Division of Biblical Studies

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree with Major in Biblical and Theological Studies

The major in Biblical and Theological Studies is designed to equip those who are planning to enter directly into ministry or further their studies in seminary or graduate school. The curriculum provides important content in biblical studies, theology, Church history and related disciplines. Students majoring in Biblical and Theological Studies must successfully complete twelve hours of language studies, including at least two semesters of New Testament Greek.

1. University Core Curriculum - 56 hours - Division requires BBL 4003 instead of BBL 4002.

2. Divisional Core - 9 hours

BBL 34_3 A New Testament book study
CMN 2213 Foundations and Practice of Christian Ministry
RPH 3323 Philosophy of the Christian Faith

 

3. Major Concentration Courses - 39 hours

BBL 2513 Elementary New Testament Greek I
BBL 2523 Elementary New Testament Greek II
BBL 3513 Syntax of New Testament Greek I *
BBL 3523 Syntax of New Testament Greek II *
BBL 36_3 An Old Testament book study
BBL 36_3 An Old Testament book study
BBL 34_3 A New Testament book study
BBL 3363 History of the Christian Church I
BBL 3373 History of the Christian Church II
BBL 4473 Seminar in Biblical Studies
BBL 4493 Seminar in Theological Studies
RPH 4423 Ethics
RPH 4433 Christian Apologetics

* A 6-hour sequence in Latin, French, or German may replace
BBL 3513 and 3523

4. Electives as necessary to complete minimum semester hours

Minimum total semester hours: 124