Develop Academically through the Lens of Faith
The Christian Thought degree incorporates courses in theology, ethics, and philosophy to prepare you to engage in a wide variety of vocations. A Christian Thought major or minor will help students develop a Christian worldview by training them to think critically about a wide range of issues.
Application Process and Requirements
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Request all official transcripts from every school you have attended be sent to Admissions@sterling.edu or Sterling College Admissions, 125 W. Cooper, Sterling, Kansas 67579
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Once you are officially accepted,
make your $50 Online Programs Fee
Core Requirements
Core Bible Sequence:
In place of TM102 and TM103, majors in the Theology and Ministry department should
complete one of the following options:
Option 1
● TM171 Old Testament I: Pentateuch and Wisdom Literature (3 credits)
● TM172 Old Testament II: Historical and Prophetic Books (3 credits)
● TM173 New Testament I: Gospels and Johannine Literature (3 credits)
● TM174 New Testament II: Acts and the Epistles (3 credits)
OR
Option 2
● TM102 Introduction to the Old Testament (3 credits)
● TM103 Introduction to the New Testament (3 credits)
● TM201 Intermediate Introduction to the Bible (3 credits)
● Any one (1) elective from TM310–319, TM371–379, or TM420–429 (3 credits)
Subtotal: 12 credits
Christian Thought Core Curriculum:
● TM105 Basic Christian Philosophy (3 credits)
● TM184 Introduction to Spiritual Formation (1 credit)
● TM210 Hermeneutics (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
● TM245 Homiletics (3 credits)
● TM286 Research Methods (1 credit)
● TM287 Historical Theology I (3 credits)
● TM288 Historical Theology II (3 credits)
● TM384 Spiritual and Vocational Formation (2 credits)
● TM392 Service Component (1 credit)
● TM354 Systematic Theology I (3 credits)
● TM355 Systematic Theology II (3 credits)
● TM369 Christian Apologetics (3 credits)
● TM387 Christian Ethics (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
● TM438 Theology and Society (3 credits)
● TM470 Philosophy of Religion (3 credits)
● TM484 Contemporary Christian Thought (3 credits)
● TM498 Thesis Proposal (0 credits)
● TM499 Senior Thesis (Writing Intensive) (2 credits)
Subtotal: 43 credits
● Two TM elective courses (6 credits)
Subtotal: 6 credits
TOTAL: 61 credits
Note: At least 9 credits count toward general education requirements.
About Sterling College
Sterling College is a Christ-centered, four-year college located in Sterling, Kansas, with a mission to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith.
Sterling College Online Learning has delivered quality online distance learning programs and courses to people in the United States for over ten years. Sterling ranks exceptionally well as an online Christian college, priding itself in Christ-centered, quality, affordable education.