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Departments
The Biblical Studies, Ministries & Philosophy department teaches from a redemptive-historical perspective, in which both the Old Testament and the New Testament are seen as the progressive unfolding of God′s redemptive plan, culminating in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Additionally, Bible department faculty members highlight three areas of growth and development for students:
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- Scholarship – Students will be challenged to engage the course material, develop the skills to analyze it at a high level, and evaluate it critically. Various perspectives will often be studied, which will challenge students to understand the world outside of the reformed movement, yet in a safe place where historic orthodox views are held with deep conviction.
- Spiritual formation – Students will be challenged to love Jesus Christ as Savior and King even more, to embrace the authority of Scripture with more fervency, and to develop the various spiritual disciplines that, through the Holy Spirit, empower one for ministry.
- Practical ministry – Students will be challenged to develop their practical ministry skills. Each course, from The Gospel of John to Augustine, will attempt to demonstrate how a study of the Biblical text or a hero of the faith or an ancient philosopher relates to some aspect of practical ministry.
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Majors and Concentrations
Minors
- Biblical Studies
- Christian Ministries
- Philosophy
- Student Ministry
Mission
The mission of the Department of Bible, Christian Ministries, and Philosophy is to educate, in our fields of learning and expertise, servant leaders:
- Who know and love God as He is revealed in the Scriptures
- Who reflect deeply on the most important issues human beings face
- Who are competent in their designated fields of study
- Who discern and develop their gifts, and use them in God's service
- Who are engaged in transforming culture for the kingdom of God.
Department Contact
Office: Old Main, first floorPhone: 724-847-6700
Email: jwatt@geneva.edu
Featured Program News
ADMISSIONS Future Students Make Connections Virtually at Geneva Connections Day
Geneva College invites admitted students and their families to connect with its Christ-centered academic community on Friday, April 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Virtual Connections Day. Geneva.edu/connections-day.
ADMISSIONS Geneva College Admissions Offers Virtual Campus Visit Events
Geneva College introduces these virtual campus visit events: Virtual Information Sessions, held every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m.; Virtual Chats, available daily; and Virtual Connections Day, designed specifically for admitted students. A Virtual Campus Tour is also available.
BITAR LECTURE SERIES 2020 Dr. Byron I. Bitar Memorial Lectures - The Philosophical Life: Celebrating a Legacy
This event will not be held at this time due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Celebrated Christian author G.K. Chesterton wrote: “This at least seems to me the main problem: How can we contrive to be at once astonished at the world and yet at home in it?” The philosophical life consists in a posture of wonder toward the world, expressed in fundamental questions about being, doing, knowing, and humanness. To be human is to philosophize. To presume that one can opt out is to deny one’s own humanness. Christian believers particularly seek the love of wisdom (philosophy) as the love of God.
Who is your favorite professor and why?
Emma I have a lot of favorites, but here’s a shoutout to Dr. Watt. He shared so much wisdom with me over my four years, including his opinion on pie. (He was a pie baking contest judge for an event I organized as an RA in Clarke.)
Who is your favorite professor and why?
Heather "Dr. Curtis for challenging me in my Hebrew language acquisition and for teaching me the rich history of the early church while crafting my essay skills, even if we didn't always agree on a final point."
Who is your favorite professor and why?
Lydia "Dr. Scott Shidemantle has been such a blessing to me both academically and spiritually. Not to mention all the classes I took with him were my favorites of my college career."
Who is your favorite professor and why?
Heather “Dr. Scott and Wendy Shidemantle invited me to stay in their home when I had a rough time at home and I was a tenant in their apartment during a summer vacation. I didn't realize how much they both gave me until years later when I excitedly told Wendy about my first pregnancy. They weren't just teachers, but fellow life livers, if that makes sense. I loved my time at Geneva, I have pretty much all I do now because of my time there.”
Who is your favorite professor and why?
Heather “Dr. Scott Shidemantle taught me, as a baby Christian, how to exegete scripture and how to apply it to life. It opened up a world to me that I hadn't been a part of before. We sat at lunch after my first day in his ‘John’ class while I cried because I didn't think I could do it and I had never truly read the Bible before. He was very calm in the face of my 20-year-old hysterics and assured me that I could. And I did (A- y'all).”
Who is your favorite professor and why?
Michael I’m too stubborn of a Communication major to be lured into picking *a* favorite, but I just finished ether Meek’s book “Longing to Know” this morning, and it reminded me that many Geneva profs have incredible talents that go far beyond the classroom! Dr. Meek writes as wonderfully as she teaches. It was a privilege to work with her as a TA in Geneva’s Humanities 303 core class.
Who is your favorite professor and why?
Abi I have a hard time picking a favorite for sure. I think Dr. Meek, Dr. Frazier, Dr. Talbert, Dr. Ward, Dr. Watt, and Professor Schindel have been consistently challenging me not only in the classroom, but also outside. They are there to pray for me and encourage me whenever I need it and consistently check on me to see how I’m doing. That truly made me feel like I was at home especially being so far from my family.
Who is your favorite professor and why?
Abi I have a hard time picking a favorite for sure. I think Dr. Meek, Dr. Frazier, Dr. Talbert, Dr. Ward, Dr. Watt, and Professor Schindel have been consistently challenging me not only in the classroom, but also outside. They are there to pray for me and encourage me whenever I need it and consistently check on me to see how I’m doing. That truly made me feel like I was at home especially being so far from my family.
Who is your favorite professor and why?
Betsy Terry Thomas. He is our stand up comedian at Geneva college. He really helped me out at Geneva College when I took his Bible class. His Reformation parties are the best. Don’t miss out. He’s very kind and understanding and such a great person to be around. He’s a great story teller too. I love you Terry Thomas.
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