Biblical Literature

Dive into the stories and teachings of the Bible, exploring both the Old and New Testaments. Courses discuss the life and teachings of Paul, biblical interpretation throughout various historical periods and biblical narrative. Electives allow you to choose from a variety of subjects that address personal interests and help meet future goals.

Career opportunities

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

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Course listing

Note: Emphasis courses are additional courses that are to be completed alongside the general education and parent program requirements as dictated by the Fresno Pacific University catalog. Please review the course requirements for baccalaureate programs and the general education summary in the Undergraduate Academic Catalog.

Emphasis Courses (18 Units, Assuming 3 Unit Crossover With General Education Blit Course)

3 Units of OT Biblical Literature. Select from the following

• BLIT 310, BLIT 311, BLIT 312, BLIT 315, BLIT 316, BLIT 317, BLIT 319, BLIT 320, BLIT 321, BLIT 322, BLIT 323, BLIT 324, BLIT 325, BLIT 326, BLIT 327, BLIT 360H, or BLIT 400

3 Units of NT Biblical Literature. Select from the following

• BLIT 313, BLIT 330, BLIT 331, BLIT 332, BLIT 333, BLIT 334, BLIT 335, BLIT 336, BLIT 337, BLIT 338, BLIT 338H, BLIT 339, BLIT 340, BLIT 341, BLIT 342, BLIT 343, BLIT 345, BLIT 346, BLIT 347, BLIT 348, BLIT 349, BLIT 365 or BLIT 400

3 Units of Any Biblical Literature. Select from the following

• BLIT 310, BLIT 311, BLIT 312, BLIT 313, BLIT 315, BLIT 316, BLIT 317, BLIT 319, BLIT 320, BLIT 321, BLIT 322, BLIT 323, BLIT 324, BLIT 325, BLIT 326, BLIT 327, BLIT 330, BLIT 331, BLIT 332, BLIT 333, BLIT 334, BLIT 335, BLIT 336,​ BLIT 337, BLIT 338, BLIT 338H, BLIT 339, BLIT 340, BLIT 341, BLIT 342, BLIT 343, BLIT 345, BLIT 346, BLIT 347, BLIT 348, BLIT 349, BLIT 360H, BLIT 365 or BLIT 400

Electives (6 units)

Select six units of the following

Note

Students may cross over no more than one focus series course with coursework in the major.

Three-Year Degree Option

This academic program is available as a three-year bachelor's degree or as a standard four-year bachelor’s degree. View more information about the three-year option.

Sample Curriculum Map

Below is a sample curriculum map for this program. This map serves as an example of how courses are set up to ensure completion of the degree in three years. The course listing is based on a sample year and follows a fall, spring and summer academic year. Some courses are only offered on odd or even years. An advisor will work with you to create a curriculum map that is unique to you.

Year 1

Fall

Code	Title	Units
BIB 100	Jesus and the Christian Community	3
	Science (Lab)	4
COM 110	Written Communication	3
MATH 120	Principles of Mathematics	4
CP 152	First-Year Seminary	0
	Foreign Language	1
	Total units	17

Spring

Code	Title	Units
	Humanities GE	1
COM 120	Oral Communication	3
BIB 441	Biblical Interpretation: to 18th Century	3
	Foreign Language 2	3
	Social Science GE 1	3
CP 152	First-Year Seminar	1
	PE	1
	Total units	17

Summer

Code	Title	Units
HIST 120	Ancient Civilizations	4
BLIT 310-349	NT Biblical Literature	3
	Social Science GE	3
	Total units	10

Year 2

Fall

Code	Title	Units
THEO 300	Introduction to Theology and Ethics	3
	Humanities GE	2
	Science	3
BIB 304	Paul and His Letters	3
BLIT 310-349	OT Biblical Literature	3
	Elective	3
	Total units	18

Spring

Code	Title	Units
BIB 442	Biblical Interpretation: 19th-21st Centuries	3
REL 460	Religions of the World	3
	Focus Series 1	3
	Emphasis Elective	3
	Elective	3
	Elective	3
	Total units	18

Summer

Code	Title	Units
HIST 140	Modern Civilizations	4
HIST 130	Medieval and Early Modern Civilizations	4
KIN 120	Concepts of Wellness	3
	Total units	11

Year 3

Fall

Code	Title	Units
BIB 428	Biblical Theology	3
	Focus Series 2	3
	Emphasis Elective	3
BLIT 310-349	OT or NT Biblical Literature	3
	Elective	3
	Elective	3
	Total units	18

Spring

Code	Title	Units
BIB 483	Projects in Biblical and Religious Studies	1-3
	Emphasis Elective	3
	Emphasis Elective	3
	Elective	3
	Elective	3
	Total units	13-15

 

Program director

Melanie Howard, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Program Director, Biblical & Theological Studies

Faculty

Greg A. Camp, Ph.D.

Associate Dean, School of HRSS

Laura Schmidt Roberts, Ph.D.

Professor, Biblical & Theological Studies

Brian Schultz, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Biblical & Theological Studies