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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.
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.
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:
The religious studies emphasis examines various aspects of religion in general and teaches students how to approach discussions of contemporary topics.
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 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.
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:
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.
Spanish is one of the most recognizable languages spoken today-nationally and across the globe. While there are dozens of varying dialects, a basic understanding of the language is invaluable.
Distinctive Features
This emphasis requires at least one semester abroad, providing an intense, interactive environment for studying the Spanish language.
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