Biblical and Theological Studies, B.A.

General Education Requirements - 43 Credit Hours

Biblical and Theological Studies majors must meet the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements  as set out in the General Education Program .

• Global Studies Requirement: It is strongly recommended that Biblical and Theological Studies majors select CCS 3503 - World Religions  as their Global Studies Elective.
• Social Science Requirement: It is strongly recommended that Biblical and Theological Studies majors select PHL 1103 - Foundations of Social Science  as their Social Science Elective.

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

• BIB 2003 - Foundations for Christian Ministry
• BIB 2053 - Evangelism & Apologetics
• BIB 3003 - Interpreting the Bible
• BIB 3073 - Exploring the Old Testament
• BIB 3083 - Exploring the New Testament
• BIB 3173 - History of Christianity
• BIB 4033 - Systematic Theology
• CSM 4043 - Church in Society
• MLS 2043 - Spiritual Formation

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• MLS 2413 - Principles of Christian Leadership or
• CCS 3003 - Calling, Character, and Adjustment or
• CSM 2013 - Introduction to Christian Social Ministry or
• STM 2303 - Introduction to Student Ministries *

Required Biblical Language Courses - 12 Credit Hours

Select 12 hours of one Biblical language (either Greek or Hebrew)

Required Biblical and Theological Studies Courses - 3 Credit Hours

• BIB 3103 - Exegeting the Bible

Biblical and Theological Studies Elective Courses - 9 Credit Hours

Select any additional three BIB courses 3000 level or above, except BIB 4153 .  BIB 2033  or BIB 2013  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.

Note:

BIB majors who are seeking early graduate admission to PBA’s Master of Divinity Program do not need to complete CSM 4043 . These students need to complete only 3 of the 9 credit hours of Biblical and Theological Studies Elective Courses listed in the major. Any students pursuing early graduate admission to PBA’s Master of Divinity Program who wish to complete their BA must meet all specific degree requirements outlined in the Undergraduate Day Catalog.  Up to thirty-two (32) graduate hours can be applied toward the completion of the BA degree.

Sample Degree Plan

Biblical and Theological Studies Degree Plan