Biblical and Theological Studies Major (B.A.)

Program Requirements

I. Core Curriculum - 48 Credits

All Biblical, Theological and Ministry Studies Department  classes must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

• BIB 461 - Corinthians Correspondence 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 133 - Speech 3 Credits
• 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 249 - The Short Story: Creative and Critical Perspective 3 Credits
• ENG 312 - American Literature 3 Credits
• ENG 314 - Poetry 3 Credits
• ENG 322 - The Novel 3 Credits
• ENG 326 - Global Literature 3 Credits
• Lab Science Elective - 4 Credits (choose from BIO/CHE/PHY/SCI classes)
• MAT - Math Elective 3 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 (choose from BIO/CHE/PHY/SCI classes)

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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 - 59 Credits

All major core classes must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

• BIB 261 - Introduction to the Bible and Interpretation 3 Credits
• BIB 340 - Jesus and the Gospels 3 Credits
• BIB 355X - Hebrew Exegesis of Ruth 4 Credits
• BIB 411 - Hermeneutics 3 Credits
• BIB - New Testament Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
• BIB - Old Testament Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
• BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 9 Credits¹
• CHM 140 - Foundations of Discipleship Ministries 3 Credits
• CHM 408 - Kingdom Diversity 3 Credits
• CHM 415 - Life with God: Theology and Practice of Formation 3 Credits
• CHM 452 - Vocational Seminar 1 Credits
• LAN 341 - Greek I 4 Credits
• LAN 351X - Greek II 4 Credits
• THE 338X - Church History 3 Credits
• THE 348X - Theological Perspectives of Cultural Thought 3 Credits
• THE 404 - Research Orientation 1 Credits
• THE 435 - The Alliance and Modern Church Movements 3 Credits
• THE 444 - Senior Seminar 3 Credits

III. Electives - 18 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 435  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 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. Click here for more detailed information regarding the acceptance process for this option.

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