Biblical Studies, B.A.

Students majoring in Biblical Studies will: 1) study the Bible in its varied cultural, historical, literary, and theological contexts, 2) be prepared for graduate level study, 3) develop their reading skills in Biblical Greek or Hebrew as foundational for Biblical exegesis and cultural awareness of the ancient Biblical world, and 4) be prepared for Christian missions or ministry service.

Students who major in biblical studies are required to take a minor or a second major. Recommended areas of study for the minor or second major are the humanities, biblical languages, philosophy, Christian ministry, or intercultural studies.

Requirements

The following courses are required:

REL 203 - The Baptist Heritage Credit Hours: 3
REL 273 - Biblical Hermeneutics Credit Hours: 3
REL 305 - Biblical Backgrounds Credit Hours: 3
REL 320 - Christian Theology Credit Hours: 3
or
REL 420 - History of Christian Thought Credit Hours: 3
REL 401 - Old Testament (Exegesis) Credit Hours: 3
or
HEB 401 - Hebrew Intensive Credit Hours: 3
REL 402 - New Testament (Exegesis) Credit Hours: 3
or
GRK 402 - Greek Intensive Credit Hours: 3
REL 411 - History of Christianity Credit Hours: 3
Nine hours of upper-level REL courses. Credits / Units: 9