McAfee School of Theology

Christian Social Ethics Track

The Christian Social Ethics track offers students a variety of courses that address issues of social ethics and the quest for justice as an aspect of the reign of God. Courses are drawn from a variety of fields including Christian ethics, evangelism and missions, theology, ministry, and biblical studies. The goal of this track is to prepare students for work in settings emphasizing analysis of and resistance to social evils as an aspect Christian witness and service in the world. Graduates of this track will be equipped to pursue a variety of callings including academic service in fields related to social ethics, church or parachurch social ministry efforts at various levels, and service in nongovernmental organizations.

Last updated 9/22/10

Course Name

Credit Hours

Course Name

Credit Hours
Year 1 - Fall Semester
Year 1 - Spring Semester
Hebrew Exegesis I (OTH 603)

3

 *Hebrew Exegesis II (OTH 604)

3
Spiritual Formation I (SPF 701)

2

 Spiritual Formation II (SPF 702)

2
Old Testament I (OTH 604)

3

 Old Testament II (OTH 605)

3
Church History I (CHH 621)

3

 Church History II (CHH 622)

3
Evangelism and Mission I (EVM 661)

3

 Evangelism and Mission II (EVM 662)

3

Total for semester:

14

Total for semester:

14
Year 1 - J-Term


Elective in area

3

Total for semester:

3

Year 2 - Fall Semester
Year 2 - Spring Semester
Jesus and the Gospels (NTG 611)

3

 Paul and the Early Church (NTG 612)

3
Greek Exegesis I (NTG 613)

3

 *Greek Exegesis II (NTG 803)

3
Pastoral Care (PAC 671) or
Faith Development (CRE 682)

3

 Pastoral Care (PAC 671) or
Faith Development (CRE 682)

3
Ethics (ETH 641)

3

 Preaching (PRC 651)

3
Theology/Philosophy I (THP 631)

3

 Theology/Philosophy II (THP 632)

3

Total for semester:

15

Total for semester:

15
Year 2 - J-Terms


Elective in area

3

Elective in area

3

Total for semester:

6

Year 3 - Fall Semester
Year 3 - Spring Semester
Mentoring I (MIN 901)

3

 **Mentoring II (MIN 902)
(**In an approved Ethics setting)

3
Baptist Heritage (CHH 623)

2

 Leading Congregations & Ministry Organizations
(MIN 652)

3
Worship (PRC 652)

3

 Capstone (MIN 903)

3
Elective in area

3

 Elective

3

Total for semester:

11

Total for semester:

12


Total Required & Elective Hours

90

*Choose either Hebrew Exegesis II (OTH 806) OR Greek Exegesis II (NTG 803) to satisfy core requirements. However, both courses may be taken. In that case, one course will satisfy core requirements and the other course will count towards elective credit.

There are 6 Total General Elective Hours required (2 courses) and 12 hours of approved courses relating to Christian Social Ethics, including but not limited to the following courses:

Ethics of Human Dignity (ETH 612); Special Topics: Baptist Social Ethicists (ETH 800); Christian Ethics, Law, & Public Policy (ETH 610); Peace, Justice, & Reconciliation (EVM 802); Developing a Holistic Ministry (MIN 800); the Kingdom of God (NTG 808); The book of the Twelve (OTH 606); Social Justice in the Old Testament (OTH 808); and Prophetic Preaching (PRC 854).