Bible / Theology
Objectives
Bible
The four-year baccalaureate program requires a minimum of 30 hours of direct Bible study. The student, after satisfactorily completing the requirements for the baccalaureate degree, should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the personhood of Jesus Christ as a means of salvation throughout all biblical literature.
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of Bible content in required survey classes.
- Demonstrate an intensive knowledge of Scripture content in all required electives.
- Understand and articulate the various genres of literature within the Bible.
- Interpret and understand the development of the early church’s perspective on the life of Christ.
Theology
- Define and defend his or her faith from a conservative, evangelical viewpoint.
- Demonstrate an intensive knowledge of hermeneutical principles by using proper methodology in biblical interpretation.
- Recognize and evaluate in the light of biblical revelation, the major schools of thought in historical and contemporary theology.
- State and defend a worldview that is consistent with biblical revelation and stated in theological terms.
- Defend the position of biblical inerrancy.
- Articulate the major tenets of various theological systems.
Career and Other Education Opportunities:
Graduates of the Associate of Arts in Religious Studies may pursue various paths, including:
- Advanced Degrees: Preparation for a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies or other related fields, which may lead to further study in theology, ministry, or religious leadership.
- Religious Leadership: Entry-level positions in pastoral roles, church ministry, or support roles in para-church organizations.
- Education: Opportunities to assist in religious education at the community or church level, with potential to teach Bible and theology courses within non-degree programs.
- Non-Profit Sector: Support roles in faith-based organizations, community outreach programs, or missions work.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bible/Theology | ||
| BI 105 | Pentateuch | 3 |
| BI 111 | Life of Christ Bi 111 | 3 |
| BI 117 | Biblical Literature | 3 |
| TH 203 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| TH 213 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Bible/Theology Electives | ||
| Choose any 4 courses with BI or TH prefix | 12 | |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| General Studies | ||
| ATH 115 | Foundations for University Life and | 3 |
| E 101 | English Grammar | 3 |
| E 102 | English Composition II 1 | 3 |
| MATH 117 | Basic Concepts of Mathematics | 3 |
| SS 112 | Interpersonal Cross-Cultural | 3 |
| SC 260 | Basic Computers/Word Processing | 3 |
| SC 366 | Principles of Science | 3 |
| Subtotal | 21 | |
| General Electives | ||
| Any two courses from any category | 18 | |
| Subtotal | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 66 | |
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Prereq.: E 101 English Grammar
Bible/Theology Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BI 103 | Synoptic Gospels Bi 103 | 3 |
| BI 104 | Biblical Introduction Bi 104 | 3 |
| BI 109 | John and Acts | 3 |
| BI 207 | Corinthians & Thessalonians | 3 |
| BI 208 | Romans and Galatians | 3 |
| BI 211 | Ministry of Paul Bi 211 | 3 |
| BI 230 | Bible Study Methodology | 3 |
| BI 240 | Biblical Typology | 3 |
| BI 320 | Old Testament Prophetic Books | 3 |
| BI 326 | Wisdom Literature | 3 |
| BI 412 | Isaiah and Jeremiah | 3 |
| BI 431 | Early Hebrew History | 3 |
| BI 439 | Prison Epistles | 3 |
| BI 438 | Pastoral Epistles Bi 438 | 3 |
| TH 231 | Holy Spirit in the New Testament | 3 |
| TH 308 | Gifts of the Spirit | 3 |
| TH 344 | Historical Theology | 3 |