Biblical Studies
The
biblical studies major
is designed to prepare students
who anticipate teaching Bible primarily in a Christian high
school. It will also prepare students who pursue further graduate
theological education to teach Bible at an undergraduate
institution.
Course requirements involve 66 semester hours including:
General Education..................................................................... 15
Biblical Studies requirements ..................................................51
BECE or BEPT-XXXX Christian Education or
Practical Theology.................................................................... 3
BENT-XXXX Pauline Literature................................................. 3
BENT-XXXX Non-Pauline Literature. ........................................ 3
or
or
or
or
or
BETH-XXXX Systematic Theology............................................ 3
Required minor.....................................................................15–17
*Capstone Course
Biblical Studies Major Curriculum Summary
Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5
Other General Education Requirements................................33–41
Biblical Studies Requirements. ....................................................66
Required Minor Requirements............................................... 15–17
General Electives..................................................................... 4–14
Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128
A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 22.
Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a
Major in Biblical Studies
First year:
Biology Elective...............................................................................3.5
History/Global Awareness Elective. ...................................................3
Physical Science Elective...............................................................3.5
Total................................................................................................. 34
Second year:
LIT-2XXX Literature Elective..............................................................3
Quantitative Elective..........................................................................3
Social Science Elective......................................................................3
Total................................................................................................. 31
Third year:
BECE or BEPT-XXXX Christian Education or Practical Theology......3
65 Theology II.....................................................................3
BEOT-3XXX Psalms, Wisdom, Historical Books Elective...................3
BENT-XXXX Non-Pauline Literature..................................................3
BETH-XXXX Systematic Theology.....................................................3
Minor Requirements...........................................................................6
General Electives...............................................................................6
Total................................................................................................. 33
Fourth year:
T-XXXX Pauline Literature..........................................................3
(or
Minor Requirements..................................................................... 9–11
General Electives...........................................................................6–8
Total................................................................................................. 30
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2013–14 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
School of Biblical and Theological Studies
Biblical Studies
