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Nov 21, 2024
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Crown College 2024-2025 Catalog
Biblical and Theological Studies Major (B.A.)
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This major is offered through the School of Arts & Sciences. The Biblical and Theological Studies major blends a biblical and theological foundation with a flexibility of electives.
 
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I. Core Curriculum - 48 Credits
All Biblical, Theological and Ministry Studies department classes must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
II. Biblical and Theological Studies Major - 47 Credits
All major core classes must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
III. Electives - 30 Credits
A minimum of 36 credits must be at the upper (300-400) level for a bachelor degree.
Total - 125 Credits
1 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.
Course Requirements for MACS
Students who are accepted into the accelerated MACS program will substitute the following graduate level courses into the undergraduate degree.
Click for more information about the M.A. in Christian Studies 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.
Click for more information about the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program.
Four-Year Suggested Program for the Biblical and Theological Studies Major
Fall Semester - 15 Credits
Spring Semester - 15-16 Credits
- BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
or - BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
- BIB 231 - Principles of Biblical Interpretation 3 Credits
- ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
- Social Science Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: PSY 130 or SOC 230 )
- ENG/HIS/MAT/SCI Elective 3-4 Credits (Choose from: ENG 250 , ENG 312 , ENG 314 , ENG 322 , ENG 326 , HIS 133 , HIS 134 , HIS 231 , HIS 232 , MAT 130 , MAT 131 or a Lab Science class)
Fall Semester - 16-17 Credits
- BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
- Fine Arts Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: FAR or MUS classes or HON 225 )
- LAN 341 - Greek I 4 Credits
- Math or Science Elective 3-4 Credits (Choose from: Lab Science classes or MAT 226 )
- Elective 3 Credits
Spring Semester - 15 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. A grade of “C” or higher is required in all Biblical, Theological and Ministry Studies (BTMS) department courses in the Core Curriculum and Major Core for admission into and graduation from all BTMS majors.
Fall Semester - 18 Credits
Spring Semester - 16 Credits
Fall Semester - 15 Credits
- BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
- BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
- THE - Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
- Elective 6 Credits
Spring Semester - 15 Credits
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