Biblical and Theological Studies (B.A.)

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Major Courses

BIB 220 - Biblical Interpretation Credit Hours: 3
PHI 314 - Ethics Credit Hours: 3
REL 343 - History of Christianity Credit Hours: 3
THE 206 - Doctrines of the Christian Faith Credit Hours: 3
Choose one Old Testament course from the following§
BIB 302 - Old Testament Historical Books Credit Hours: 3
BIB 303 - Prophets and Politics Credit Hours: 3
BIB 304 - Genesis: Creation and Fall Credit Hours: 3
BIB 404 - Biblical Wisdom and Postmodern Culture Credit Hours: 3
Choose one New Testament course from the following§
BIB 313 - Four Gospels; One Jesus Credit Hours: 3
BIB 333 - Paul: Preacher, Pastor, and Theologian Credit Hours: 3
BIB 407 - Revelation, Eschatology, and the End of the World Credit Hours: 3
Choose one Bible course from the following§
BIB 308 - History of the Bible: Origins, Development, and Canon Credit Hours: 3
BIB 408 - The Bible in Global Perspectives Credit Hours: 3
BIB 490 - Senior Honors Project Credit Hours: 3
Choose one course from the following§
PHI 301 - Great Thinkers of Western World Credit Hours: 3
PHI 318 - War and Peace Credit Hours: 3
PHI 334 - Critical Thinking Credit Hours: 3
PHI 381 - Philosophy of Religion Credit Hours: 3
PHI 402 - Environmental Ethics Credit Hours: 3
PHI 490 - Senior Honors Project Credit Hours: 3
POL 316 - Western Political Thought Credit Hours: 3
REL 394 - World Religions Credit Hours: 3
Choose one theology course from the following§
THE 307 - The Holy Spirit, Spiritual Gifts, and Spirit Movement Credit Hours: 3
THE 318 - Christian Origins: Heretics and Saints Credit Hours: 3
THE 320 - Luther, Calvin, and the European Reformation Credit Hours: 3
THE 405 - The Problem of Evil Credit Hours: 3
THE 411 - Modern to Postmodern Theology Credit Hours: 3
THE 490 - Senior Honors Project Credit Hours: 3
CHOOSE ONE 12-CREDIT HOUR CONCENTRATION

Biblical and Theological Studies Concentration

Choose one Old Testament, New Testament, philosophy, and theology course not already used (3 credit hours each) Credit Hours: 12 §

Biblical Concentration

Choose one Old Testament and New Testament course not already used (3 credit hours each). Credit Hours: 6 §

Choose two courses of the same biblical language:

GRE 331 - Elementary New Testament Greek I Credit Hours: 3
GRE 332 - Elementary New Testament Greek II Credit Hours: 3 *
HEB 331 - Elementary Biblical Hebrew I Credit Hours: 3
HEB 332 - Elementary Biblical Hebrew II Credit Hours: 3 *

Theological Concentration

Choose one philosophy/religion and three theology courses not already used. (3 credit hours each). Credit Hours: 12 §

Biblical/Theological Studies Major Credit Hours 39

General Education

Community of Learners Core Courses

COR 100 - Life In Community Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 200 - Christ, Culture, and Diversity Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 374 - Preparing for Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 1 +
COR 375 - Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3 +
COR 300 - Christian Faith and Community Credit Hours: 2
OR
CMI 361 - Christian Spirituality and Formation Credit Hours: 3
COR 400 - Christian Life and Vocation Credit Hours: 2

Biblical Studies Courses

BIB 217 - Survey of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3 +
BIB 218 - Survey of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3 +

Liberal Arts Skills Courses

ENG 104 - College Writing Credit Hours: 3 ^*
ENG 304 - Writing and Research Credit Hours: 3 ^*#
HPR 101 - Personal Fitness and Wellness Credit Hours: 2
Speech See General Education Section for approved courses Credit Hours: 2 ^

Liberal Arts Pathways Courses

Art Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
History Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Literature Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Mathematics Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Music Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
Philosophy Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Science with Lab Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 4 Credit Hours
Social Science Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours

General Education Credit Hours 51-52

Elective Credit Hours 29-30

B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies Total Credit Hours 120

Symbol Key

^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible waiver by exam.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.
§ Any upper-level course with the same letter prefix except HIS (e.g. BIB) not already used may substitute by approved petition.

Biblical Studies Learning Outcomes

Students in the biblical studies major will be prepared for graduate school or seminary. Students will engage with exegetical methods of Christian Scripture. Students will be able to address theological concerns that are not only part of the ancient world but that also face the contemporary church. Students will articulate an understanding of the Wesleyan Quadrilateral: Scripture, tradition, reason and experience.

Program Admission Requirements

Application to the major is required.

Program Oversight

The biblical and theological studies major is overseen by the Department of Theology. Courses with BIB, CMI, GRE, HEB, PHI, REL, and THE numbers are administered by this department. Questions about the major should be directed to the department chair.