Take an in-depth look at the Bible, including methods of interpretation, with the biblical studies emphasis.
Highlights
- Courses focus on the classical Greek language and texts, biblical literature and the church as it does (and could) exist today.
- Both the Old and New Testaments are examined, and optional courses explore the teachings of Paul and Anabaptist theology.
Career opportunities
Graduates with a biblical studies emphasis possess the knowledge necessary to pursue careers and advanced study in Christian ministries, church leadership and Christian education, but the knowledge developed can be beneficial in any position.
Course listing
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIB-304 | Paul and His Teaching | 3 |
| BIB-441 or BIB-442 | Biblical Interpretation: to 18th Century Biblical Interpretation: 19th-21st Centuries | 3 3 |
| BLIT-310-349 | OT Biblical Literature | 3 |
| BLIT-310-349 | NT Biblical Literature | 3 |
| BLIT-310-349 | Biblical Literature (OT or NT) | 3 |
Two semesters of one biblical language. select from the following:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIB-106 | Classical Greek I | 3 |
| BIB-107 | Classical Greek II | 3 |
| BIB-115 | Hebrew I | 4 |
| BIB-116 | Hebrew II | 4 |
Electives
Select two of the following:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| LIT-480 | Narrative | 3 |