Bachelor of Arts

The general education program is complemented by specific requirements for each of the six baccalaureate degree programs. The student must complete all requirements for the degree plan selected before graduation. The completion of the general education requirements and the degree requirements comprise a cohesive liberal arts basis, preparing students for study in professional subject disciplines. For the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, see the School of Nursing section in this catalog.

Humanities

5 courses, as listed below (at least 15-17 hours)

CBIB 113 - Old Testament History Semester Hours: Three
OR
CBIB 213 - Old Testament Theology Semester Hours: Three *
CBIB 123 - New Testament History Semester Hours: Three
OR
CBIB 223 - New Testament Theology Semester Hours: Three *
ENGL 203 - World Literary Types Semester Hours: Three
Two courses in the same foreign language

Note(s)

*All ministry majors should take CBIB 213 - Old Testament Theology and CBIB 223 - New Testament Theology in place of CBIB 113 and CBIB 123 . Other students interested in this option must be approved by the instructor.

Health and Sport Sciences

4 hours

KHSC 333 - Health and Wellness Semester Hours: Three
Activity Course – Semester Hours: One

Computer Literacy

1 course (at least 3 hours) §

BCIS 103 - Survey of Computing Semester Hours: Three
OR
proof of demonstrated competency (as determined by a university approved assessment test)
OR
EDUC 373 - Technology and Instructional Media Semester Hours: Three (for students seeking teacher certification)

Note(s)

§ For transfer credit to be equated to this course the transfer course must have been completed within seven (7) years prior to initial registration at Missouri Baptist University. Former MBU students who are readmitting into the University must also have completed BCIS 103 , EDUC 373 , or an equivalent course within seven (7) years prior to the first semester of returning registration.

Interdisciplinary Studies

2 courses (3-4 hours)

IDST 101 - Collegiate Seminar Semester Hours: One (required for students entering MBU as freshmen)
OR
IDST 200 - Transfer Student Orientation Semester Hours: Zero
IDST 403 - World Citizen Semester Hours: Three

MBU enrollment tops 5,600 students

Fiddler on the Roof

Bachelor of Arts

Humanities

Note(s)

Health and Sport Sciences

Computer Literacy

Note(s)

Interdisciplinary Studies

Total Hours: 25-28