The purpose of the BA in Biblical Studies Degree (BABS) is to equip men and women to form a Christ-like mind to influence the world for the Lord Jesus Christ through providing fundamental knowledge of the Old and New Testament, of Christian doctrines and history, of various practical areas of Christian ministries, and of methods for further biblical and theological studies. Career opportunities for Biblical Studies graduates are ample including most of the following Christian service categories: Pastor (usually after the completion of a M. Div. degree), Evangelist, Missionary, Minister of Youth, Minister of Children’s Program, Counselor, Church Administrator, and Bible Teacher for Christian Schools.
Upon completion of the BA in Biblical Studies, graduates will:
•Articulate the general content, outline, themes, and theology of the Old and New Testaments.
•Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the history, literature, and theology of the Old and New Testaments to be able to interpret biblical texts within their historical and literary contexts with appropriate application of principles of sound interpretations and applications of the Bible.
•Distinguish major historical and doctrinal movements of the church and evaluate their impact upon the development of the Christian church and doctrine today.
•Demonstrate their knowledge of the themes and principles of biblical redemptive history with foundational Reformed hermeneutical skills.
•Read the Bible either in Greek or Hebrew with the help of a dictionary.
•Show adequate knowledge of the issues, rationale, and biblical texts for the major doctrines of the Bible and systematize personal positions on additional theological issues in relation to doctrines, spiritual disciplines, ministry, and life in general.
•Show adequate proficiency in integrating biblical and theological truth into one’s own life situation, particularly in their field of calling.
•Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and proficiency in various Christian ministries.
The coursework in BA in Biblical Studies is intended for students to be well acquainted with biblical contents to have a grasp of the major doctrines of the Bible and to grow to get greater spiritual maturity.
The BA in Biblical Studies degree requires 120 semester units which consist of 30 units of general education including 3 units of Research & Critical Writing, 60 units of biblical/theological studies and ministerial courses, and 30 units of electives.
Besides required courses, any course the student takes will be considered an elective course. Students can choose classes from GE and Major Courses in order to fulfill their elective requirement. The flexibility of electives within this major will enable students to design a program in line with their ministry objectives as well as their personal interests.
Degree Requirements Overview
| Overview of the Requirements | |
| General Education Requirements | 30 units |
| Academic Writing | 3 units |
| English | 3 units |
| Oral Communication | 3 units |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 9 units |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 9 units |
| Natural Science/Math | 3 units |
| Major Core Requirements | 60 units |
| Bible & Biblical Languages | 6 units |
| Biblical Studies | 21 units |
| Christian Thoughts and Experience | 15 units |
| Christian Ministries | 18 units |
| Electives | 30 units |
| Moodle Tutorial (DE Only) | 0 unit |
| Total Credit Requirements | 120 Units |
