Christian Foundations: B.A.

You don’t have to work for a church to take your faith seriously and participate in the Kingdom of God! Christian foundations is designed for students who feel called to a career outside of full-time church ministry but seek an essential understanding of God’s word and God’s mission for a lifetime of faithful service to the Lord in any vocation. Christian foundations can only be done as a secondary major and adds 30 hours to your first major.

Spiritual Formation

Biblical Exegesis

History of Christianity

Christian Theology

View the Ouachita catalog for a full course listing with course descriptions.

Worship Studies

Communications & Media

Christian Studies

Graphic Design

Recreation Ministry

View the detailed degree requirements PDF to see all courses included in the program.

Learn more about the Pruet School of Christian Studies.

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Books Published by Current Christian Studies Faculty

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Credit Hours for the Christian Foundations Major

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Years of Combined Ministry Experience by the Faculty

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Pairs With More Than 60 Other Majors

"Every believer is called to live rightly and steward God’s Word within the context of everyday life. Giving students a program that can train them to honor the Lord in and through their career has been such a blessing for me. I have learned how to radiate Christ’s love in any environment. The degree requirements instill theology in students without being too dense to combine with another major. It is a way for students not seeking a ministerial position to walk away from graduation understanding how to represent Christ within their workplace and grow in their walk individually."

Pitard headshot Brooklin Pitard
christian foundations & biology double major from El Dorado, Ark.

LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH IN YOUR WORK

Want to be equipped as a volunteer to lead a Bible study or be a youth leader? The Christian foundations major offers you a foundational understanding of God’s word and mission that prepares you for a lifetime of faithful service to the Lord in any vocation you choose.

GROW WITH PEERS CAMPUS-WIDE

Since Christian foundations pairs with majors from outside the Pruet School, you’ll study with peers from across campus who represent a variety of interests and degree paths. Together, you'll grow in your faith and learn to serve God’s Kingdom in all sorts of careers!

GAIN TOOLS FOR IN-DEPTH STUDY

Students in Pruet majors learn to carefully study the text of the Bible and apply it appropriately in modern settings. We believe that such in-depth study of Scripture is important not just for pastors and missionaries, but for all believers.

ACCESSIBILITY

is the key.

The standout feature of this major is its accessibility. An on-campus survey administered each year consistently shows that Ouachita students take their Christian faith seriously and want to serve the Lord intentionally in their chosen vocations. While they're interested in ministry and studying the Bible, many don't have the option to pursue a full Christian studies major. The Christian foundations major, with its reduced hour load, proves much more accessible.

Ouachita Faculty at pastor's conference in Brazil

Serving in Brazil

This past June Barbara Pemberton had the opportunity to travel with four other members of the Ouachita faculty and staff to Manaus, Brazil, to participate in the 15th Annual Faith in Truth pastor’s conference (Fé Na Verdade).

Berry Chapel at Ouachita Baptist University

Resurrection Purpose

Jesus is focused on purpose—life. Jesus is the life! Today. For you. Right now. Resurrection life that empowers you to endure now and guarantees the ultimate victory over death. Jesus is asking us to trust him to work his purpose in and through and out of your suffering. Your future is certain, and his purpose now is clear: "I am the resurrection and the life."

Ouachita to host Keeping Faith conference March 28-29

Ouachita Baptist University’s community & family services program in the Pruet School of Christian Studies and the Title IX department will host a conference titled “Keeping Faith” to help faith-based communities learn how to recognize and respond to all forms of child abuse. The two-day training will be held March 28-29 in Walker Conference Center. Admission is $15; Ouachita students and staff will be admitted free.

Three Ouachita seniors intern for U.S. Sen. Boozman

Three students from Ouachita Baptist University completed a five-week congressional internship for U.S. Sen. John Boozman this summer. Noah Sanders, a senior political science and Christian studies double major from Little Rock, Ark., and Sarah Spakes, a senior political science and public history double major from Benton, Ark., interned in Boozman’s Washington, D.C., office while Kathryn Totty, a senior political science and communications & media double major from Camden, Ark., interned in Boozman’s El Dorado office.

Ouachita team places in regional ethics bowl

A team of Ouachita Baptist University students earned fifth place in the 25th Annual Texas Regional Ethics Bowl on Friday, Nov. 12, in San Antonio.

Pruet School of Christian Studies

Has God called you to serve Him through ministry or missions? The Pruet School of Christian Studies is a great place to prepare. Our students gain an understanding of the theological, biblical and practical elements of Christian ministry as well as hands-on experience in ministry, missions and service.

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