Apr 20, 2024  
Undergraduate Studies 2023-2024 
    
Undergraduate Studies 2023-2024

Biblical Studies (B.A.)


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The biblical studies major is designed to prepare some students for admission to seminary and various ministries of teaching the Word. For others it provides the basic foundation in biblical education needed for various church vocations and ministries both at home and around the world. Still others are encouraged to make the Bible their major emphasis in a broad liberal arts education, which will enable them to live effectively and productively for Christ in various places and vocations.

Requirements


In addition to the three core requirements (BCM 101 , BCM 103  and BCM 308 ), the following courses are also required.

Capstone (1 credit):


Students in the Jewish studies concentration may waive the Senior Research Thesis requirement as they complete a different type of capstone requirement.

Biblical Studies Concentrations


In addition, majors choose from one of the following concentrations:

  
  
 
 
     

Foreign Language Requirement


All majors must complete the foreign language requirement of the core. Because both Greek and Hebrew fulfill that requirement, they are strongly recommended. They are not required for the major.

Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries Double Major


Biblical studies majors are encouraged to integrate their knowledge of scripture into the field of ministry by choosing a second major in Christian ministries.

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