Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (online learning)

A bachelor’s degree in biblical studies provides an in-depth study and preparation in Bible and related areas and subjects. It is intended for students who wish to pursue graduate studies in preparation for teaching, for those who desire a solid pre-seminary program, or for anyone who seeks to gain a high proficiency in biblical studies.

This program is offered through an online format so you can learn and study when and where it’s convenient for you. The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies is granted upon completion of 125 credits as specified in the catalog (40 credits must be in 3000- or 4000-level courses).

General education and elective credit information is listed after Biblical Studies requirements below. For complete course descriptions see the catalog.

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (online learning)

Required Courses22 cr
BIB4460Studies in Biblical Theology2
BIB4835Seminar in Theological Method4
BIA3235Second Temple Judaism4
BIA3236Bible Customs and Geography4
BIA3215Advanced Biblical Interpretation2
HIS3125History of the Christian Church from Apostolic Times to the Present4
ICS3215Contemporary Religious Movements2
Courses selected from the following16 cr
Courses with ACL, BIA, BIB or PHI prefixes (may not include courses used to meet core curriculum requirements)
ENG2226Introduction to Linguistics4
ICS2015World Religions4
LTH4155Literary Theory4
MIN1005Introduction to Ministry2
PAS4305Communicating the Biblical Message4
Foreign Language8 cr
ACL2001 Elementary Greek I 4
ACL2002 Elementary Greek II 4


Note
: See the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.