Biblical Studies Major
The Biblical Studies major is designed to prepare students to interpret the Bible accurately and to apply the Bible wisely in a wide variety of settings. The major prepares students for graduate study at a seminary or university, for positions of leadership in the church, or for a variety of other ministry positions at home or abroad. Students also pursue the Biblical Studies major to provide them with a firm biblical foundation for any vocation.
This program is offered in-person and at a distance (hybrid).
Program Outcomes
Students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies will be able to:
- analyze biblical texts in their historical, grammatical, and theological context and interpret the Scriptures faithfully by applying linguistic, historical, theological, and philosophical methods (Biblical Interpretation);
- identify the basic elements of Christian ethics, exhibit Christian maturity and professionalism (integrity, responsibility, etc.), and be able to describe their responsibilities in the context of ministry or other vocations (Biblical Living);
- develop a Christian worldview that describes how biblical truths apply to contemporary settings in order to be culturally relevant (Biblical Contextualization); and
- explain the major doctrines of Christianity and articulate his or her own theological convictions by integrating scriptural interpretation, biblical philosophy, and critical thinking (Theological Integration).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| BI 210 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BI 275 | Teaching the Bible | 3 |
| BI 302 | Pentateuch | 3 |
| BI 304 | Old Testament Prophetic Books | 3 |
| BI 306 | Old Testament Poetic Books | 3 |
| BI 308 | Old Testament Historical Books | 3 |
| BI 312 | Life of Christ | 3 |
| BI 335 | Theology of the General Epistles | 3 |
| BI 336 | Theology of the Pauline Epistles | 3 |
| BI 430 | The Book of Acts | 3 |
| Choose three of the following courses: | 9 | |
| Biblical Theology | ||
| History of Christianity | ||
| Theology: Prolegomena, Scripture, Theology Proper | ||
| Theology: Christ, Humanity, Sin, Salvation | ||
| Theology: Holy Spirit, Church, Last Things | ||
| Choose three of the following courses: | 9 | |
| Christian Evidences | ||
or PH 190 | Introduction to Apologetics | |
| Theology and Practice of Pastoral Ministry | ||
| Theology and Practice of Evangelism | ||
| Foundations of Christian Counseling | ||
| Theology and Practice of Discipleship | ||
| Theology and Practice of Leadership | ||
| Total Hours | 48 | |