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4-10-1: Biblical Studies

Students who major in biblical studies become perceptive, critical readers who are able to interpret the Bible for themselves and for others. The major provides a foundation for seminary or graduate studies, and, based on the minor, for various entry-level ministry, missions, education, and social service opportunities.

Requirements

The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies requires completion of at least 128 credit hours, including all general education requirements, a minor or electives in a field of interest, and the following major courses:

BIB 230 Interpreting the Bible (3)
BIB 307 Synoptic Gospels (3)
BIB 310 Acts and Pauline Literature (3)
BIB 315 Old Testament Narrative and Law (3)
BIB 318 Old Testament Poetry and Wisdom (3)
BIB 409 Old Testament Prophetic Literature (3)
BIB 410 Johannine Literature and the General Epistles (3)
PHL 302 Philosophical Theology (3)
THE 215 Philosophy and Sociology of Ministry (3)
THE 302 Evangelical Theology (3)
THE 306 Communication for Ministry (3)

Students must also complete six hours selected from the following:

PHL 320 Method in Science and Theology (3)
PHL 460 Christian Apologetics (3)
PHL 491 Topics in Philosophy (3)
THE 301 History of Christian Spirituality (3)
THE 420 Women in Ministry (3)
THE 492 Seminar in Christian Theologians (3)
THE 493 Seminar in Theological Topics (3)
BIB 416 Senior Thesis Research (3)
BIB 421 Senior Thesis (3)
or approved courses in biblical studies or youth ministry selected with the approval of the major coordinator.

Students in the major must take Greek or Hebrew to fulfill the language requirement in the general education curriculum.

4-10-4: Biblical Studies Minor

Students may earn a minor in the field by completing the following 18 hours and any required prerequisites:

BIB 230 Interpreting the Bible (3)
PHL 302 Philosophical Theology (3)
Twelve (12) semester hours of upper-division coursework in Biblical Studies, Greek, Hebrew, or Latin, selected with the written pre-approval of the department chairperson.

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