38 courses with the subject CST, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Elective 3 COR 1021 1 Total 13 Total 16 Semester 3 Semester 4 COR 2011 1 Elective 9 Core Requirements 3 Core Requirements 3 Elective 3 COR 2021 1
A general introduction to the origins, branches, issues, and personalities in Western philosophy. (Spring)
Math or Science 3 Fine Arts/Humanities 6 Social or Behavioral Science 3 Degree Requirements (BA or BS/BSN) 6
Credits CST 2313 Introduction to Christian Theology 3 Choose 6 additional CST credits 3 Total 15
A general overview of the Christian ministry including spiritual formation for ministry and the nature of ministry in the church and church-related settings. Students also examine the call to ministry, leadership in ministry and the functions of ministry. (Spring)
An introduction to the gathering, organization, and delivery of sermonic materials. Prerequisites: CST 1103, 2113. (Fall)
CST 1433 Developing the Christian Mind or CST 3233
An intensive introduction to ethical theory and decision making.
This course offers the student the opportunity to explore topics of interest under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: JR
A study of the prophets, their messages, and their methods in the context of their time and place. Prerequisite: CST 1103 and 2113.
A study of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes placing them in the context of Old Testament theology and other Ancient Near Eastern literature. Prerequisite: CST 1103 and 2113.
An examination of the history of Israel found in Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles from the settlement of Canaan to the destruction of Judah. Prerequisite: CST 1103 and 2113.
A study of the gospel of John, the three letters of John, and the Book of Revelation focusing on major literary similarities and differences between those books, important themes in each, and the social setting of each. Prerequisite: CST 1103 and 2113.
Students gain academic credit for supervised ministry in a church or other ministry opportunity. Prerequisite: CST 2213.
16 (six semesters) CST, GRK, or HEB (Choose any 6 credits) 6 3 Core Requirements: 57 3 Completion Sequence – Ministry Leadership 3 Semester 1 Semester 2 3 CST 1103 3 CST 2213 3 1 CST 1433 3 CST 2313 3 16 ENG 1013 3 ENG 1023 3 PSY 1013 3 COM 1023 3 Ministry Practicum 3 Ministry Practicum 3 3 COR 1011 1 COR 1021 1 3 Total 16 Total 16 3 Semester 3 Semester 4 12 CST 2113 3 CST 1413 3 CST 2233 3 CST 3243 3 120 Fine Arts/Humanities 3 ESS 2002 2 Elective 3 Wellness Activity 1 Ministry Practicum 3 Science or Math 3
3 CST 3263 Discipleship 3 3 CST 3313 Church History I or Advanced Theology 3 2 CST 3323 Church History II or CST 3613 World 3 1 Religions 3 CST 4013 Senior Seminar 3 3 Advanced Bible (choose one): 3 1 CST 3113, 3123, 3133, 3173, 4153, 4153, 4163, 4173
A survey of current discipleship practices in local churches and in current literature on discipleship toward developing a holistic discipleship model for use in ministry. Prerequisite: CST 2213. (Spring)
CST 3323 Church History II or CST 3613 World 3
A survey of the history of the Christian Church from the Reformation to the contemporary period. (Alternating Fall)
A philosophical examination of the nature of religious beliefs in the context of the total human experience. (On Demand)
A survey of the history, beliefs, practices, and major divisions of the major religions of the world. Prerequisite: CST 1103. (Fall)
A study of the philosophical, theological, and methodological issues foundational to effective youth ministry in the congregational setting. Prerequisite: CST 2213.
Advanced Bible (choose one): 3 CST 3113, 3123, 3133, 3173, 4153, 4163, 4173 CST, GRK, or HEB Electives 6 Core Requirements: 42 64 | Page
A study of Matthew, Mark, and Luke-Acts in their historical and literary contexts and the relationship among these gospels.
A study of major issues in the interpretation of the letters attributed to Paul. Treatment of the social setting of these letters, major themes characteristic of Paul, and an overview of attempts to write a chronology of his life. Prerequisite: CST 1103 and 2113.
Class instruction, research, and writing will be used to explore special topics in Christian studies. Prerequisite: JR/SR Standing. (On Demand) GRK | Greek Courses
3 This foundational course in biblical interpretation focuses on the three worlds encountered by reading the biblical text: the world of 3 the text, the world in the text, and the world of the reader.
Spiritual Formation & Personal Ethics
Spiritual Formation & Ministerial Ethics
This foundational course in theological method provides students 3 with a methodology for theological reflection utilizing biblical material, historical development, reasoned reflection, and 3 community experience. 3 CST 6243 Team Life of the Servant Leader – Preaching/Teaching Ministry leaders are communicators, whether this is behind a podium, leading a class, or leading a discussion. This course of study examines the book of the prophet Jeremiah as a start to constructing a theology of preaching and develops skills for Graduate Academic Catalog 2025-26
Graduate Academic Catalog 2025-26
MAML Core Total: Completion Sequence – MAML – F
Justice and Community Ethics
Cultivating Ministry Partnerships
Source: Bluefield University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
