Department of Christian Thought & Philosophy

Welcome to a new major at Bryan College!  This is the Christian Thought program which begins in the fall, 2006.

I am Dr. Paul Boling and I will be directing this new major program.  I am excited about the possibilities for this major which fits so well into the both the historical milieu and the worldview emphasis of the college.

As far as the program itself goes, in addition to the general education and Bible requirements that all students take, this program will require 50 credits drawn from multiple disciplines at the college.  There will be 15 hours of philosophy, 9 hours of apologetics and theology, 2 years of Greek language, and courses in economics, history, government, spiritual life, and English.  There will also be a senior seminar course in which students will research and write a thesis on a topic in Christian thought.  Students will also complete a minimum of four credits in cooperation with lecture series through the Bryan Center for Critical Thought and Practice.

A student who completes this program will automatically have a minor in biblical studies and with one additional philosophy course, he or she will receive a minor in philosophy also.   

The major will teach you how to think critically, holistically, and Christianly, and it will be excellent preparation for any future profession, as well as seminary, law school, or graduate study in a variety of disciplines.  I look forward to working with you in this exciting new program!