Biblical Studies

Chairman: Dr. Wayne Brindle

BA in PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION: BIBLICAL STUDIES SPECIALIZATION

It should be observed that the B.A. in Philosophy and Religion program with specializations in philosophy and Biblical studies focuses on foundational studies prior to seminary or graduate programs. This is not only excellent preparation for ministry, but it serves as the first step toward graduate studies in philosophy or law.

Purpose
The major in Religion and the major in Philosophy and Religion are designed to provide a thorough, biblically based, cognitive, and spiritual foundation for effective ministry. Specializations are offered in order to prepare students for pastoral, youth, or cross-cultural ministries, women’s ministries, or for further graduate studies.

Learning Outcomes:

For all students:

1. Students will be able to identify and explain issues of authorship, historical setting, literary style, and purpose of each of the Old Testament books.
2. Students will be able to identify and explain issues of the authorship, recipients, historical context, literary style, major themes and theological development of each book of the New Testament.

For Religion Majors:

1. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for effective inductive Bible study.
2. Students will be able to analyze a given biblical passage using the proper methodology of grammatical analysis.
3. Students will be able to formulate an exegetical outline which will describe exactly the content of a given biblical passage.
4. Students will be able to use the tools and methods of inductive Bible study to write their own original exegetical commentary on a given passage of Scripture.
5. Students will be able to summarize the purpose, structure and meaning of selected books of the Bible, explaining each book’s significance by comparing/contrasting it with other biblical literature.
6. Students will be able to identify and explain the central themes of the Bible: creation, nature of God, sin, condemnation, covenant, salvation, Israel, Church, Holy Spirit, and Great Commission.
7. Students will demonstrate a basic familiarity with the historical and cultural background of the Old and New Testament eras.

Programs of Study
Philosophy and Religion Major (B.A.) – Biblical Studies Specialization – 42 hours
Philosophy and Religion: Biblical Studies Degree Completion Plan
 

BIBL 350 Inductive Bible Study

BIBL 410 Genesis

BIBL 424 Acts

BIBL 425 Romans

BIBL (NT)

BIBL (OT)

BIBL Elective

CHHI 301 History of the Christian Church I

CHHI 302 History of the Christian Church II

*PLED 421 Homiletics I

*PLED 422 Homiletics II

PHIL 440 Philosophy of Religion

THEO 250 Fundamental Theological Issues

*Alternates are available for women
 

BS in RELIGION: BIBLICAL STUDIES SPECIALIZATION

Programs of Study
Religion Major (B.S.) – Biblical Studies Specialization – 36 hours
Religion: Biblical Studies Degree Completion Plan