Developing Biblical Faith and Lifestyle (18 hours)

• BIBL 110    Message of the New Testament (3)
• BIBL 111    Message of the Old Testament (3)
• THEO 230   Introduction to Theology (3)
• THEO 231   Introduction to Christian Ethics (3)
• RELG 200   Biblical & Theological Foundations for Benevolence (1)
• 8 Service units (2):
  Each unit represents approximately 10 hrs. service.  (Transfer students will complete one service unit per semester.)
• An integrative capstone course in the major or a religion elective chosen by the student's major department (3)

Each full-time student must be enrolled in a religion course every semester until the first four courses above are completed.  If a student has taken a religion course during summer school, this may be applied to a following semester.

Fundamental Academic Skills (10-15 hours, depending on placement)

• GNST 101  Gateway to University Success (2)
• CISS 100   Computer Literacy and Applications (2)
  or
  CISS 101   Introduction to Computer-based Systems (3) (depending on major)
• MATH 101 Contemporary Mathematics (3)
  or
  MATH 111 College Algebra (3) (depending on major)
  Other mathematics options include any higher mathematics class except MATH 201 and MATH 202.  (Placement in higher mathematics classes is by examination only.)
• ENGL 105   College Writing Workshop (4)
  Entry-level course for students with ACT English scores between 14 and 18 or SAT verbal scores between 370 and 429.  Students who successfully complete ENGL 106 (grade of "C" or above) will also take ENGL 110. 
  or
• ENGL 106   College Writing (3)
  Entry-level course for students with ACT English scores between 19 and 24 or SAT verbal scores between 430 and 569.  Students who successfully complete ENGL 106 (grade of "C or above) will also take ENGL 110. 
  or
• ENGL 110   Rhetoric and Research (3)
  Entry-level course for students with ACT English scores of at least 25 or SAT verbal scores of at least 570.  Students placed in ENGL 110 are required to take only one composition course.  A grade of "C" or better is required for successful completion of this course.

Exploring the Humanities (12 hours)

• HUMN 201 Foundations of Western Culture (3)
• Western Humanities (6)
  Choose two courses from the following list:
  HUMN 202  Rise of Europe
  HUMN 301  Foundations of the Modern World
  HUMN 302  Twentieth Century Western Culture
  HIST 221  Western Civilization I
  HIST 222  Western Civilization II
  ENGL 221 Masterpieces of the Western World I
  ENGL 222 Masterpieces of the Western World II
• Philosophy and Fine Arts (3)
  Chose one course from the following list:
  ARTS 244   Art History I
  ARTS 245   Art History II
  THEA 331 Survey of Drama Literature I
  THEA 332  Survey of Drama Literature II
  MUHL 233  Music in Culture
  PHIL 241    Introduction to Philosophy

Understanding Contemporary Society (9 hours)

• HIST 212 Recent American History and Government (3)
  or
• POLS 200 Understanding Contemporary Politics (3)
• Choose two courses from the following list: (6)
  PSYC 200 Understanding Human Behavior
  SOCI 200 Understanding Contemporary Society
  ECON 200 Understanding Economic Issues

Respecting the Natural World (5 hours)

• Lab Science (4)
  Students may select any lab science course, but the following course are recommended for non-science majors:
  ASTR 111   Astronomy
  BIOL 103   Human Biology
  BIOL 104   Environmental Science
  BIOL 108   Introduction to Biotechnology
  PHSC 111   Physical Science
  PHSC 112   Earth and Space Science
  
• PHED 100   Healthy and Effective Lifestyles (1)

• ANTH 200 Global Perspective Seminar (1)
• Choose one of the following:
  GNST 250   Cross-Cultural Experience (Individually Arranged)
  GNST 251   Cross-Cultural Experience (1)
  GNST 252   Cross-Cultural Experience (2)
  GNST 253   Cross-Cultural Experience (3)
  Students need to complete only one hour of Cross-Cultural Experience for the General Core Requirement.  One hour is given for all domestic experiences; two hours for international experiences; and three hours for full-semester, study-abroad programs.

• LING 201 Language and Culture (3)
  In lieu of LING 201, students may take one semester of foreign language at the elementary level or above.

• Intermediate foreign language (6 hours)
  FREN 211 and 212   Intermediate French
  GREK 311 and 312   Intermediate Greek
  LATN 311 and 312 Intermediate Latin
  SPAN 211 and 212   Intermediate Spanish
  SPED 211 and 212 Intermediate Sign Language
  Six hours of elementary foreign language or proficiency demonstrated on the departmental foreign language examination are prerequisites for the intermediate-level courses in modern foreign languages.  For students taking New Testament Greek or Latin, the first-year requirement is eight hours.