Program: Biblical Languages, B.A. - Belmont University

Apr 02, 2025

Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

This major provides students the opportunity to gain proficiency in both Biblical Hebrew and Koine Greek. With two full years of both languages, the student will be able to engage in translation of the biblical languages. This degree prepares a student for excellence in biblical study.

BELL Core Requirements: 52 Hours (minimum)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) ¹

Religion Major Tool Courses: 6 Hours

Students who choose a religion minor must substitute required courses in their minor with a course from the same subject area. 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

Major Requirements: 36 Hours

Religion Core: 15-18 Hours

Major Core Emphasis

REL 1410 Vocation and the Christian Life 3 Hours
REL 2410 Spiritual Formation 3 Hours ²
REL 2510 Christian Ethics 3 Hours ²
REL 3310 Church History I: Ancient and Medieval Eras 3 Hours
or
REL 3320 Church History II: Reformation and Modern Eras 3 Hours
REL 4015 Colloquium for Religion Majors 3 Hours ³

World Religions (choose one course)

(Some of the listed World Religion courses can count as Religion BELL Core requirement: See Advisor)

REL 3090 Spirituality in World Religions 3 Hours
REL 3095 Ethics in World Religions 3 Hours
REL 4590 World Religions 3 Hours
Any REL 3000 level Study Abroad course

Major Area Emphasis: 18 Hours

REL 2110 Intermediate Biblical Hebrew 3 Hours
REL 2120 Advanced Biblical Hebrew 3 Hours
REL 2150 Intermediate Koine Greek 3 Hours
REL 2160 Advanced Koine Greek 3 Hours
REL 3110 Readings in the Hebrew Bible 1.5 Hours
REL 3120 Readings in the Hebrew Bible 1.5 Hours
REL 3150 Reading in the Greek New Testament 1.5 Hours
REL 3160 Reading in the Greek New Testament 1.5 Hours

Biblical Studies Elective: 3 Hours

Select 1 from the following:

REL 3210 Gender and the Bible 3 Hours
REL 3220 The Pentateuch 3 Hours
REL 3230 Psalms and Wisdom Literature 3 Hours
REL 3250 Johannine Literature 3 Hours
REL 3260 The General Epistles and Hebrews 3 Hours
REL 4220 The Prophetic Literature 3 Hours
REL 4230 Old Testament Theology 3 Hours
REL 4250 The Life and Letters of Paul 3 Hours
REL 4260 The Life of Christ 3 Hours

Minor Requirements: 18 Hours

General Electives: 16 Hours (minimum)

Total Required for the Program: 128 Hours

¹ College of Theology and Christian Ministry majors fulfill the Religion BELL Core requirement by completing REL 1020 Introduction to the Old Testament and any 3000 Path B Religion BELL Core class.

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.

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