New Testament Major (B.A.)

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The New Testament major emphasizes New Testament studies, including a study of the original language, Greek, and its application for interpretation.

Program Requirements

I. Christian Studies - 30 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits *
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits *
BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits
CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
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
HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
or
HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
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. New Testament Major - 40 Credits

BIB 231 - Principles of Biblical Interpretation 3 Credits
BIB 330 - Galatians 3 Credits
BIB 430X - Greek for Ministry 4 Credits
BIB - New Testament Elective 3 Credits
BIB - New Testament Elective 3 Credits
LAN 341 - Greek I 4 Credits *
LAN 342 - Greek II 4 Credits *
THE 332 - Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny 3 Credits
THE 434 - Contemporary Theology 3 Credits
THE 442 - Theological Seminar 3-4 Credits (3 credits required)
THE 431X - Alliance History and Distinctives 3 Credits *
SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits

IV. Electives - 18 Credits *

Total - 127 Credits

¹Select humanities electives from COM, ENG, ESL, FAR, HIS, HUM, LAN, MUS, PHI, or PRC.

²Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, ESL, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC.

³Click here for a list of Global Awareness courses.

* 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.

Four-Year Suggested Program for the New Testament Major

Freshman Year

Fall Semester - 16 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
Social Science Elective 3 Credits
HIS - History Elective 3 Credits
MAT - Math Elective 4 Credits

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester - 16 Credits

BIB 231 - Principles of Biblical Interpretation 3 Credits
Humanities Elective 3 Credits ²
PED - P. E. Elective or Varsity Team Sport 1 Credits
Social Science Elective 3 Credits ³
Minor/Elective 3 Credits
Minor/Elective 3 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
BIB 330 - Galatians 3 Credits
CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits
THE 331 - Theology I: God’s Word and Work 3 Credits

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 New Testament major.

Junior Year

Fall Semester - 16 Credits

CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits
LAN 341 - Greek I 4 Credits
THE 332 - Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny 3 Credits
THE 431X - Alliance History and Distinctives 3 Credits
THE 434 - Contemporary Theology 3 Credits
Minor/Elective 3 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
BIB - New Testament Elective 3 Credits ¹
LAN 342 - Greek II 4 Credits
Global Awareness Elective 3 Credits ⁴
FAR - Fine Arts Elective 3 Credits

Senior Year

Fall Semester - 16 Credits

BIB 430X - Greek for Ministry 4 Credits
BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
THE 431X - Alliance History and Distinctives 3 Credits
or
THE 434 - Contemporary Theology 3 Credits
Minor/Elective 3 Credits

Spring Semester - 15 Credits

BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
BIB - New Testament Elective 3 Credits ¹
THE 442 - Theological Seminar 3-4 Credits
Minor/Elective 3 Credits
Minor/Elective 3 Credits

Footnote:

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

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

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

⁴Click here for a list of Global Awareness courses.