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Biblical and Religious Studies - Biblical Studies Emphasis

The biblical studies emphasis offers students an in-depth look at the Bible, including methods for its interpretation.

Distinctive Features

Courses for this emphasis focus on the classical greek language and texts, Biblical literature, and the church as it does (and could) exist today.

Biblical and Religious Studies - Biblical Literature Emphasis

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.

Distinctive Features

Courses for this emphasis discuss the life and teachings of Paul, biblical interpretation throughout various historical periods and biblical narrative.

Biblical and Religious Studies

FPU is committed to a biblical record as a primary source of direction for both personal and corporate Christian life. Students enrolled in the biblical and religious studies major are exposed to a wide range of courses in the Bible, theology and church history.

Distinctive Features

Building directly upon foundations established in the "Stories of Peoples and Cultures" sequence of general education courses, this major offers three traditional emphases:

Biblical and Religious Studies - Religious Studies Emphasis

The religious studies emphasis examines various aspects of religion in general and teaches students how to approach discussions of contemporary topics.

Biblical and Religious Studies - Theology and Ethics Emphasis

Theology encompasses a system of religious beliefs and teachings, often outlining a set of ethical standards that must be upheld. The theology and ethics emphasis explores these systems throughout the world, and throught various periods in history, in order to better understand current beliefs.

Distinctive Features

This emphasis builds on the biblical foundations of the major, discussing a wide range of topics from Latin American religious thought to Mennonite history.

Biblical and Religious Studies Minor

Biblical and religious studies at Fresno Pacific reinforce the traditions that the university was founded on, while exploring the beliefs and traditions of cultures throughout the world. Students learn how to apply biblical teachings in ministry, in work and in other daily activities.

Distinctive Features

This minor exposes students to a wide range of topics in Bible, theology and church history.

Spanish Language and Culture

The Spanish language, though in various dialects, is spoken across the country and throughout the world. Thus, a deep understanding of this language and the cultures from which it originates is a vital part of a global perspective, and is of value in a wide range of professions.

Distinctive Features

While many Spanish programs focus solely on the language, the Spanish language and culture major at FPU offers a choice of focus through two emphases:

Spanish Language and Culture - Latin American Cultures

Latin America consists of many individual countries, each with a unique history, and each with a uniqe culture. The Latin American cultures emphasis exposes students to some of these cultures, exploring their differences from each other, and from American ways of life.

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