Biblical and Theological Studies Major (B.A.)

Program Requirements

I. Core Curriculum - 48 Credits

• BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
• CHM 122 - The Great Commandment 3 Credits
• CHM 301 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
• CHM 328 - The Great Commission 3 Credits
• ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
• ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
• HIS 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
• HIS 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
• THE 331 - Theology I: God’s Word and Work 3 Credits
• THE 332 - Theology II: Human Redemption and Destiny 3 Credits

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• Communication Elective - choose one of the following:

• COM 140 - Perspectives in Communication 3 Credits
• COM 252 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits

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• Fine Arts Elective - choose one of the following:

• FAR/MUS Fine Arts or Music Elective - 3 Credits
• HON 225 - Beauty: Art and Culture 3 Credits

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• ENG/HIS/MAT/SCI Elective - choose one of the following or take two History Electives:

• ENG 250 - Short Story 3 Credits
• ENG 312X - American Literature 3 Credits
• ENG 314 - Poetry 3 Credits
• ENG 322 - The Novel 3 Credits
• ENG 326X - Global Literature 3 Credits
• MAT 130 - Mathematics Survey 3 Credits
• MAT 131 - College Algebra 3 Credits
• Lab Science Elective - 4 Credits

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• History Elective - choose one or two of the following:

• HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
• HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
• HIS 231 - American Civilization to 1877 3 Credits
• HIS 232 - American Civilization since 1877 3 Credits

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• Math or Science Elective - choose one of the following:

• MAT 226 - Applied Statistics 3 Credits
• Lab Science Elective - 4 Credits

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• Social Science Elective - choose one of the following:

• PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credits
• SOC 230 - Sociology 3 Credits

II. Biblical and Theological Studies Major - 50 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 Credits¹
• BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 6 Credits
• BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 9 Credits^1,2
• LAN 341 - Greek I 4 Credits
• PRC 332 - Expository Preaching 3 Credits
• THE 338X - Church History 3 Credits
• THE 348X - Theological Perspectives of Cultural Thought 3 Credits
• THE 444 - Senior Seminar 3 Credits
• THE - Theology Elective (300-400 level) 6 Credits

III. Electives - 27 Credits

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

Total - 125 Credits

¹ BIB 342X - Biblical Perspectives of Worship  may not be used to satisfy this requirement.

² 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 M.A. in Christian Studies  (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.

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