Biblical Studies Major (BABS)
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.
The goal of the Biblical Studies major is to provide students with flexibility in selecting their 39 credits of Major Electives. The Bible and Arts & Science requirements are the same as the other Bachelor degrees. Courses should be selected in consultation with the academic advisor since not every Major Elective is available to the Biblical Studies student. Students need to be cautioned that while a broad approach is attractive, it does not provide an in-depth ministry preparation in any one area. The major is good for transfer students who have already taken a variety of major electives at another higher education institution. Students are required to focus a minimum of 12 Major Electives in a minor. Students must choose a minor in one of the following programs:
- Children & Family Ministry
- Communication
- Human Services
- Intercultural Studies
- Music Performance
- Pastoral Ministry
- Sport Management
- TESOL
- Women in Ministry Leadership
- Youth & Young Adult Ministry
See the individual curriculum sheets for each program for the requirements of the minors.
Biblical Studies Major Curriculum
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| LBC 101 | Engaging Faith & Life | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
| SOC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 106 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
LIT ____
| LIT Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
PHE ____
| PHE Elective | 1 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| CSV 201 | Christian Service I | 0 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
MAT ____
| MAT Core | 3 |
PHE ____
| PHE Elective | 1 |
| PHI 201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester
| CSV 202 | Christian Service II | 0 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
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| Bible/Theology Focused Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
HIS ____
| HIS Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
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| Bible/Theology Focused Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
| BSI 301 | Bible Ministry Internship I | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
SCI ____
| SCI____ Science with Lab 4 credits | 4 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
| BSI 302 | Bible Ministry Internship II | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
BNT ____
| Bible New Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
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| Bible/Theology Focused Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
| BST 400 | Cross-Cultural Experience | 0 |
| BSI 401 | Bible Ministry Internship III | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
BOT ____
| Bible Old Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
THE 320
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| HUM 422 | Christian Perspectives | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
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| Major Elective | 3 |
| BSI 402 | Bible Ministry Internship IV | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |