Biblical & Theological Studies (BABTS)
Credential: Bachelor of Arts in Biblical & Theological Studies
Major: Biblical & Theological Studies
Certification/Licensure: None
Location: Lancaster
Program Director: Dr. Gordon Gregory
Program Mission Statement: The mission of the Biblical & Theological Studies program is to prepare Christian students for service in biblical and theological academic disciplines or for advanced studies in the field by educating them in the necessary skills for properly handling God’s Word and faithfully communicating it in the church, the academy, and the world.
Program Learning Outcomes: As a result of this program, students will
1. Articulate an advanced knowledge of Scripture, theology, the gospel, and the overarching metanarrative of Scripture.
2. Apply a rigorous hermeneutical method of research skills in biblical interpretation employing the original languages.
3. Demonstrate an evangelical, biblically informed, and historically and culturally sensitive theological method.
4. Critique differing biblical, theological, cultural, and historical views.
5. Display a commitment to lifelong spiritual growth scripturally, theologically, and missionally in a church community.
6. Summarize historical trends and movements within the history of Christian thought.
7. Communicate biblical truth and how it shapes life and ministry to others in written and oral form.
Experiential Learning: The Biblical & Theological Studies program includes two internships:
BTH 301 BTH Internship I and
BTH 401 BTH Internship II.
Curricular Structure and Degree Requirements
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Curriculum Structure
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Credits
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LBC Foundation Studies Courses
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4
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Bible & Theology Core Courses
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30
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Arts & Sciences Core Courses
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31
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Major Courses
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41
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Exploration Studies – Elective Courses
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15
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Program Total
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121
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LBC Foundations (4 credits)
Bible & Theology Courses (30 credits)
| BTH 101 | Foundations for Biblical and Theological Studies | 3 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption & Consummation | 3 |
| THE 320 | Christianity and Culture | 3 |
| Bible OT or NT Exegetical Elective | 3 |
| THE Elective 300 or 400 level | 3 |
Arts & Sciences Courses (31 credits)
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
LIT
| Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
HIS
| History Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
SCI
| Science Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
SCI
| SCI Lab (100/200 Level) | 1 |
MAT
| Math Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| Structures of Human Culture Elective* | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Elective (300 or 400) level | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Elective (300 or 400) level | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
Major Electives (41 credits)
| BIB 110 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BIB 210 | Advanced Hermeneutics | 3 |
| THE 340 | Ancient & Medieval Church & Theology | 3 |
| THE 341 | Reformation & Modern Church & Theology | 3 |
| BTH 405 | Teaching the Bible | 3 |
| BTH 450 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| BTH 301 | BTH Internship I | 1 |
| BTH 401 | BTH Internship II | 1 |
| Bible Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
| Bible Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
| Bible Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
| Bible Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
| Bible Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
| Biblical Language Elective (Greek or Hebrew) | 3 |
| Biblical Language Elective (Greek or Hebrew) | 3 |
| BSI 400 | Cross-Cultural Experience | 0 |
Exploration Studies (15 credits)
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
Program Director: Gordon Gregory, DTh
Dr. Gregory earned his Master of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Theology from the University of South Africa. He served as a missionary in South Africa doing church planting, teaching, and administrating a Bible college. At LBC, he enjoys mentoring students and is the college's NCAA Faculty Athletic Representative.
Gordon is also involved in his local church as an elder, adult Sunday School teacher, former chairman of the missions committee, and mentoring missionaries-in-training and engaged couples. In his free time he enjoys his family, reading, sports, and doing word and number puzzles.
Faculty:
Dan Carver, PhD
Mark Farnham, PhD
Douglas Finkbeiner, PhD
Gordon Gregory, ThD
Joseph Kim, PhD
Tim Nicholls, PhD