The biblical literature emphasis of the biblical and religious studies major delves into the stories and teachings of the Bible, exploring both the Old and New Testaments. 

Courses for this emphasis discuss the life and teachings of Paul, biblical interpretation throughout various historical periods and biblical narrative. Elective courses allow students to choose from a variety of subjects that discuss personal interests and help meet future goals.

A solid understanding and knowledge of biblical literature provides a background for careers church leadership, missions and evangelism, as well as Christian education. Continued study is also available in seminary programs, philosophy, history and a variety of other subjects.

REQUIRED COURSES (21 UNITS)

• BLIT 310-349 OT Biblical Literature (3)
• BLIT 310-349 NT Biblical Literature (3)
• BLIT 310-349 Biblical Literature (OT or NT) (3)
• BIB 304 Paul and His Teaching (3)
• BIB 440 Biblical Interpretation: to 18 th Century (3)
• BIB 441 Biblical Interpretation: 19 th 21 st Centuries (3)
• LIT 395 Text and Performance (3)
• LIT 480 Narrative (3)

ELECTIVES (6 UNITS MINIMUM)

• MIN any course with this prefix
• REL any course with this prefix
• THEO any course with this prefix
• COM/ HIST 368 Ancient and Medieval Rhetoric (3)
• HIST 360 Greece: Drama and Paideia in the Polis (4)
• HIST 365 Rome: Politics, Pagans and Patristics (4)
• LIT 460 Critical Approaches to Literature (3)