Cedarville Magazine Spring 2026

ONLINE BA IN BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES PROGRAM DETAILS: §Program Level: Undergraduate §Program Delivery: Online §Credit Hours: 126 §Completion Time: Four years FACULTY SPOTLIGHT J.R. GILHOOLY, PhD Professor of Philosophy and Theology Dr. J.R. Gilhooly serves as professor of philosophy and theology and director of the honors program. As the architect of Introduction to Christian Thought — a foundational course that equips students with the tools to think in a Christian perspective — Dr. Gilhooly brings depth, clarity, and theological rigor to the student experience. Always among students' favorites in the classroom or when he speaks in chapel, Dr. Gilhooly's teaching challenges students to think carefully and faithfully, grounding their studies in the Bible. Through his leadership and course design, Dr. Gilhooly has helped extend Cedarville’s commitment to thoughtful, biblically faithful education to students beyond campus. A life of faithful ministry starts with knowing and loving God’s Word. In the fully online Bachelor of Arts in biblical and theological studies, students explore the whole story of Scripture, build a strong theological foundation, and learn practical skills they will use in ministry. This fully online degree program — the newest offering from the SBTS — is ideal for anyone who wants to grow spiritually and make an eternal impact, whether they feel called to vocational ministry, missions, Christian education, biblical counseling, or simply a deeper understanding of the Bible. The University also offers an accelerated pathway from the online BA in biblical and theological studies directly to the online Master of Theological Studies, allowing for completion of both degrees in five years or less. CEDARVILLE.EDU/BABTS 11

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