The curriculum of the Biblical Studies major is composed of biblical, theological, and practical aspects, designed to prepare the student for sound biblical research and effective ministry as a communicator of biblical truth. The program seeks to create a balance between biblical research and effective ministry and discipleship skills in a local church setting.
Major Courses:
BS 101 Introduction to Biblical Studies
BE 141 Exposition of Matthew
BS 201 Biblical History and Culture
BE 120 Exposition of Psalms
BE 371 Exposition of Daniel and Revelation
BE 302 Exposition of Genesis
BS 202 Biblical Theology
BE 269 Exposition of the 1 Corinthians
BE 244 Exposition of John
BE 259 Exposition of Hebrews
BS 402 The Bible and the Modern World
Optional biblical languages courses:
NT 205 Greek 1
NT 206 Greek 2
OT 201 Beginning Hebrew 1
OT 202 Old Testament Survey 2
Core Courses:
GS 101 Orientation
BE 101 Hermeneutics
GS 102 Grammar
OT 101 Old Testament Survey 1
OT 102 Old Testament Survey 2
GS 115 Critical Thinking & Writing 1
NT 201 New Testament Survey 1
NT 202 New Testament Survey 2
PT 204 Homiletics 1 (for men)
GS 301 Public Speaking (for women)
TH 201 Theology 1 – Introduction, Revelation and the Nature of God
TH 202 Theology 2 – Man and Sin; Angels
TH 301 Theology 3 – The person and work of Christ in salvation
PT 304 Homiletics 2 (for men)
PT 306 Spiritual Leadership (for women)
CH 301 Church History 1
CH 302 Church History 2
TH 302 Theology 4 – The Spirit and the Church, Last Things
WM 410 World Mission and the Church
BE 146 Exposition of Romans
PT 302 Biblical Counseling
PT 402 Christian Theology and Spiritual Life
PT 401 Ethics