Biblical and Theological Studies, B.A.

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120 Credit Hours

The Biblical and Theological Studies major provides a comprehensive study of the Biblical Scriptures and is designed to help the student develop a deeper understanding of the Bible and of Christian theology. Emphasis is on reading the Biblical texts, engaging their interpretation, and understanding their application to Christian life and thinking. To accomplish this purpose, Biblical and Theological Studies majors must finish twelve (12) hours of a biblical language and take a variety of classes covering different sections of the biblical text, methods of biblical interpretation, and theological inquiry. A Biblical and Theological Studies degree prepares majors to work in churches and Christian ministries as well as making graduates well qualified for seminary or graduate school.

General Education Requirements - 44 Credit Hours

Required Core Courses for School of Ministry Majors - 30 Credit Hours

BIB 2003 - Foundations for Christian Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 2053 - Evangelism & Apologetics 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 3003 - Interpreting the Bible 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 3073 - Exploring the Old Testament 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 3083 - Exploring the New Testament 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 3173 - History of Christianity 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 4033 - Systematic Theology 3 Credit Hour(s)
CSM 4043 - Church in Society 3 Credit Hour(s)
MLS 2043 - Spiritual Formation 3 Credit Hour(s)
MLS 2413 - Principles of Christian Leadership 3 Credit Hour(s) or
CCS 3003 - Calling, Character, and Adjustment 3 Credit Hour(s) or
CSM 2013 - Introduction to Christian Social Ministry 3 Credit Hour(s) or
STM 2303 - Introduction to Student Ministries 3 Credit Hour(s) *

Note:

*BIB majors who also minor in the School of Ministry cannot fulfill this major requirement with a course required for the minor. A second course from this list must be selected to meet the major requirement.

Required Biblical Language Courses - 12 Credit Hours

Select twelve hours of one Biblical language (either Hebrew or Greek)

Hebrew Course Options

BIB 1013 - Introduction to Biblical Hebrew 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 3013 - Biblical Hebrew II 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 3113 - Biblical Hebrew III 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 4313 - Biblical Hebrew IV 3 Credit Hour(s)

Greek Course Options

BIB 1023 - Introduction to Biblical Greek 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 3023 - Biblical Greek II 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 3133 - Biblical Greek III 3 Credit Hour(s)
BIB 4123 - Biblical Greek IV 3 Credit Hour(s)

Required Biblical and Theological Studies Courses - 3 Credit Hours

BIB 3103 - Exegeting the Bible 3 Credit Hour(s)

Biblical and Theological Studies Elective Courses - 9 Credit Hours

(Select any additional three BIB courses 3000 level or above except BIB 4153 . BIB 1013 or BIB 1023 may also count for this elective credit toward the major when taken as the second Biblical language. CCS 3053 - Interpreting Scripture in Multicultural Contexts may also count for elective credit.)

Sample Degree Plan

Biblical and Theological Studies 2012-2013