Biblical Studies (BS in Bible)

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The purpose of the Biblical Studies program is to prepare students for professional ministry and/or graduate study. This is accomplished through an additional 24 credits of biblical and theological courses beyond the core Bible curriculum and at least six credits of a biblical language (Hebrew or Greek). Upon successful completion of this program, the student receives a BS in Bible degree.

Total Credits: 120

University Core - Credits: 66

BIB 202 - Narrative of Redemption Credits: 3
BIB 203 - The Pentateuch Credits: 3
BIB 204 - The Old Testament Credits: 3
BIB 261 - Biblical Hermeneutics Credits: 3 - designated Divinity course
BIB 303 - The Gospels Credits: 3
BIB 304 - The New Testament Credits: 3
COM 111 - Introduction to Communications Credits: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition Credits: 3
HIS 212 - Western Civilization Since the Renaissance Credits: 3 - designated Liberal Arts and Sciences course
HIS 302 - Global History of the Church Credits: 3
HUM 211 - Literature and Arts in Historical Context I Credits: 3
HUM 212 - Literature and Arts in Historical Context II Credits: 3
INT 010 - Life Management Seminar Credits: 0
MAT 211 - Mathematical and Scientific Reasoning Credits: 3
or SCI 211 - Mathematical and Scientific Reasoning Credits: 3
PHI 301 - Philosophy Credits: 3
POL 101 - US Government and Civics Credits: 3
PSY 101 - General Psychology Credits: 3
or PSY 321 - Human Development Credits: 3
SOC 202 - Sociocultural Studies Credits: 3
THE 100 - Introduction to Christian Theology Credits: 3
THE 111 - Life and Calling Credits: 3
THE 302 - Biblical Perspectives on Contemporary Issues Credits: 3
THE 311 - The Triune God Credits: 3
THE 401 - Apologetics Credits: 3

Program Requirements - Credits: 36

Bible/Theology Electives Credits: 12
(see note)

BIB 401 - Wisdom Literature Credits: 3
BIB 461 - Prophetic Literature of the Bible Credits: 3
BIB 491 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3
GRK 331 - Elementary New Testament Greek I Credits: 3
or HEB 331 - Elementary Biblical Hebrew I Credits: 3
GRK 332 - Elementary New Testament Greek II Credits: 3
or HEB 332 - Elementary Biblical Hebrew II Credits: 3
GRK 431 - New Testament Greek Exegesis I Credits: 3
or HEB 431 - Exegesis of Hebrew Prose Credits: 3
or Bible/Theology Elective (see note) Credits: 3
GRK 432 - New Testament Greek Exegesis II Credits: 3
or HEB 432 - Exegesis of Hebrew Poetry Credits: 3
or Bible/Theology Elective (see note) Credits: 3
THE 331 - History of Doctrine Credits: 3

Note

Six credits of the Bible/Theology Electives must come from the following list:

BIB 221 - Psalms Credits: 3
BIB 222 - Book of Isaiah Credits: 3
BIB 441 - The Corinthian Epistles Credits: 3
BIB 442 - The Pastoral Epistles Credits: 3
THE 321 - The Gospel and Society Credits: 3

Electives - Credits: 18

Electives Credits: 18

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