Multidisciplinary Studies, B.A.
The Multidisciplinary Studies program is designed for students who are seeking a four-year degree in a local church setting that provides them with a robust education with a solid liberal arts foundation. The goal of the degree is to foster students' ability to think deeply and Christianly and to communicate well in an increasingly diverse American context. This Bachelor of Arts degree includes Christian ministries-related courses and the opportunity to learn via a series of supervised practicums.
Program Requirements
Bethel Core
Communication Skills (9 credits)
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
| | Communications/Speech | 3 |
Humanities (7 credits)
| COL 100 | College Studies | 1 |
| FA | Music/Art/Theatre | 3 |
| LIT | Literature | 3 |
Social Science (9 credits)
| HIST | History Elective | 3 |
| PSYC 182 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
Diversity and Global Awareness (3 credits)
| COMM 352 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| | OR | |
| LANG 101 | Introduction to the Study of Language | 3 |
| | OR | |
| | Foreign Language | 3 |
Natural Science/Math (6 or 7 credits)
| MATH 107 | Algebraic Modeling with Trigonometry | 3 |
| | OR | |
| MATH 109 | Excursions in Math | 3 |
| | OR | |
| | Higher level MATH | 3 |
| | Science (non-lab or lab) | 3-4 |
Religion/Philosophy (12 credits)
| BIBL 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| PHIL 250 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 46-47 |
Multidisciplinary Studies Major
At least 12 hours of the Liberal Studies major must be 300 and/or 400 level courses.
| Primary Concentration in one subject area* |
15 |
| Secondary Concentration in one subject area* |
12 |
| Secondary Concentration in another subject area* |
9 |
*All courses in a concentration area must be of the same course prefix letters (with the exception of music concentrations where any two music prefixes may be combined) and may not be required within the Bethel Core. At least 18 semester hours within the concentration areas must be completed at Bethel University. All courses in concentration areas must received a C- or better. Practicums and internships do not count toward a concentration. At least 12 hours of the Multidisciplinary Studies major must be 300 and/or 400 level courses.
Electives and Practicums
Electives needed to complete degree
Practicums are electives taken by students but are expected of those taking this degree by extension sites for participation in their program.
Total Credit Hours: 120