Humanities and Arts Degree
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Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities and Arts
This program is offered as an interdisciplinary approach to education that encourages students to integrate Christian truth with a variety of humanities and arts disciplines. Students choose three areas of emphasis from the fields of English, History, Music, Psychology, and Theater.
By studying these emphases in tandem, students develop an appreciation for the interconnectedness of all human knowledge in relation to God’s truth. Such knowledge urges the student to greater intellectual and spiritual maturity.
Careers with a Humanities and Arts Degree
Humanities and Arts degrees provide a solid foundation for graduate study in English, history, psychology, and theater, as well as entry into such fields as counseling, law, journalism, and ministry, among others
Humanities and Arts degree programs available at Welch College
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Bachelor of Arts Degree: Major in Humanities and Arts
Requirements: 125 hours, with a C average (2.00 g.p.a.) overall and in each segment:
(1) Theological Studies Major, 30 hours:
- BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
- BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2
- BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10
- IDS 1902, 3101, 4101. Christianity, Culture, and Worldview, 6 (for content purposes, thesecourses are shared with the A/S Core)
- PHL 3602. Christian Philosophy, 3 (for content purposes, this is shared with the A/S Core)
- THE 3101. Christian Doctrines, 3
- BIB elective, 4 (must be at the 4000 level)
(2) Arts and Sciences Core, 53 hours:
- BIO 1001, 1011. Systems in Biological Science and Lab, 4
- BUS 1150. Microcomputer Applications, 0
- ENG 1111, 1122. Grammar and Composition I, II, 6
- ENG 2111, 2122. Masterpieces of World Literature I, II, 6
- HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization I, II, 6
- IDS 1501. Leadership and Calling: Personal Development and Leadership Principles, 2
- IDS 2102. Foundations for Civic Engagement, 2
- LNG. International language, 12
- MAT 1101. College Algebra, 3
- MUS 1002. Music Introduction and Appreciation, 3
- PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness and PHE activity elective, 3
- SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3
- SSC 3101. Marriage and Family, 3
(3) Humanities and Arts Major, 42 hours:
- Primary Area of Study, 18 hours (required courses determined by advisor; 6 hours must be 3000 level and 6 hours must be 4000 level)
- Secondary Area of Study, 12 hours (required courses determined by advisor; 3 hours must be 2000 level or higher and 3 hours must be 3000 level or higher)
- Tertiary Area of Study, 9 hours (electives from one field of study determined by advisor; 3 hours must be 2000 level or higher)
- Capstone Course, 3 hours
Required courses for study in English by tier:
Primary tier (18 hours)
- ENG 3204. Shakespeare, 3
- ENG 3403. History of the English Language, 3
- ENG 3605. Literary Criticism, 3
- 9 hours from other ENG courses approved by faculty member (6 hours must be 4000 level)
Secondary tier (12 hours)
- ENG 3403. History of the English Language, 3
- ENG 3605. Literary Criticism, 3
- 6 hours from other ENG courses approved by faculty member
Tertiary tier (9 hours)
- ENG 3403. History of the English Language, 3
- 6 hours from ENG courses approved by faculty member
Required courses for study in History by tier:
Primary tier (18 hours)
- HIS 3204. Survey Church History, 3 or HIS 3606. History of American Christianity, 3
- HIS 3404. The United States Founding Era, 3
- HIS 4305. Renaissance and Reformation, 3
- HIS 4807. Historiography, 3
- 6 hours from other HIS courses approved by faculty member
Secondary tier (12 hours)
- HIS 3404. The United States Founding Era, 3
- HIS 4305. Renaiss. and Reformation, 3 or HIS 4313. The Conservative Intellectual Tradition, 3
- 6 hours from other HIS courses approved by faculty member
Tertiary tier (9 hours)
- HIS 3201. Survey of Church History, 3 or HIS 3403. U.S. Founding Era, 3
- 6 hours from HIS courses approved by faculty member
Required courses for study in Music by tier:
Primary tier (18 hours)
- MUS 1011, 1022. Music Theory I, 6
- MUS 1111, 1122. Aural Theory I, 2
- MUS 1271, 1282. Class Piano, 4
- Ensemble, 4: MUS 1040. Choral Union, MUS 3040. College Choir, MUS 4060. Chapel Choir, or
- Instrumental Ensembles
- Applied Music, 2
Secondary tier (12 hours)
- MUS 1011. Music Theory, 3
- MUS 1111. Aural Theory, 1
- MUS 1630. Class Conducting, 1
- MUS 3031. Music History and Literature I, 3*
- Ensemble, 2: MUS 1040. Choral Union, MUS 3040. College Choir, MUS 4060. Chapel Choir, or Instrumental Ensembles
- Applied instrument, 2 or Class Piano, 2
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Tertiary tier (9 hours)
- MUS 1011. Music Theory, 3
- MUS 1111. Aural Theory, 1
- MUS 1630. Class Conducting, 1
- Ensemble, 2: MUS 1040. Choral Union, MUS 3040. College Choir, MUS 4060. Chapel Choir, or
- Instrumental Ensembles
- Applied instrument, 2 or Class Piano, 2
Required courses for study in Psychology by tier:
Primary tier (18 hours)
- PSY 2001. General Psychology, 3
- PSY 2302. Social Psychology, 3
- PSY 3204. Physiology of Behavior, 3
- PSY 3801. The Exceptional Child, 3
- PSY 4106. Personality Theory, 3
- PSY 4206. History and Systems of Psychology, 3
Secondary tier (12 hours)
- PSY 2001. General Psychology, 3
- PSY 2302. Social Psychology, 3
- PSY 3204. Physiology of Behavior, 3
- PSY 4106. Personality Theory, 3
Tertiary tier (9 hours)
- PSY 2001. General Psychology, 3
- PSY 2302. Social Psychology, 3
- PSY 4106. Personality Theory, 3
Required courses for study in Theater by tier:
Supplements the interdisciplinary approach of the Humanities and Arts program with an introduction to the theatrical arts. Specific objectives include those required for the Humanities and Arts program as well as the following:
(1) The graduate should gain an understanding and appreciation for aesthetic components of the dramatic arts in the context of a Christian worldview; and
(2) The graduate should develop basic skills and techniques in the fundamental theatrical components of dramatic production.
Primary tier (18 hours)
- THR 1001. Acting I, 3
- THR 3005. Play Analysis, 3
- THR 3003. Studies In Western Theater, 3
- PHL 4004. Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art, 3
- Practicum, 3: THR 2000. Theater Production Practicum, 1
- 3 hours from other THR courses approved by faculty member
Secondary tier (12 hours)
- THR 1001. Acting I, 3
- THR 3005. Play Analysis, 3
- THR 3003. Studies In Western Theater, 3 or PHL 4004. Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art, 3
- 3 hours from other THR courses approved by faculty member
Tertiary tier (9 hours)
- THR 1001. Acting I, 3
- 6 hours from THR courses approved by faculty member
Meet your Degree Program Coordinator
B.S, Music and Bible, Welch College, 2008
M.A., History, Middle Tennessee State University, 2016
Ph.D. (in progress), Kansas State University
Associate, youth, and music minister, Free Will Baptist churches, 2009-
Assistant Archivist, NAFWB Historical Collection, 2014-17
College Archivist, Welch College, 2015-
Head Curator, NAFWB Historical Collection, 2017-
Faculty, Welch College, 2017-
Program Coordinator, History, 2017-