The Department of Religion and Theology seeks to graduate students who are knowledgeable in the scriptures and develop students who pursue and embrace a vocation of ministry and learning for the common good.
The religion major is designed to prepare students for further academic studies in graduate and/or professional schools.
The theology major combines practical experience with professional and academic courses to prepare students for entry into a ministry vocation immediately upon graduation. In addition to the two majors, the department also provides a minor in religion, a minor in theology, and a certificate in theology.
The Department offers two Bachelor of Arts degrees: one in Religion and the other in Theology.
The Stillman College Certificate in Theology Program (SCCTP) is designed to provide a top-rate, continuing education program for veterans in pastoral ministry, licensed ministers working within the local church, and laypersons who are serious about Christian theological education and who desire to provide more impactful service to the church and the world.
The program is a 5-12-month program, where student-learners will complete eight (8) courses to earn a certificate. The courses are offered in sessions with each session having a duration of six (6) weeks. A total of three courses are offered every session. Two courses are offered on the campus of Stillman College on two, separate nights a week, and one class is offered online. The on-campus classes are on Monday and Thursday nights from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Religion major, students will be able to demonstrate the following:
Program Outcomes
As a result of successful completion of the Religion Program, graduates will look to do the following:
The religion major consists of a minimum of 39 hours.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Theology major, students will be able to demonstrate the following:
Program Outcomes
As a result of successful completion of the Theology Program, graduates will look to do the following:
The theology major consists of a minimum of thirty-nine (39) credit hours.
MAJOR AREA REQUIREMENTS IN RELIGION |
REL 230: Introductory Theologies |
REL 232: Biblical Studies since the Enlightenment |
REL 235: World Religions |
REL 237: History of Christianity |
REL 239: Ethics |
REL 330: The Synoptic Gospels |
REL 336: Basic Christian Beliefs |
3 credits in 300-level REL Elective |
REL 400: Senior Seminar |
REL 433: The Reformation |
REL 436: Special Topics in Biblical Studies |
REL 438: Contemporary Theology |
3 credits in 400-level REL or THL Elective |
MAJOR AREA REQUIREMENTS IN THEOLOGY |
THL 233: Theologies of Liberation |
THL 231: Foundations of Christian Education |
THL 237: History of Christianity |
THL 239: Dynamics Faith Development |
REL 239: Ethics |
THL 330: Biblical Theologies |
THL 331: Homiletics |
THL 336: Systematic Theology |
THL 339: The Church and Human Rights |
THL 421: Field Practicum I |
THL 422: Field Practicum II |
THL 433: The Reformation |
THL 438: Contemporary Theology |
THL 439: Pastoral Care and Spiritual Development |
Students earning a minor in Religion will complete a total of twenty-one (21) credit hours in addition to REL 131 and REL 132. These credits will consist of the fifteen (15) credit hours of foundational and intermediate coursework, a 300-level course in biblical studies, plus six (6) credit hours in upper level courses at the 300- or 400-level as advised by a member of the faculty in the Department of Religion and Theology.
Students earning a minor in Theology will complete a total of twenty-one (21) credit hours in addition to REL 131 and REL 132. These credits will consist of the fifteen (15) credit hours of foundational and intermediate coursework plus six (6) credit hours in upper level courses at the 400 level as advised by a member of the faculty in the Department of Religion and Theology.
MINOR AREA REQUIREMENTS IN RELIGION | MINOR AREA REQUIREMENTS IN THEOLOGY |
REL 232: Biblical Studies since the Enlightenment | THL 233: Theologies of Liberation |
REL 235: World Religions | THL 237: History of Christianity |
REL 239: Ethics | REL 239: Ethics |
REL 336: Basic Christian Beliefs | THL 330: Biblical Theologies |
3 credits in 300-level REL (Biblical Studies type course) | THL 336: Systematic Theology |
6 credits in 300/400-level REL | 6 credits in 400-level REL or THL |
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The Stillman College Certificate in Theology Program (SCCTP) is designed to provide a top-rate, continuing education program for veterans in pastoral ministry, licensed ministers working within the local church, and laypersons who are serious about Christian theological education and who desire to provide more impactful service to the church and the world.
The program is a 5–12-month program, where student-learners will complete eight (8) courses to earn a certificate. The courses are offered in sessions with each session having a duration of six (6) weeks. A total of three courses are offered every session. Two courses are offered on the campus of Stillman College on two, separate nights a week, and one class online. The on-campus classes are on Monday and Thursday nights from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Program Objective
The program is designed to do the following:
Learning Outcomes:
Those who complete the program will demonstrate the following:
Courses Offered
To complete the program, students are required to take eight (8) of the following ten (10) courses:
Course description for these courses are found in the Stillman College Catalogue for 2016-2019 and beyond.
The faculty in the program are members of the Department of Religion and Theology plus the external liaison of the program, Rev. Dr. TyShawn Gardner (tgardner@stillman.edu), who is the Vice President for Student Affairs at the college and Pastor of Plum Grove Baptist Church.
Stillman College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
