Requirements | 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 Courses
22 cr
BIB4460
Studies in Biblical Theology
2
BIB4835
Seminar in Theological Method
4
BIA3235
Second Temple Judaism
4
BIA3236
Bible Customs and Geography
4
BIA3215
Advanced Biblical Interpretation
2
HIS3125
History of the Christian Church from Apostolic Times to the Present
4
ICS3215
Contemporary Religious Movements
2
Courses selected from the following
16 cr
Courses with ACL, BIA, BIB or PHI prefixes (may not include courses used to meet core curriculum requirements)
ENG2226
Introduction to Linguistics
4
ICS2015
World Religions
4
LTH4155
Literary Theory
4
MIN1005
Introduction to Ministry
2
PAS4305
Communicating the Biblical Message
4
Foreign Language
8 cr
ACL2001
Elementary Greek I
4
ACL2002
Elementary Greek II
4
Note: See the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.
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