One-Year Bible Program
The
one-year Bible program
is a nondegree program designed
to provide the student with greater Bible knowledge through
intensive study of the Scriptures in a single academic year. This
program provides personal enrichment through formal Bible study
so that the student can participate more effectively in the church or
a parachurch organization.
The course requirements for the one-year Bible program involve
34 semester hours including:
General Education..................................................................... 15
BENT-XXXX New Testament Electives..........................................6
BEOT-XXXX Old Testament Electives............................................3
BEPH-XXXX Philosophy Elective. .................................................3
Other Bible Electives...................................................................7
Note: As a nondegree certificate program, the one-year Bible program is not eligible
for federal Title IV financial aid funds — including the Federal Pell Grant and Federal
Direct Loans.
Minors
Bible Minor
The
Bible minor
, a part of the general education requirement,
involves 15 semester hours of course work including:
Bible Teacher Education Minor
The
Bible teacher education minor
involves 18 semester hours
of course work for the student who wishes to enter the Christian
school classroom and teach Bible. These courses include:
Christian Education Minor
The
Christian education minor
involves 16 semester hours
of course work for the student who wishes to become better
equipped to serve in the educational function of the local church.
These courses include:
Choose one from the following. .................................................4
Any courses with BECE or BEPT designators..........................6
Greek Minor
The
Greek minor
provides the student with two years of study in
Koine Greek, the original language of the New Testament. This
minor is designed to prepare students for the seminary level.
Course requirements include 17 semester hours of elementary
and intermediate Greek. These courses include
Mission Minor
The
mission minor
for the student interested in cross-cultural
ministries involves 18 semester hours including:
At least 6 hours selected from....................................................6
Pastoral Ministry Minor
The
pastoral ministry minor
involves 17 semester hours of
course work for the student interested in pastoral ministries. These
courses include:
Choose one from the following. .................................................3
Philosophy and Religion Minor
The
philosophy and religion minor
involves 15 semester
hours of course work in philosophy and religion for the student
who seeks a greater understanding of the nature and history of
philosophical thinking and its impact on the religious life.
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School of Biblical and Theological Studies
One-Year Bible Program
