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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,
College Algebra

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.