Requirements | Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (distance education)
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 a distance education 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 (distance education)
Required Courses
21 cr
BIB4460
Studies in Biblical Theology
2
BIB4835
Seminar in Theological Method (OCE)
4
BIA3235
Second Temple Judaism
4
BIA3236
Bible Customs and Geography
3
BIA4837
Seminar in Exegetical Method (WCE)
4
HIS3125
History of the Christian Church from Apostolic Times to the Present
4
Courses selected from the following
17 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
ICS3215
Contemporary Religious Movements
2
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: OCE=Oral Communication Emphasis; WCE=Written Communication Emphasis. See the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.
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