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 |
College Readiness: Introduction to College and Vocation | 3 |
Written Communication: English Composition 1 AND English Composition 2 | 6 |
Natural Science or Mathematics: Contemporary Math OR Intro to Statistics OR College Algebra | 3 |
Social or Behavioral Science: Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Humanities or Fine Arts: Introduction to Philosophy AND Theological and Ethical Classics AND Philosophical and Scientific Classics AND Political and Social Classics AND Religious and Cultural Classics | 15 |
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 | 3 |
Greek 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 |