Biblical Studies (BABS)
Credential: Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
Major: Biblical Studies
Certification/Licensure: None
Location: Lancaster
Program Director: Dr. Tony Shetter
Program Mission Statement: 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.
Program Learning Outcomes: As a result of this program, students will
1. Articulate a foundational knowledge of Scripture, theology, and the gospel.
2. Apply a valid hermeneutical method of research skills in biblical interpretation.
3. Demonstrate an evangelical, biblically informed, and historically and culturally sensitive theological method.
4. Appraise differing biblical, theological, cultural, and historical views.
5. Formulate a gospel-oriented, biblical worldview that shapes life and ministry.
6. Display a commitment to lifelong spiritual growth scripturally, theologically, and missionally in a church community.
Experiential Learning: Two years of Christian service experience (120 hours total) for students in the Biblical Studies program are designed to give students internship experience and exposure to a field of service to provide a context for personal reflection and spiritual growth. Students select and arrange for their internship at a location of their interest in consultation with their academic adviser and the Biblical Studies internship director.
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)
| BSI 301 | Bible Ministry Internship I | 0 |
| BSI 401 | Bible Ministry Internship III | 0 |
| BSI 400 | Cross-Cultural Experience | 0 |
THE
| Major-related Theology Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
Exploration Studies (15 credits)
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
Program Director: Tony Shetter, PhD
Dr. Tony Shetter has been teaching Bible courses at the graduate and undergraduate level for over ten years. He enjoys teaching the Bible, especially the Old Testament, in its literary and historical context, while making it relevant for today. He is an alumnus of Lancaster Bible College and holds two degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary—a ThM in Academic Ministries, and a PhD in Old Testament Studies. Prior to coming to Lancaster Bible College, he served as associate pastor at Ethnos Bible Church for ten years. Tony is married to Michelle, also a graduate of DTS. Together, they enjoy doing various kinds of creative ministries.
Faculty:
Dan Carver, PhD
Mark Farnham, PhD
Douglas Finkbeiner, PhD
Gordon Gregory, ThD
Sam Harbin, DMin
Joseph Kim, PhD
Tim Nicholls, PhD
Tony Shetter, PhD