Program Description
A minor in Christian Discipleship is meant to help students grow in their identity as disciples of Jesus Christ. Through interaction with scripture, theological study, and practices, students are equipped for deepening their love of God and neighbor. This program is designed to be highly flexible option for students interested in pursuing the discipline of Theology, intergrating TCOR coursework and a wide range of Upper Division Theology options.
Entering and Completing the Minor
In order to earn a degree, you must complete at least one academic major. Minors are not required except for students in the Professional Studies (BA). SPU encourages students to explore various academic paths, including minors, so if you change your mind about a minor or want to include an additional minor, you are able to do so as outlined below.
Note that the University encourages you to enter your chosen minor(s) as soon as you have determined it and are eligible to join it, especially by the start of your junior year. Students who transfer as juniors and seniors should enter a minor within their first two quarters at SPU.
- If this is your first quarter at SPU, request entrance to your minor in Banner by following these instructions.
- If you are an SPU student with an SPU cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, follow these instructions to enter a minor in this department.
- The University requires a grade of C- or better in all classes that apply to a minor; however, programs may require higher minimum grades in specific courses. You may repeat an SPU course only once for a higher grade.
- To advance in this program, meet with your faculty advisor regularly to discuss your grades, course progression, and other indicators of satisfactory academic progress. If your grades or other factors indicate that you may not be able to successfully complete the minor, your faculty advisor can work with you to explore options, which may include choosing a different minor.
- You must complete the minor requirements that are in effect in the SPU Undergraduate Catalog for the year you enter the minor.
Christian Discipleship Minor
30 Credits Minimum, Including 15 Upper Division (UD)
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| TCOR 2000 | Christian Scripture | 5 |
| TCOR 3100 | Christian Theology | 5 |
| THEO 2725 | Christian Spirituality and Discipleship | 5 |
| THEO 3710 | Human Development and Christian Faith | 5 |
| 20 |
| Community Bible Study 1 | |
| Torah/Pentateuch: The Old Testament Gospel | |
| Four Gospels and One Jesus | |
| Biblical Texts: Old Testament | |
| Biblical Texts: New Testament | |
| Biblical Topics | |
| 5 |
| Wesleyan Small Group: New Leader Training and Leading a Wesleyan Small Group 2 | |
| |
| Total Credits | 30 |