Four-year Degree Program - 120 credit hours
The Biblical Studies major is designed to provide a good foundation in the Christian scriptures, including matters of historical context, literary genre, distinctive themes, and interpretive strategies. Attention is given to relating the study of the Bible to Christian theology and Church history, as well as to the broad range of human experience and thought. The goal throughout is to help students integrate learning with personal faith and life.
Course Requirements
Biblical and Theological Studies (54 credit hours)
Bibical Studies (42 credits)
- BBL100 Introduction to the Bible (3)
- BBL211 Synoptic Gospels (3)
- BBL220 Pentateuch (3)
- BBL310 Biblical Hermeneutics (3)
- BBL314 Pauline Epistles I (3)
- BBL412 Gospel of John (3)
- BBL414 Greek Exegesis (3)
- BBL417 New Testament Backgrounds (3)
- BBL418 Research in Biblical Studies (6)
- BBLxxx Biblical Studies Elective-minimum of 6 credits in Old Testament (12)
Theological Studies (12 credits)
- CSP130 Introduction to Christian Spirituality (3)
- CSPXxx Christian Spirituality Elective (3)
- IDS100 Christian Faith & Practice I (3)
- THO300 Salvation & Sanctification (3)
- HTH180 Christian Mind (3)
- HTH272 Introduction to World Civilizations (3)
- HTH274 Leadership Principles (3)
- HTH283 Principles of Philosophy(3)
- HTH287 History of Christianity I (3)
- HTH288 History of Christianity II (3)
- IDS101 Christian Faith & Practice II (3)
- LNG180 Introduction to Academic Writing & Research (3)
- LNG285 Elementary New Testament Greek I (3)
- LNG286 Elementary New Testament Greek II (3)
- LNG383 Intermediate Greek (3)
- SSC193 Principles of Psychology(3)
- One of:
- SSC284 Social Science Reseach
- LSC100 Intro to Life Science
- MAT100 Basic College Mathematics
- MAT110 College Algebra
- A science or math course transfered form another institution
- ICS150 Global Christian Citizenship (3)
- LDR100 Discipleship I (3)
- LDR101 Discipleship II (3)
- FE101 Field Education (1)
- FE201 Field Education (1)
- FE301 Field Education (1)
Electives (15 credits)
Profile of a Graduating Student
A graduating student will:
Graduating students with a major in Biblical Studies will have a good foundational knowledge of the Old and New Testaments which includes:
- knowledge of the general storyline of the Bible;
- appreciation for the unique genres in the Bible, together with familiarization with the distinctive contents of biblical books from each genre;
- comprehension of the distinctive character and primary features of nascent Christianity as reflected in the New Testament;
- skill in the practice of biblical interpretation together with knowledge of the principal issues in the history of scriptural study.
- Have developed skills and interests of a life–long scholar,
such as:- critical thinking, including the ability to understand, evaluate and explain various points of view;
- the ability to do research;
- demonstrated facility in writing in a clear, logical and organized manner;
- an appetite for the reading of scholarly works related to biblical studies.
- have begun to integrate knowledge of the Bible with:
- matters of Christian theology and church history;
- the broad range of human thought and practice reflected in the study of human history, religion, philosophy, culture and literature.
- have gained a firm sense of Christian identity and vocation.