Biblical and Theological Studies Major (B.A.)

I. Christian Studies - 30 Credits

• BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits *
• BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits *
• BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits

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• CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits

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• CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits

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• CHM 210 - Missions in Perspective 3 Credits

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• CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits

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• BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
• BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
• BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits (300-400 level) ⁵
• BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits (300-400 level) ⁵
• THE 331 - Theology I: God’s Word and Work 3 Credits

II. General Education - 39 Credits

• COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
• ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
• ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
• Humanities Elective 3 Credits ¹ *
• FAR - Fine Arts Elective 3 Credits ⁴

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• HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits

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• HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits

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• HIS - History Elective 3 Credits *
• Social Science Elective 3 Credits * ²
• Social Science Elective 3 Credits * ²
• SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits
• MAT - Math Elective 4 Credits
• PED - P. E. Elective or Varsity Team Sport 1 Credits
• Global Awareness Elective 3 Credits ³

III. Biblical and Theological Studies Major - 35 Credits

• BIB 231 - Principles of Biblical Interpretation 3 Credits
• BIB 330 - Galatians 3 Credits
• BIB - Old Testament Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
• BIB - Old Testament Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits

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• HIS 332 - Church History 3 Credits *

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• HIS 333 - Ancient Civilization: Near East and Early Greece 3 Credits *

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• HIS 334 - Ancient Civilization: Classical Greece and Rome 3 Credits *

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• PED - P. E. Elective or Varsity Team Sport 1 Credits
• PHI 232 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credits *
• SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits
• THE 332 - Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny 3 Credits
• THE 434 - Contemporary Theology 3 Credits
• THE 444 - Senior Seminar 3 Credits
• THE 443 - Topics in Theology 3 Credits

IV. Electives or Minor - 21 Credits *

At least 30% of this degree, or a minimum of 38 credits, must be at the upper (300-400) level. If you choose to take lower-level Christian Studies core classes (CHM 201 or CHM 210), then you must take enough upper-level general electives to meet this requirement.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Departmental Acceptance

Students apply for departmental acceptance during their sophomore year spring semester or their junior year fall semester. A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and completion of half of the Christian Service requirements are required for departmental admission in the Biblical and Theological Studies major.

Junior Year

Senior Year

Footnote:

¹ Biblical Perspectives of Worship and Methods of Bible Study may not be used to satisfy this requirement.

² Select humanities electives from COM, ENG, ESL, FAR, HIS, HUM, LAN, MUS, PHI, or PRC.

³ Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, ESL, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC.

⁴ Click here  for a list of Global Awareness courses.

⁵ Department students planning on C&MA ministry should take THE 349  as a BIB/THE elective.