ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Diploma in Christian Studies - Korean Language (29 semester hours)
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Program Committee Chair:
Seung-Hun (Paul) Yang
Director of the Korean Worldview Studies Program, Visiting Lecturer at Northwest Baptist Seminary |
Mission
The Diploma in Worldview Studies is designed for Korean Christian leaders who want to become equipped with a Biblical worldview. This program will be of interest to those who have a sabbatical period of one year or less.
Admission Requirements
- An undergraduate degree or its equivalent is normally required for admission.
- Students with less than 6 semester hours of undergraduate biblical and theological studies must take BIE 500 Introduction to the Bible (2) and THS 540 Introduction to Theology (2) in addition to the program requirements. LBR 490 Library Skills (1) is also required of all students.
- A maximum of six (6) semester hours of correspondence courses can be applied to the program.
- A maximum of six (6) hours of transfer credit can be allowed in a thirty-hour program.
- English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) scores are not required for the Diploma - Korean Language.
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of all academic requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Payment of all tuition, fees and other financial responsibilities.
- Evidence of consistent Christian character, conduct and biblical faith and recommendation accordingly by the faculty and adjunct mentors.
- Students are expected to complete the program over three semesters: two semesters at the Trinity Western University campus and one semester in Korea.
Program Requirements (29 semester hours)
Core Courses (6 semester hours)
Select two courses from:
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Course
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Description
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Hrs
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| BIE 505 |
Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics |
3 |
| HIS 541 |
History of Christianity II |
3 |
| LDR 560 |
Servant Visionary Leadership |
3 |
| THS 671 |
The God Who Creates, Sustains and Redeems |
3 |
Worldview Studies (9 semester hours) - Korean
Select three courses from:
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Course
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Description
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Hrs
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| WVS 500 |
Worldview Foundations |
3 |
| WVS 501 |
Oriental Culture and Worldview Studies |
3 |
| WVS 502 |
Christianity and Contemporary Ideologies |
3 |
| WVS 601 |
Worldview in the Bible |
3 |
| WVS 602 |
Contemporary Ideologies and Worldview Studies |
3 |
Options (12 semester hours) - Korean
Select four SCS courses or four FSC courses:
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Course
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Description
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Hrs
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| SCS 500 |
Science, Technology and Ethics |
3 |
| SCS 501 |
Christianity and Environmental Issues |
3 |
| SCS 502 |
History and Philosophy of Science |
3 |
| SCS 503 |
Creationism in the Bible, Science and History |
3 |
| SCS 800 |
Interdisciplinary Creationism Seminar |
3 |
| FSC 500 |
Introduction to Family Ministry |
3 |
| FSC 501 |
Christian Worldview and Education |
3 |
| FSC 502 |
Christian Worldview and Social Issues |
3 |
| FSC 503 |
Understanding Family Structure and Communication |
3 |
| FSC 601 |
Financial Stewardship: Principles and Applications |
3 |
| FSC 602 |
Faith, Justice and Public Policy |
3 |
General Studies (1 semester hour)
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Course
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Description
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Hrs
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| RES 500 |
Research Strategies |
1 |