Biblical Studies
The Bible claims to be the Word of God, breathed out onto the pages of a book. It is alive and powerful for the transformation of lives. Within it is everything that is needed for life and godliness. The Bible invites us to engage it with simplicity and godly sincerity and promises to change us by its power. It is the communication from God that must form the foundation for a meaningful life.
Each Biblical Studies program provides a practical, engaged and immersive educational pursuit for students that enhances their ability to lead and teach from a solid biblical foundation. Its aim is to equip leaders with skills for a lifelong journey in the Word while igniting in them a hunger that anchors them in that pursuit.
Program Highlights
- Develop a biblical hermeneutic approach that engages the Scriptures as the authoritative power for life and practice.
- Apply exegetical skills to Scripture for a clear understanding of what the text says, what it means, and its implications for life.
- Articulate the contextual message of the whole of Scripture and the relation of each part to the whole.
- Communicate Scriptures formally or informally through preaching, teaching, discussion, or in writing, with a view to helping others hear, consider, and respond to its teachings and their implications.
Bachelor (BS)
BS Biblical Studies | 120 CREDITS
A strong biblical foundation applied your way. Loaded with Bible and Theology courses and a generous pool of Free Electives, this program is designed to work for you, whether designing a custom path or transferring credit in from another school.
Curriculum
- Biblical Studies Core | 30 Credits
- BIB100 Principles of Bible Study
- BIB110 Bible Survey
- THE120 Foundations for Christian Living
- THE211 Theology Survey
- Bible/Theology Electives: 18 Credits
- Arts & Sciences Core | 40 Credits
- PHI110 Foundations of Worldviews
- ENC100 Fundamentals of Written Communication
- SPC040 Speech Communication
- GLS220 World Religions
- Humanities, History & Math/Science Electives
- A&S Electives: 19 Credits
- Free Electives | 50 Credits
Associate (AS)
AS Biblical Studies | 60 Credits
Foundation meets flexibility. Build a strong biblical foundation while focusing your study on specific areas of interest.
Curriculum
- Biblical Studies Core | 30 Credits
- BIB100 Principles of Bible Study
- BIB110 Bible Survey
- THE120 Foundations for Christian Living
- Bible/Theology Electives: 21 Credits
- Arts & Sciences Core | 15 Credits
- PHI110 Foundations of Worldviews
- ENC100 Fundamentals of Written Communication
- A&S Electives: 9 Credits
- Free Electives | 15 Credits
Masters (MA)
MA Biblical Studies | 30 CREDITS
Salt your professional capacity with essential biblical engagement skills. Go wide AND deep with a curated skill-development mix that will immediately grow your biblical capacity and multiply your ministry impact in any context or role.
Curriculum
- Biblical Studies Core | 18 Credits
- BIB500 Interpretive Bible Study
- BIB510 Bible Study Exegetical Skills
- BIB520 The Story of the Bible
- BIB530 Exposition of Narrative Scriptures
- BIB540 Exposition of Epistles
- THE500 Doing Biblical Theology
- Bible & Theology Electives | 12 Credits
- Select from a range of Bible, Theology and Leadership courses that broaden and apply core course skills.