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Requirements for a Major in The Roberts Department of Christianity

A major in Christianity consists of a minimum of 30 semester hours, including the following (all courses are three hours unless noted otherwise):

1. CHR 101 and 150 (considered prerequisite courses for all courses numbered 200 and above);

2. CHR 250, which the department strongly advises to be taken in the sophomore year;

3. four courses to be taken from the following:
a. one course in biblical studies, chosen from CHR 302, 305, 310, 315, or 380;
b. one course in historical studies, chosen from CHR 210 or 370;
c. one course in theological studies, chosen from CHR 300 or 320;
d. one course in ethical studies, chosen from CHR 330, 335, or 363.

4. two colloquia:
a. CHR 385: Junior Colloquium (one hour)
b. CHR 485: Senior Colloquium (two hours)

5. six additional hours in the department.

A major must have a minimum of 18 hours in courses numbered 300 and above.


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To contact The Roberts Department of Christianity:
Call 800-MERCERU, ext. 2755 outside Macon, Georgia
or 301-2755 locally
Email wilson_rf@mercer.edu