2015-2016 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Biblical Studies The biblical studies major built around a core of biblical studies courses can be tailored according to the student’s needs. To enhance areas of professional preparation, the program allows students to choose any minor in the University curriculum. The graduates of this program will be uniquely equipped with the strongest combination of biblical studies and liberal arts core. Course requirements involve 83–85 semester hours including: General Education..................................................................... 15 BTGE-1720 Spiritual Formation................................................ 3 BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature....................................... 3 BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature...................................... 3 BTGE-3755 Theology I............................................................. 3 BTGE-3765 Theology II............................................................. 3 Biblical Studies requirements ..................................................53 BTAT or BTCM-XXXX Applied Theology or Christian Ministry.. 3 BTBL-2010 Introduction to Biblical Language Tools.................. 3 BTBS-1000 Introduction to Biblical Studies............................... 1 BTBS-2020 Biblical Research Methods.................................... 1 BTBS-4310 Hermeneutics........................................................ 3 *BTBS-4850 Senior Seminar.................................................... 3 BTHT-2500 Church History....................................................... 3 BTHT-4100 Biblical Theology.................................................... 3 BTHT-4300 Global Theology..................................................... 3 BTNT-3110 New Testament 1: Synoptic Gospels...................... 3 BTNT-3130 New Testament 3:Pauline Literature....................... 3 BTNT-3120 or 3140 Non-Pauline Literature Elective................. 3 BTOT-3110 Old Testament 1: Pentateuch.................................. 3 BTOT-3310 Old Testament 3: Latter Prophets........................... 3 Select from the following. ...................................................... 6 BEOT-3140 Psalms. ...........................................................3 BEOT-3150 Wisdom Literature. ..........................................3 BTOT-3210 Old Testament 2: Former Prophets..................3 BTOT-3410 Old Testament 4: Writings................................3 BTPA-2200 Introduction to Philosophy...................................... 3 BTHT-XXXX Theology Electives............................................... 6 Select two history/theology elective from the following: BTHT-3340 Christian Theology 1: Bible, Trinity, God the Father................................................................3 BTHT-3350 Christian Theology 2: God the Son and God the Spirit..................................................................3 BTHT-3360 Christian Theology 3: Humanity, Angels, and Salvation.........................................................................3 BTHT-3370 Christian Theology 4: The Church and Last Things.....................................................................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. ....................................................68 Required Minor Requirements............................................... 15–17 General Electives..................................................................... 2–12 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128 A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 24. Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Biblical Studies First year: BTBS-1000 Introduction to Biblical Studies........................................1 BTBL-2010 Introduction to Biblical Language Tools...........................3 BTGE-1720 Spiritual Formation.........................................................3 BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................................3 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.................................................3 ENG-1400 Composition.....................................................................3 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...........................................3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.........................................3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life..............................2 Biology Elective...............................................................................3.5 History/Global Awareness Elective. ...................................................3 Physical Science Elective...............................................................3.5 Total................................................................................................. 34 Second year: BTAT or BTCM-XXXX Applied Theology or Christian Ministry...........3 BTBS-2020 Biblical Research Methods.............................................1 BTBS-4310 Hermeneutics.................................................................3 BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................................3 BTGE-3755 Theology I......................................................................3 BTNT-3110 New Testament 1: Synoptic Gospels...............................3 BTOT-3110 Old Testament 1: Pentateuch...........................................3 BTPA-2200 Introduction to Philosophy...............................................3 LIT-2XXX Literature Elective..............................................................3 Quantitative Elective..........................................................................3 Social Science Elective......................................................................3 Total................................................................................................. 31 Third year: BTGE-3765 Theology II. ....................................................................3 BTHT-2500 Church History................................................................3 BTHT-XXXX Theology Elective..........................................................6 BTHT-4300 Global Theology..............................................................3 BTOT-XXXX Psalms, Wisdom Literature, Old Testament: 2 or 4 Electives.........................................................................................6 BTNT-3120 or 3140 Non-Pauline Literature Elective..........................3 Minor Requirements...........................................................................6 Total................................................................................................. 30 Fourth year: BTBS-4850 Senior Seminar...............................................................3 BTHT-4100 Biblical Theology.............................................................3 BTNT-3130 Pauline Literature............................................................3 BTOT-3310 Old Testament 3: Latter Prophets....................................3 Minor Requirements..................................................................... 9–11 General Electives......................................................................... 2–12 Total................................................................................................. 33 Page 47 2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog School of Biblical and Theological Studies Biblical Studies