Biblical Studies Major

The Biblical Studies major is designed to prepare students to grasp the message of the Bible, interpret the Scriptures accurately and integrate faith with the world. The major prepares students for positions of lay leadership in church and society, for graduate study at a seminary or university, or for a variety of Christian ministries at home or abroad.

Biblical Studies students must maintain a 2.5 GPA in all courses (50 hours) required for the major. Transfer students must take a minimum of 15 hours of upper-division courses in the Division of Biblical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies at Trinity.

Program Outcomes:

Students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies will be able to:

• 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 (Biblical Living)  
• analyze biblical texts in their historical, grammatical, and theological context and interpret the Scriptures accurately by applying linguistic, historical, theological, and philosophical methods (Biblical Interpretation)
• develop a Christian worldview that describes how biblical truths apply to contemporary settings in order to be culturally relevant (Biblical Application)
• 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)​

Requirements total 50 hours. This includes 26 hours from the Biblical Studies required courses and 24 hours of electives in Biblical Studies and cognate areas. Up to 15 hours required in the major may be used to meet general education requirements.