Biblical and Theological Studies, B.A.

Program Learning Outcomes

“Expected student learning outcomes specify the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes students are expected to attain in courses or in a program.” Page 69. Resource Manual for the Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), 2018.

1.  Describe the basic themes and content of the Biblical writings.

2.  Identify critical issues regarding the Biblical writings.

3.  Articulate genre-specific methods of interpretation.

4.  Identify theological categories.

5.  Use either Greek or Hebrew in reading a biblical text.

6.  Apply exegetical method to the interpretation of a biblical text.

7.  Synthesize biblical exegesis into a coherent theological exposition.

8.  Relate theological exposition to contemporary issues.

9.  Practice spiritual disciplines.

10.  Demonstrate academic honesty.

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 ICS 3503 - World Religions  as their Global Studies 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
• MLS 4063 - Church in Society
• MLS 2043 - Spiritual Formation

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• MLS 2413 - Principles of Christian Leadership or
• ICS 3003 - Calling, Character, and Adjustment or
• CDM 2003 - Introduction to Children’s Ministries 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 2013 , BIB 2023 , BIB 2033  or BIB 2043  may also count for this elective credit toward the major when taken as the second Biblical language. ICS 3053  may also count for elective credit.

Sample Degree Plan

Biblical and Theological Studies Degree Plan 

Note:

Students seeking early graduate admissions (EGA) to PBA’s Master of Divinity or M.Div./MBA Degree must meet the required EGA course requirements for the major, as outlined in the Early Graduate Admission: Graduation Requirements (Master of Divinity) . Up to twenty-nine (29) graduate hours can be applied toward the completion of the B.A. degree.