Biblical and Theological Studies Major (B.A.)

III. Biblical and Theological Studies Major - 46 Credits

• BIB 231 - Principles of Biblical Interpretation 3 Credits
• BIB 330 - Galatians 3 Credits
• BIB - Old Testament Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits ⁴
• BIB - Old Testament Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits ⁴
• BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits ^4,5
• BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits ^4,5

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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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• LAN 341 - Greek I 4 Credits *
• PED - P. E. Elective or Varsity Team Sport 2 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 443 - Topics in Theology 3 Credits
• THE 444 - Senior Seminar 3 Credits

IV. Electives or Minor - 15 Credits *

At least 30% of this degree, or a minimum of 38 credits, must be at the upper (300-400) level.

* Some courses from the Christian Studies Core and Major Core can be used to fulfill requirements in the General Education Core. By doing that the number of electives needed would increase so that the minimum of 125 credits is reached.

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