Degree Program: Biblical and Theological Studies Major (B.A.) - Crown College

Aug 05, 2025

Crown College 2021-2022 Catalog

The Biblical and Theological Studies major blends a biblical and theological foundation with a flexibility of electives.

Program Requirements

Christian Studies Core

I. Christian Studies - 24 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits *
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits *
BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
BIB/CHM/THE - Bible, Christian Ministry or Theology Electives 12 Credits¹(Choose CHM Electives from: CHM 201 , CHM 211 , CHM 300 or CHM 325 )
THE 331 - Theology I: God’s Word and Work 3 Credits

General Education Core

II. General Education - 30 Credits

Communication Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: COM 133 , COM 140 or COM 252 )
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
History Elective 3 Credits
Math or Science Elective 3-4 Credits
Communication, Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science Electives 17-18 Credits^2,3*

Major Core

III. Biblical and Theological Studies Major - 56 Credits

BIB 231 - Principles of Biblical Interpretation 3 Credits *
BIB 330 - Galatians 3 Credits
BIB 355X - Hebrew Exegesis of Ruth 4 Credits
BIB - Old Testament Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits⁴
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 6 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 6 Credits^4,5
CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits *
or
CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits *
CHM 211 - The Gospel in Human Contexts 3 Credits *
or
CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits *
HIS 332 - Church History 3 Credits *
LAN 341 - Greek I 4 Credits *
PRC 332 - Expository Preaching 3 Credits *
THE 332 - Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny 3 Credits *
THE 436X - Renaissance and Reformation 3 Credits *
THE 438X - Development of the Modern Mind 3 Credits *
THE 444 - Senior Seminar 3 Credits
THE - Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits

IV. Additional Requirements - 8 Credits

ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
PED - P. E. Activity Electives or Varsity Team Sport 1 Credits
SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits

V. Electives - 40 Credits*

A minimum of 36 credits must be at the upper (300-400) level for a bachelor degree.

* 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.

Total - 125 Credits

¹Interdisciplinary courses in the major core that are cross listed as BIB or THE will fulfill this requirement. Choose Christian Ministry electives from CHM 201 , CHM 211 , CHM 300 or CHM 325 .

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

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

⁴BIB 342X - Biblical Perspectives of Worship may not be used to satisfy this requirement.

⁵ Department students planning on C&MA ministry should take THE 349 as a BIB/THE elective. Students in this major should not take BIB 210 as a BIB/THE elective.

Option: Accelerated Degree Programs

Qualified students in the B.A. in Biblical & Theological Studies program may apply for an accelerated degree program to earn their Christian Studies (M.A.) (MACS) degree in one additional year instead of the typical two years. Students may also apply for an accelerated Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program. Click here for more detailed information regarding the acceptance process for these options.

Course Requirements for MACS

Students who are accepted into the accelerated MACS program will substitute the following graduate level courses into the undergraduate degree.

Undergraduate Course	Graduate Course
BIB 434 - Romans	BBL 5225 - Paul and Romans
CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation	MIN 6211 - Spiritual Formation for Leaders
CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions	CST 5234 - Theology of Missions and Outreach
HIS 332 - Church History	CST 5224 - History of the Church
THE 332 - Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny	CST 5235 - Theology of Christ and the Church (fulfills CST 5223 in the MACS and M.Div.)
THE 438X - Development of the Modern Mind	CST 5340 - Contemporary Theological Issues

Click for more information about the Christian Studies (M.A.) program.

Course Requirements for MDIV

Students who are accepted into the accelerated M.Div. program will substitute the following graduate level courses into the undergraduate degree.

Undergraduate Course	Graduate Course
BIB 330 - Galatians	BBL 5229 - Interpretive Issues in Galatians
BIB 430X - Greek for Ministry	BBL 6220 - New Testament Greek Exegesis
BIB 434 - Romans	BBL 5225 - Paul and Romans
CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation	MIN 6211 - Spiritual Formation for Leaders
CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions	CST 5234 - Theology of Missions and Outreach
CHM 450X - Counseling for Church Leaders	MIN 5215 - Pastoral Counseling
DSC 357 - Curriculum Design for Discipleship	MIN 5230 - Teaching for Ministry
HIS 332 - Church History	CST 5224 - History of the Church
PRC 332 - Expository Preaching	MIN 5510 - The Biblical Communicator
THE 332 - Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny	CST 5235 - Theology of Christ and the Church (fulfills CST 5223 in the MACS and M.Div.)
THE 349 - Alliance Ministries	CST 5222 - Alliance Distinctives (fulfills a CST elective in the M.Div.)
THE 438X - Development of the Modern Mind	CST 5340 - Contemporary Theological Issues

Click for more information about the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program.

Four-Year Suggested Program for the Biblical and Theological Studies Major

Freshman Year

Fall Semester - 15-16 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
or
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
Communication Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: COM 133 , COM 140 or COM 252 )
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
Math or Science Elective 3-4 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
or
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
Elective 6 Credits
SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester - 17 Credits

BIB 231 - Principles of Biblical Interpretation 3 Credits *
CHM 211 - The Gospel in Human Contexts 3 Credits *
or
CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits *
LAN 341 - Greek I 4 Credits *
PED - P. E. Activity Elective or Varsity Team Sport 1 Credit
Elective 6 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

BIB 330 - Galatians 3 Credits (even)
or
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits (odd)
CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits *
or
CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits *
Elective 7 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 is required for departmental admission in the Biblical and Theological Studies major.

Junior Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

PRC 332 - Expository Preaching 3 Credits *
or
THE 436X - Renaissance and Reformation 3 Credits *
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits^4,5
or
THE 438X - Development of the Modern Mind 3 Credits *
THE 332 - Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny 3 Credits *
Elective 6 Credits

Spring Semester - 15-16 Credits

BIB 330 - Galatians 3 Credits (even)
or
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits (odd)
BIB - Old Testament Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits⁴
or
BIB 355X - Hebrew Exegesis of Ruth 4 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
HIS 332 - Church History 3 Credits *
Elective 3 Credits

Senior Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
THE - Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
PRC 332 - Expository Preaching 3 Credits *
or
THE 436X - Renaissance and Reformation 3 Credits *
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits^4,5
or
THE 438X - Development of the Modern Mind 3 Credits *

Spring Semester - 15-16 Credits

BIB - Old Testament Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits⁴
or
BIB 355X - Hebrew Exegesis of Ruth 4 Credits
Elective 6 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits^4,5
THE 444 - Senior Seminar 3 Credits