentioned above. Only course work successfully completed will be counted toward the completion of the degree. |
Area of Concentration | 9 | |
Total Credit Hours | 30 |
