Religion, Bible Concentration (BA)

Specified Core Curriculum

Students earning a bachelor’s degree must complete all Core Curriculum requirements. The following specific core curriculum course(s) is required.

• BIBL 1053 Old Testament 3 credits
• BIBL 1063 New Testament 3 credits
• PSYC 2003 General Psychology 3 credits

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• RELG 3383 Theology for Ministry I 3 credits and
• RELG 3393 Theology for Ministry II 3 credits

Major Courses

• BIBL 2373 Bible Study for Ministry 3 credits
• BIBL 4893 Survey of Biblical Study 3 credits
• NTGK 2403 New Testament Greek for Ministry I 3 credits
• NTGK 2413 New Testament Greek for Ministry II 3 credits
• RELG 3503 Apologetics 3 credits
• RELG 4203 The Ministry of Preaching 3 credits
• RELG 3753 History of Christianity 3 credits
• Choose any BIBL course (not previously taken) 3 credits
• Choose two (2) Old Testament and two (2) New Testament upper-level (3000-4000)  12 credits

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  Choose one of the following:

• RELG 2901 Personal Bible Study 1 credit
• RELG 2921 Christian Devotional Classics 1 credit
• RELG 2931 Theology and Practice of Prayer 1 credit

Electives

In addition to core curriculum (40-44 credit hours) and major course requirements, students must complete elective coursework appropriate to their degree. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for most bachelor’s degrees, including elective coursework. Students are strongly encouraged to work with their advisor to identify courses that complement their program area. 

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