Studying biblical and theological studies, students receive training in both biblical and theological studies by taking courses in biblical studies, systematic and historical theology, hermeneutics, and ethics.
Requirements for Biblical and Theological Studies Major
Requirements are 32 hours beyond the general education requirement in Biblical and Theological Studies.
General Education Courses: 12 hours
| Shared Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| BITH 211 - Old Testament | 4 |
| BITH 213 - New Testament | 4 |
| BITH 374 - Systemic Theology | 4 |
Major Courses: 32 hours
There are no concentrations; only 16 hours of shared-core classes and the other 16 hours may be chosen by the student.
| Shared Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| BITH 325 – Biblical Interpretation & Hermeneutics | 4 |
| BITH 372 – Historical Theology | 4 |
| BITH 375 – Christian Ethics | 4 |
| BITH 431/452 – OT/NT Criticism | 2 |
| BITH 494 – Senior Capstone | 2 |
| Total | 16 |
| Elective Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Select one Biblical Textual Studies Course | 2 or 4 |
| Select one Theology Course | 2 or 4 |
| Select one Archaeology or Religion Course | 2 or 4 |
| Additional Electives | 4 to 10 |
| Total | 16 |
Honors Program
A departmental honors program for majors requires four hours of honors course work within the 32-hour major, plus an additional four hours of honors thesis.
Requirements for Biblical and Theological Studies Minor
The minor is 28 hours which includes the following:
General Education Courses: 12 hours
| Shared Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Biblical and Theological Studies (BITH 211 or 221, 213, 315 or equivalent) |
12 |
Minor Courses: 16 hours from upper division study
| Shared Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies at 300 or 400 level | 4 |
| Theological Studies at 300 or 400 level | 4 |
| Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, Archaeology, or Religion at the 300 or 400 level | 8 |
