Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
Program Coordinator: Dr. Jeffrey Audirsch
Major Overview
The Biblical Studies major is intended for students seeking to study biblical texts, theological themes, and the history of interpretation. Students earning this 30 hour major will be capable of interpreting the Old and New Testaments within their respected milieus through various hermeneutical methods and will position themselves well for a smooth transition into various NOBTS graduate programs.
Program Requirements
General Education Core (30 hours)
COURSE | HOURS |
Introduction to College and Vocation | 3 |
English Composition | 3 |
Research and Writing | 3 |
Math Elective: Contemporary Math, Intro to Statistics, | 3 |
Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
Theological and Ethical Classics | 3 |
Philosophical and Scientific Classics | 3 |
Political and Social Classics | 3 |
Religious and Cultural Classics | 3 |
Christian Foundation Core (30 hours)
COURSE | HOURS |
Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
Old Testament Survey | 3 |
New Testament Survey | 3 |
Christian Doctrine | 3 |
Survey of Church History 1 OR 2 | 3 |
Introduction to Discipleship | 3 |
Introduction to Evangelism | 3 |
Introduction to Mission | 3 |
Introduction to Counseling | 3 |
Introduction to Worship | 3 |
Biblical Studies Major (30 hours)
COURSE | HOURS |
Introduction to Biblical Studies | 3 |
Greek 1 * OR Hebrew 1 * | 3 |
Greek 2 * OR Hebrew 2 * | 3 |
Revelation and Scripture | 3 |
Old Testament Studies (Choose 2): The Five Books of Moses Israel and the Promised Land Israelite Prophecy Psalms & Wisdom in Ancient Israel Old Testament Book Study Elective | 6 |
New Testament Studies (Choose 2): Life of Jesus Paul and the Early Church Johannine Literature General Epistles New Testament Book Study Elective | 6 |
Biblical Theology | 3 |
Senior Seminar | 3 |
Choose Minor (15 hours)
Free Electives (15 hours)
Total (120 hours)
*Program Note: BA Biblical Studies majors who minor in Biblical Languages must complete two Old Testament Book Study OR New Testament Book Study electives instead of languages in the major.