Christian Studies
"I was able to explore the Bible and Theology in a unique way where I could really own what I was thinking. I was encouraged to really challenge myself and think critically about the God who loves me."
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Matt Wilcox,
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What We Offer
The Department of Christian Studies includes Biblical Studies, Theology, and Philosophy. We offer two majors: Biblical Studies and Theology
Minors: Biblical Studies, Theology, Philosophy
Students may petition to major in philosophy via an "individualized major."
Departmental Distinctives:
- Commitment to excellent teaching and to consistent mentoring
- Intentional integration of Christian faith and scholarship
- Disciplines of theology, philosophy and biblical studies intentionally interwoven and mutually supportive
- Upper level classes with individual attention in small classes
- Faculty with broad expertise in biblical, Patristic, medieval, Reformation, and modern thought
- Professors from a broad spectrum of denominational affiliations and convictions within the evangelical tradition
- Opportunity for travel and study abroad, including study in the Middle East
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Christian Studies
websiteWhat our Graduates Do
- Graduate school in a variety of disciplines
- Continue on to the Seminary
- Social Services
- Publishing
- Community Advocacy
- Hospital Chaplaincy
- Church-related work
Contact Information
Steven D. Boyer
Professor of Theology
sboyer@eastern.edu
610.341.1772