Bible & Theology
These programs facilitate academic study of the Christian Scriptures at a variety of levels.
The Certificate in Biblical Studies is an introductory program centered around studying the content and context of the Bible. Students will take both survey and book-study courses to deepen their understanding of Scripture. This program is ideal for students who want to study the Bible, but who do not necessarily want to pursue a full degree. Courses in this program automatically apply should students wish to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies at a later time.
The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (B.A.B.S.) is a major associated with our Bachelor of Arts degree. Students will take a variety of Bible/Theology, General Education, and Open Elective courses in this 121 credit-hour program. Traditionally, this program takes four years to complete. Students will study the Christian Scriptures, Hermeneutics, and Biblical Greek during this program.
The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies Program (M.A.B.S.) is a Bible-research based graduate degree designed to prepare emerging leaders for preaching, teaching, Bible-based ministry, and further graduate studies in the fields of Bible and theology. Students in this program learn fundamentals of biblical Greek and Hebrew as well as advanced skills in biblical research and writing. Plus, students learn from accomplished faculty with years of ministry experience.
The M.A.B.S. is for anyone who desires graduate level training designed to dig deeper into God’s word. In this program you’ll learn how to apply advanced hermeneutics to a variety of contexts. You’ll explore every book of the Bible, biblical languages, biblical leadership, and put it all together in a graduate thesis (written project).
Frequently Asked Questions
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What can I “do” with a Biblical Studies degree?
This degree is ideal for any number of people interested in studying the Bible in an academic context. Our Certificate in Biblical Studies is ideal for those who want to get right to studying the Bible, but don’t want to take general education courses. Our Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies is the traditional undergraduate degree for students who want to study and apply the Bible. Our graduate degrees in Biblical Studies is ideal for those in Pastoral Ministry who preach or teach, those interested in a career in Biblical Studies or Theology, or those who already have a Bachelor’s Degree and want to know more about the Bible.
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Does this degree require you to take a Biblical language course?
It depends entirely upon your degree level. Certificate in Biblical Studies students are not eligible to take any biblical language courses, whereas some higher degree levels require Greek, Hebrew, or both.
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I just want to know more about the Bible. Is this degree program right for me?
If your main interest is learning more about the content and context of Scripture, then one of our Biblical Studies degrees would be perfect for you! The Certificate in Biblical Studies is designed for undergraduate students seeking to know more about the content of Scripture, while our Graduate Certificate and Master of Arts degrees in Biblical Studies are designed for those who already have a Bachelor’s Degree and want to study at a deeper level.
