Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
Biblical Studies Requirements
Program Objectives
In keeping with the Institutional Goals, the Biblical Studies Program is designed specifically:
1. To provide the Christian worker with a foundational knowledge of the English Bible, studying it first in overview and then by significant books and groupings of books.
2. To aid the student in developing:
a. a thorough understanding of the great doctrines of the Scripture,
b. skills in interpreting Scripture properly, and
c. the ability to make application of its message in practical Christian living.
3. To prepare the student to teach Bible in a variety of settings.
4. To assist the student in understanding and appreciating the New Testament Church as God’s plan for this dispensation. Involved in this is the development of basic concepts in evangelism and the ministry of the church.
5. To help the student prepare for a life of total dedication to the ministry of Christ and His church.
Course Requirements are as follows (Total 120 credits):
General Education, 40 credits:
PT | 101 | College Study Skills | 1 credit |
LL | 111 | English Composition I | 3 credits |
LL | 112 | English Composition II | 3 credits |
SS | 111 | History of Western Civ. I | 3 credits |
NS | 112 | Biological Science Survey | 3 credits |
PS | 131 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
LL | 211 | Speech Communication | 3 credits |
PR | 211 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 credits |
CH | 342 | Church History II | 3 credits |
LL | ––– | Literature Elective | 3 credits |
Selected from LL 231 American Literature I, LL 232 American Literature II, LL 311 English Literature I, or LL 312 English Literature II. |
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General Electives | 12 credits |
Bible/Theology, 48 credits:
BI | 111 | Old Testament Survey | 3 credits |
BI | 112 | New Testament Survey | 3 credits |
BI | 12- | Gospels Elective | 3 credits |
BI 121 Gospels I or BI 122 Gospels II | |||
BI | 221 | Pentateuch I (Genesis) | 3 credits |
TH | 221 | Christian Beliefs | 3 credits |
TH | 222 | Theology of Holiness | 3 credits |
BI | 312 | Methods of Biblical Interpretation | 3 credits |
TH | 321 | Systematic Theology I | 3 credits |
TH | 322 | Systematic Theology II | 3 credits |
BI | 412 | Romans | 3 credits |
Bible/Theology Electives | 18 credits |
Professional Education, 32 credits:
PT | 122 | Personal Evangelism I | 1 credit |
PT | 221 | Personal Evangelism II | 1 credit |
PT | 222 | Personal Evangelism III | 1 credit |
MI | 3– | Missions Elective | 3 credits |
MI 311 Survey of Missions, MI 331 Contemporary Issues in Intercultural Ministry, or MI 342 World Evangelism | |||
ED | 331 | The Teaching of Bible | 3 credits |
PT | 342 | Teaching Bible Practicum | 3 credits |
MU | 411 | Church Music Administration | 3 credits |
Professional Electives | 17 credits |
Suggested Schedule
(beginning even-numbered fall)
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Other Programs offered in this Division
a one-year study course