Academic Catalog

Missions Aviation (BS)

This degree is the merging of biblical studies, intercultural studies and aviation technology.  Students enrolled in this program are prepared to engage with mission organizations that employ missionary aviators.  The freshmen, sophomore and senior years are spent at Cornerstone completing core requirements, a biblical studies major and several courses in intercultural studies.

The junior year is spent at the School of Missionary Aviation Technology (SMAT).  It will be necessary to complete the pre-entrance requirements of SMAT before proceeding with the technical training.  Cornerstone will accept the FAA certificate earned by the graduates of SMAT as evidence of prior learning in the amount of 60 credits (for aircraft maintenance certificate) or 45 credits (for flight certificate).

The following requirements are in addition to the Bachelor of Science core requirements, found here.  (does not require a minor)

 

Required Courses

REL-103BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS3
REL-130OT LITERATURE - BRM MAJORS3
REL-212WORLD RELIGIONS3
REL-236NT LITERATURE- BRM MAJOR3
REL-354THEOLOGY I3
REL-356THEOLOGY II3
REL-43XBible Analysis Course3
REL-462SENIOR SEMINAR CAPSTONE: BRM3
Choose six of the following:18
POVERTY AND JUSTICE
CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
INTRO TO INTERCULT STUDIES
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ISSUES
INTER-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION
CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY
Choose one of the following:3
PENTATEUCHAL LITERATURE
WISDOM LITERATURE
PROPHETIC LITERATURE
O T HISTORY & THEOLOGY
Choose one of the following:3
PAULINE LITERATURE
2ND TEMPLE JUDAISM/DEAD SEA
GOSPEL LITERATURE
N T HISTORY & THEOLOGY
Total Hours48