The Bachelor of Science in
Bible/Theology and Elementary Education
This four-year program of study leads to a double major in Bible and Theology and Elementary Education. This program has three major areas of educational requirements: Bible, general education, and professional studies. Upon successful completion of the degree program, the student is awarded a Bachelor of Science in Bible and Theology and Elementary Education and is eligible for an elementary classroom teaching license from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and teacher certification from the Association of Christian Schools International.
Bible and Theology and Elementary Education Degree Requirements:
1. Complete a minimum of 131.5 total credit hours.
2. A minimum of 66 credit hours must be earned from Emmaus.
3. All methods coursework and student teaching must be earned from Emmaus.
4. Achieve a grade point of not less than 2.0 in each professional studies course in the elementary education program.
5. Achieve a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.5.
6. Complete the general graduation requirements listed in the Academic Life section of the catalog.
7. Meet course requirements in the following areas:
Bible and Theology (39 credits)
Old Testament Survey 1 (BT 102)
Old Testament Survey 2 (BT 104)
New Testament Survey (BT 106)
Christian Life and Bible Study Methods (BT 110)
Survey of Doctrine (BT 151)
Hermeneutics (BT 250)
Theology 1 (BT 205)
Theology 2 (BT 210)
Theology 3 (BT 305)
Theology 4 (BT 310)
Bible/Theology Electives
Bible/Theology/Bible-Related Elective*
Intercultural Studies (3 credits)
Missions and Evangelism 1* (ICS 104)
Inter-Area Studies (4.5 credits)
Transitions Seminar (IAS 101)
Spiritual Formation/Christian Service Learning (IAS 102/3 - 402/3)
Chapel Attendance (IAS 104/5 - 404/5)
Humanities (12 credits)
Fundamentals of Speech (COM 112)
English Composition (ENG 101)
Introduction to Literature (ENG 102)
Introduction to Philosophy: Christian Worldview* (PH 106)
Social Sciences (15 credits)
Fundamental Computer Literacy (CS 103)
World Geography (GEO 117)
American Studies (HIS 234)
Child Development (PSY 254)
Educational Psychology (PSY 351)
Natural Sciences (10 credits)
Math for Elementary Educators (MAT 121)
Introduction to Human Biology (SCI 241)
Introduction to Human Biology Lab (SCI 242)
Science Elective
Professional Studies in Elementary Education (48 credits)
Introduction to Education (ED 106)
Field Studies (ED 194)
Self-Arranged Field Studies (ED 195)
Children's Literature (ED 203)
Field Studies (ED 294)
Introduction to Exceptionalities (ED 231)
Field Studies (ED 295)
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Reading (ED 301)
Field Studies (ED 394)
Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment in Language Arts (ED 305)
Teaching Diverse Learners (ED 311)
Instructional Adaptations (ED 331)
Practicum 1 (ED 395)
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Science and Math (ED 426)
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Social Studies (ED 435)
Principles of Management and Assessment (ED 470)
Practicum 2 (ED 495)
Student Teaching (ED 490-497)
Student Teaching Seminar (ED 499)
Choose two of the following:
Teaching Elementary Music (ED 308)
Teaching Physical Education (ED 381)
Art for Elementary Educators (ED 471)
*meets Bible-Related requirement
Award: Bachelor of Science
In addition to fulfilling the requirements for the bachelor's degree, teacher candidates must complete all program completion requirements and all state licensure requirements to be recommended to the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners for a teaching endorsement.