Biblical Studies, B.A.

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This major focuses upon providing skills for biblical interpretation and study. In addition to a foundation of spiritual formation and theology, nearly two thirds of this major is the study of the Scriptures.

General Education Core Requirements B.A.: 59-63 Hours

Arts, B.A.

Prerequisites for Religion Major: 6 Hours

Students who choose a religion minor must substitute required courses in their minor with a course from the same subject area. In other words, a single course may not count for both major and minor requirements.

REL 1250 Introduction to New Testament and Exegetical Methods 3 Hours
REL 2350 Christian Doctrine 3 Hours ²

Major Requirements: 30 Hours

Core Emphasis: 9 Hours

REL 1410 Vocation and the Christian Life 1 Hours
REL 2410 Spiritual Formation 3 Hours
REL 2510 Christian Ethics 3 Hours
REL 4015 Colloquium for Religion Majors 2 Hours ³

Area Emphasis: 21 Hours

REL 2360 Hermeneutics 3 Hours
Religion and Society Course 3 Hours
Theological / Historical Studies Course 3 Hours
Biblical Studies Elective in OT 3 Hours
Biblical Studies Elective in OT 3 Hours
Biblical Studies Elective in NT 3 Hours
Biblical Studies Elective in NT 3 Hours

Minor Requirements: 18 Hours

Electives: 15 Hours

Total Required for the Program: 128 Hours

² REL 2350 Christian Doctrine is a prerequisite for the following: REL 2410 Spiritual Formation ; REL 2510 Christian Ethics ; all courses in Religion and Society division, in the Theological and Historical Division, and Biblical Studies Division.

³ Students take REL 4015 in the fall semester before the anticipated date of graduation.