The Christianity major gives students the opportunity to explore the Christian tradition – and religion, in general – within the context of the Liberal Arts tradition so as to enhance personal and professional growth. This tradition gives students the freedom to think for themselves and to be held accountable for what they think. The Roberts Department of Christianity is committed to teaching Christianity in the context of the traditions of Western culture and to modeling Christian scholarship in the context of an historic liberal arts college. The Bachelor of Arts in Christianity provides a broad introduction to the classic disciplines of biblical study, history of Christian traditions, and Christian theology and ethics. The major emphasizes the development of critical reading, critical thinking, and critical expression, both written and oral. Because of the types of questions asked and the emphasis on critical inquiry, the Christianity major is a popular second major for students interested in other vocational areas.

Many Christianity majors go on to seminary and receive professional training for ministry. Some majors use the Bachelor's degree as the first step toward academic graduate study with a goal of teaching in a university or seminary setting. Others go on to academic graduate studies in various fields, including: History Psychology English Sociology Foreign or ancient languages Christianity majors also go on to professional graduate studies in law or medicine or go directly into parish ministries or enter the work force.