The Biblical Studies major seeks to equip students to use the Bible fruitfully in life and ministry by challenging students to think Christianly, ultimately enabling students to succeed in Biblical studies at the graduate level or to enhance other disciplines. Our curriculum delivers a balance of theology and practical application, from a Reformed Christian perspective.
Why major in Biblical Studies?
A major in Biblical Studies provides excellent preparation for those desiring to enter into...
...seminary education after the undergraduate degree.
...graduate work in Biblical Studies with a view toward a vocation in higher education.
Why pick up a major in Biblical Studies as a second major?
Some students pick up a second major in Biblical Studies because...
...they want to be better prepared to serve in the church as a layleader.
...they want to be further prepared to think "Christianly" about their chosen discipline, whether it be Chemistry, Business, Psychology, etc.
...they simply have a love for the Scriptures and want to dig in more deeply.
Overview of Program Requirements
33 total hours in the major, not counting the 9 hours in Bible required in the Core (BIB 112, 113 and 300)
3 hours in Bible Interpretation:
BIB 200 "How to Read the Bible" (3 hours)
3 hours in Biblical Studies selected from:
BIB 301 "Old Testament Prophecy" (3 hours)
BIB 302 "Wisdom Literature" (3)
BIB 303 "Old Testament Studies" (3)
BIB 310 "New Testament Epistles" (3)
BIB 312 "Gospel Studies" (3)
BIB 314 "New Testament Studies" (3)
9 hours in Philosophy selected from:
PHI 110 "Introduction to Philosophy" (3)
PHI 200 "Plato" (3)
PHI 202 "Augustine" (3)
PHI 310 "Christian Understanding of Life" (3)
PHI 102 "Ethics" (3)
PHI 350 "Logic" (3)
3 hours in Church History:
BIB 350 "History of the Christian Church" (3)
3 hours in Theology selected from:
BIB 320 "Special Topics in Theology" (3)
BIB 322 "Calvin's Institutes" (3)
BIB 325 "Biblical Theology" (3)
3 hours in Evangelism:
MIN 210 "Evangelism" (3)
3 hours in Practical Theology selected from:
MIN 205 "Christian Education" (3)
MIN 215 "Methods of Teaching the Bible" (3)
MIN 219 "World Christian Movement" (3)
MIN 220 "Topics in Christian Ministry" (3)
6 additional hours from the Biblical Studies and/or Philosophy categories above.
