College of Arts and Sciences offers three-degree programs: Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (B.A.B.), Bachelor of Science in Family studies (B.S.F). It provides the WUV Core Courses for biblical higher education and the General Education courses, both of which are required for all undergraduate students.
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies program provides students with an academic and ministerial foundation focused on biblical studies and the training necessary for graduate programs, such as M.C.C. or M.Div. This program offers biblical studies courses that incorporate engagement with biblical texts, theological courses that include historical, systematic, and perspective views on the Bible, such as ethics and doctrines, interdisciplinary Bible-related courses that apply the Bible’s teaching to various practical areas of study. The course content is built on biblical and theological truths which are then applied to varying subject matters, skills, principles, and practices of a professional discipline.
Mission
To provide a diverse body of students with necessary exposure to the study of the Bible as the Word of God and to equip them with biblical values and perspectives, so that they can prepare themselves for further academic pursuit and are able to live them out in their lives whether they pursue seminary or practice lay ministry after graduation.Objectives
By the time of graduation, the program will be able:- To increase and enhance students’ knowledge of the Bible as the Word of God and its theology.
- To enable students to apply biblical knowledge effectively to ministry and life.
- To foster the understanding of Reformation Traditions of the Christian church.
- To cultivate leadership for teaching the Bible in ministering local churches.
- To nurture in students a desire to pursue a higher degree in theological, pastoral, and missional ministries.
Graduation Requirements
- B.A.B. students must complete a minimum of 120 credits: general education (36 credits), major requirements (54 credits), WUV Core courses (15 credits), and electives (15 credits).
- B.A.B. students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of C (2.0).
- Students must pass the graduation exams: Bible test and essay exams.
- Students fulfill the community service in order to learn ministry formation.
Degree Requirements
- LIL101 LibraryInformation Literacy (0)
WUV Core Courses 15 credits
- BNT 101 New Testament Survey
- THL 101 Biblical Doctrine I
- BOT 101 Old Testament Survey
- FDS 101 Introduction to Christian Faith
- FDS 102 Worldview
Major Requirements 54 credits
Spiritual Formation Requirements 0 credits
Total 120 Credits- BIB 201 Bible Study Methods
- BIB 351 Great Figures of the Bible
- BNT 206 Pauline Epistles
- BNT 209 Gospels and Acts
- BNT 211 Life of Jesus
- BOT 151 History and Geography of Israel
- BOT 201 Pentateuch
- BOT 205 Prophetic Books
- CNS 101 Introduction to Christian Counseling
- CNS 222 Individual Counseling
- CNS 323 Group Counseling
- CNS 401 Marriage and Family System
- EDU 411 Introduction to Christian Education
- ETH 301 Christian Ethics
- FDS 201 Spiritual Formation
- HIS 301 History of the Christian Church
- MSS 101 Introduction to Christian Mission
- THL 102 Biblical Doctrine II
- SPF101 Chapel Service
- SPF102 Chapel Service
- SPF201 Chapel Service
- SPF202 Chapel Service
- SPF301 Chapel Service
- SPF302 Chapel Service
- SPF401 Chapel Service
- SPF402 Chapel Service
- CHS101 Community Service Freshman
- CHS102 Community Service Freshman
- CHS201 Community Service Sophomore
- CHS202 Community Service Sophomore
- CHS301 Community Service Junior
- CHS302 Community Service Junior
- CHS401 Community Service Senior
Any Bachelor’s courses
Bachelor of Science in Family Studies
This degree is largely designed to equip students for education and counseling ministry with the knowledge and skills in multicultural settings. It also addresses critical issues within the contexts of homes, families and communities in both educational and ministerial environments.
Mission
To prepare undergraduate students whose interest is in counseling with basic introductory studies of counseling within biblical values and perspectives as well as larger academic disciplines provided by general education and biblical studies.Objectives
Students who successfully complete the B.S.F. curriculum will:- Demonstrate basic knowledge of the Bible and evangelical Christian theology.
- Have basic concepts and knowledge about education and counseling in local churches.
- Learn the basic skills in teaching and counseling in local church settings.
- Demonstrate competence in pursuing higher degree in pastoral and missionary ministries.
Graduation Requirements
- B.S.F. students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 120 credits: General Education (36 credits), major requirements (54 credits), WUV Core courses (15 credits), and electives (15 credits).
- A cumulative grade point average of C (2.0) must be maintained.
- Students must satisfactorily pass the graduation exams: Bible test and Essay test.
- Students fulfill the community service in order to learn ministry formation.
Degree Requirements
- LIL 101 Library Information Literacy 0 credits
General Education 36 credits See the general education section for details.
WUV Core Courses 15 credits
- BNT 101 New Testament Survey
- THL 101 Biblical Doctrine I
- BOT 101 Old Testament Survey
- FDS 101 Introduction to Christian Faith
- FDS 102 World View
Major Requirements 54 credits
- BIB 201 Bible Study Methods
- BIB 351 Great Figures of the Bible
- BNT 211 Life of Jesus
- CNS 101 Introduction to Counseling
- CNS 211 Counseling Theories
- CNS 222 Individual Counseling
- CNS 323 Group Counseling
- CNS 401 Marriage & Family System
- CNS 413 Family Counseling
- CNS 433 Mental Health
- BNT 209 Gospels and Acts
- EDU 201 Educational Foundations
- EDU 311 Educational Psychology
- EDU 411 Introduction to Christian Education
- ETH 301 Ethics
- HIS 301 History of the Christian Church
- FDS 102 Christian Worldview
- MSS 101 Introduction to Christian Mission
- PSY 311 Developmental Psychology: Personality Theories
Spiritual Formation Requirements 0 credits
- SPF101 Chapel Service
- SPF102 Chapel Service
- SPF201 Chapel Service
- SPF202 Chapel Service
- SPF301 Chapel Service
- SPF302 Chapel Service
- SPF401 Chapel Service
- SPF402 Chapel Service
Ministry Formation Requirements 0 credits
- CHS101 Community Service Freshman
- CHS102 Community Service Freshman
- CHS201 Community Service Sophomore
- CHS202 Community Service Sophomore
- CHS301 Community Service Junior
- CHS302 Community Service Junior
- CHS401 Community Service Senior
Free Electives 15 credits
Any Bachelor’s course.
Total 120 Credits
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
Mission
To provide a diverse body of students with a broad backgrounds in computer programming, combining technical and professional classes to prepare students for a specialized career in the computing science discipline, with ethical principles.Objectives
The program will enable students to attain, by the time of graduation:- An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
- An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.
- An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice
- An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.
Graduation Requirements
- B.C.S. students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 120 credits: General Education (36 credits), major requirements (36 credits), Bible requirements (30 credits), and electives (18 credits).
- cumulative grade point average of C (2.0) must be maintained.
- Students must satisfactorily pass the graduation exams: Essay test.
- Students fulfill the community service in order to learn ministry formation.
Degree Requirements
LIL 101 Library Information Literacy 0 credits
General Education 36 credits
See the general education section for details.
- MAT 201 Calculus I ( Prerequisite for BCS 200 ~)
Biblical Studies 30 credits
- BNT 101 New Testament Survey
- BNT 211 Life of Jesus
- BOT 101 Old Testament Survey
- BOT 314 Psalms
- BIB 351 Great Figures of the Bible
- BAC 301 Christian Arts & Culture
- FDS 101 Introduction to Christian Faith
- ETH 301 Ethics
- FDS 102 World View
- BIB 301 Creation and Evolution
Major Requirements 36 credits
- BCS101 Preview of Computer Science
- BCS102 Fundamentals of Programming
- BCS103 Database Concepts and Applications
- BCS201 Discrete Mathematics and Logic
- BCS202 Data Structure and Algorithms
- BCS203 Foundations of Software Engineering
- BCS301 Computer Architecture
- BCS302 Web Application Development
- BCS303 Data Communications and Networking
- BCS310 Operating System Design
- CS311 Software Development
- BCS490 Capstone and Practicum
Free Electives 18 credits
- BCS 320 Mathematical Probability
- BCS 321 Numerical Methods
- BCS 330 Parallel Computer Architecture and Programming
- BCS 340 Foundations of Cyber-Physical Systems
- BCS 350 Mobile Application Development
- BCS 400 Artificial Intelligence: Representing and Problem Solving
- BCS 410 Mid Level of Programming
- BCS 420 Cyber Securities
- BCS 430 Computer Graphics
- BCS 440 Electronic Commerce Technologies
- BCS 450 Dependable Computing Systems
Total 120 Credit Hours