Biblical and Theological Studies

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The core and distribution requirements for a major in Biblical and Theological Studies are those listed for baccalaureate degrees , with the exception that either Greek (GRE 175 Elementary Greek I and GRE 176 Elementary Greek II ) or Hebrew (HEB 191 Elementary Hebrew I and HEB 192 Elementary Hebrew II ) are required to fulfill the world language requirement.

Requirements for Major

Core Curriculum Requirements 57 hour(s). *
Electives 21 hour(s).

Major and Supporting Course Requirements

BIB 205 Hermeneutics 3 hour(s).
BIB 206 Modern Issues in Biblical Studies 3 hour(s).
BIB 370 Christian Spirituality: History, Theology and Practice 3 hour(s).
BIB 491 Senior Capstone Seminar 3 hour(s).
BIB 492 Capstone Project in Biblical & Theological Studies 3 hour(s).
MIN 356 Outreach to Contemporary Culture 3 hour(s).
Upper Division BTS Dept. Electives 9 hour(s).
Upper Division Systematic or Historical Theology courses 6 hour(s). **

Christian Ministry Course

Choose one from the list below:

MIN 250 Introduction to Christian Ministry 3 hour(s).
MIN 252 Theology of Mission 3 hour(s).
MIN 253 Missionary Methods and Problems 3 hour(s).
MIN 350 Teaching and Discipleship 3 hour(s).
MIN 352 World Religions 3 hour(s).

Church History Course:

Choose one from the list below:

BIB 302 History & Expansion of Christianity I 3 hour(s).
BIB 303 History & Expansion of Christianity II 3 hour(s).

Ethics Course:

Choose one from the list below:

BIB 210 Deuteronomy and Old Testament Ethics 3 hour(s).
BIB 335 New Testament Ethics 3 hour(s).

New Testament Book Study

Choose one from the list below:

BIB 235 John 3 hour(s).
BIB 240 Pauline Epistles 3 hour(s).
BIB 331 Book Study in the Greek Text I 3 hour(s).
BIB 332 Book Study in the Greek Text II 3 hour(s).
BIB 341 Romans 3 hour(s).

Old Testament Book Study

Choose one from the list below:

BIB 210 Deuteronomy and Old Testament Ethics 3 hour(s).
BIB 215 Prophets of Israel 3 hour(s).
BIB 220 Psalms 3 hour(s).
BIB 402 Old Testament Theology 3 hour(s).
BIB 405 The Old Testament World 3 hour(s).
BIB 420 Wisdom Literature 3 hour(s).

Total hours for the major: 48

Total degree hours: 126

* BTS majors will complete the sequence of BIB 198, BIB 199, BIB 298, BIB 299 to fulfill their Bible and Doctrine course requirements in the core curriculum.

** Theology electives include all upper division courses listed under Systematic & Historical Theology Courses as well as World Religions.