Biblical Studies Major (Two-Year Track) (BABS)
This two-year major is a flexible curriculum for students who have already earned an associate, bachelor, or RN degree and desire to further their education through the completion of a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree. The following curriculum may need to be adjusted based on the nature of the prior degree.
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
Major: Biblical Studies
Major Mission: The Biblical Studies major exists to utilize an interdisciplinary approach whereby students may design a course of study that coincides with their academic interests and ministry preparation.
Major Outcomes - Students will:
- Evidence a solid overview of ministry in conjunction with their biblical studies major.
- Articulate their personal philosophy of ministry in accord with a biblical worldview.
- Demonstrate godly character within the framework of a servant style of leadership.
Biblical Studies Major Curriculum
First Year
Fall Semester
| LBC 101 | Engaging Faith & Life | 3 |
| BIB 105 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
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| Bible/Theology Focused Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
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| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
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| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| CSV 201 | Christian Service I | 0 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
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| Bible/Theology Focused Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
BOT ____
| Bible Old Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
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| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| CSV 202 | Christian Service II | 0 |
BNT ____
| Bible New Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
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| Bible/Theology Focused Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
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| Bible/Theology Focused Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
THE 320
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| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Electives
Electives may be taken from the major department or Arts & Sciences Department once the Registrar's Office has determined the nature of the degree being transferred.