This program will equip students with a strong biblical and theological foundation, develop their capacity to interpret, apply, and communicate Scripture faithfully, and prepare them to engage thoughtfully with diverse worldviews from a robust Christian perspective.
The major prepares students to be lifelong students of Scripture, faithful communicators of biblical truth, and thoughtful participants in cultural and ethical conversations. By developing a sound biblical hermeneutic, exegetical skill, theological literacy, apologetic reasoning, and clear communication, students will be equipped to serve the Church and engage the world from a confident, biblically-grounded perspective.
Students who complete this degree program will be able to:
- The student will develop a biblical hermeneutic and exegetical approach that engages Scripture as the authoritative power for life and practice, accurately interpreting what the text says, what it means, and its implications for life.
- The student will articulate the contextual message of the whole of Scripture and the relation of each part to the whole.
- The student will communicate Scripture faithfully and effectively—formally and informally, through writing, speech, and visual or digital media—with a view to helping others hear, consider, and respond to its teachings.
- The student will engage diverse perspectives, cultural beliefs, and ethical questions from a biblical worldview, applying biblical and theological reasoning to contemporary issues.
- The student will systematically question and analyze problems, issues, and beliefs.
- The student will venture beyond established patterns of thought in imaginative and creative ways.
Total Program Hours: 120 Credit Hours
Arts & Sciences Core (51 Credit Hours)
Christianity & Contexts
- BIB100 Principles of Bible Study
- BIB111 Old Testament Survey
- BIB112 New Testament Survey
- THE120 Foundations for Christian Living
Arts & Sciences Focus Electives
- Communication & Information Literacy Elective (2)
- Critical Thinking & Creativity Elective
- Civic & Global Engagement Elective
- Contextualization (Social & Scientific) Elective
- Computation (Quantitative Reasoning) Elective
Arts & Sciences Electives
Select any seven (7) courses from the Arts & Sciences categories in the catalog to broaden, focus, and/or strategically integrate your learning across skills and disciplines. Also consider selecting courses that meet requirements in our Bachelor Degree programs to maintain future flexibility.
Biblical Studies Major Requirements (30 Credit Hours)
Biblical Studies COre
- COU209 Spiritual Formation & Identity
- THE211 Introduction to Biblical Theology or THE201 Theology Survey
- THE225 The New Testament Church
- THE230 Christian Apologetics
- MIN320 Effective Bible Teaching
Biblical Studies Electives
Select any five (5) courses from the Bible (BIB) and/or Theology (THE) categories in the catalog.
Free Electives (39 Credit Hours)
Select remaining courses from the catalog to broaden, focus, and/or strategically integrate your Biblical Studies skillset. This flexibility also offers the opportunity to transfer focused (or broad) credits from other institutions while achieving the designed degree outcomes.