Bachelor of Arts: Christian Studies
Liberal Arts
Our provincially accredited Bachelor of Arts programs prepare you for a diverse world of life and work. Learn how to think critically and logically and to communicate effectively; the skills needed to succeed in today’s job market or prepare you for further studies.
Our Program
Bachelor of Arts: Christian Studies enables students to become life-long agents of transformative change in the world. In the program, students not only study and experience the Christian faith, but also reflect upon the relevance of this faith for their own lives and the world in which they live.
All students take a core of foundational courses in three streams Bible, Christian Theology and History and Christian Spirituality. After 30 credits, students then focus on one of these streams, enabling further study of and engagement with particular aspects of the Christian faith. Students who choose the four year Major will have the opportunity to study their chosen stream in further detail, undertake a senior research project (in one's chosen stream), and critically reflect upon the relevance and meaning of their Christian studies learning.
Educational Travel
A unique component of the Christian Studies program is the opportunity to participate in a "Down Ancient Paths" travel study venture. Travel to the ancient world with your Faculty, providing a life-changing exposure to biblical landscapes and ancient Christian traditions.
| Major | Concentration | Minor |
| 120 credits (4yrs) | 90 credits (3yrs) | 18 credits |
| Religion requirements (27 credits) | Religion requirements (21 credits) | |
| Streams: Bible, Christian Theology and History, or Christian Spirituality (21 credits) | Streams: Bible, Christian Theology and History, or Christian Spirituality (15 credits) | |
| Open electives (18 credits) | Open electives (18 credits) | |
| Arts & Science electives (30 credits) | Arts & Science electives (30 credits) |
Faculty
- Rob Snow, BTh, BRS, MCS, PhD - Program Head, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies
- Dr. Bernie Van De Walle, BTh, MDiv, PhD - Associate Professor of Theology
- Dr. Charles Nienkirchen, BTh, BA, MA, PhD - Professor of Christian History and Spirituality
- Paul Evans, BCS, MTS, PhD - Assistant Professor of Christian Studies
Admissions Requirements
Five Grade 12 level courses including English, Math (pure or applied) or a second language with a minimum overall average on the five courses of 60%.
| Religion Requirements | |
| Major | Concentration |
| Introduction to the Bible | Introduction to the Bible |
| Introduction to World Religions | Introduction to World Religions |
| Traditions and Turning Points | Traditions and Turning Points |
| Theology I | Theology I |
| Theology II | Theology II |
| Capstone Seminar | |
| 6 credits in Religion at the 300 level or higher | |
Streams
BIBLE | CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY | CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY |
| Pentateuch | Contemporary Theology | Introduction to Christian Spirituality |
| Historical Books | Theology from the Margins | Spaces of the Heart |
| Prophetic Literature | Wesleyan Theology | Streams of Christian Spirituality |
| Synoptic Gospels | Theology of Mission | Prayer Paths to God |
| Life and Letters of Paul | Alliance History & Thought | Spiritual Companions |
| Biblical Theology | History & Polity of the Nazarene Church | Spiritual Autobiographies |
| Hermeneutics | Renaissance and Reformation | Special Topics in Spirituality |
| NT Book Studies | Christian History to the Reformation | Theology of Holiness |
| OT Book Studies | Christian History since the Reformation | |
| NT Greek I, II and III | History of Christian Missions | |
| Greek Text Book Study | Christianity in Canada | |
| Biblical Hebrew I, II and III | History of Christian-Muslim Engagements | |
| Hebrew Text Book Study | History of Evangelical Movements |
Contact
- Rob Snow, BTh, BRS, MCS, PhD - Program Head
RSnow@ambrose.edu - Enrolment Department
enrolment@ambrose.edu
800.461.1222