Biblical Studies

Read the Bible like Jesus as you take an active approach to learning ancient Hebrew and Greek languages in which Scripture was written. Both Old and New Testaments are examined, and methods of interpreting the text today are explored in both required and optional courses.

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.

Transferring to Fresno Pacific

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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)

Two semesters of one biblical language. Select from the following

Electives

Select 6 units minimum

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
HIST 120	Ancient Civilizations	4
COM 110	Written Communication	3
MATH 120	Principles of Mathematics	4
CP 152	First-Year Seminar	1
	Physical Education	1
	Total units	15

Spring

Code	Title	Units
	Humanities GE 1	3
COM 120	Oral Communication	3
BIB 441	Biblical Interpretation: to 18th Century	3
	Science (Lab)	4
	Social Science GE 1	3
CP 152	First-Year Seminar	1
	Total units	17

Summer

Code	Title	Units
HIST 130	Medieval and Early Modern Civilizations	4
KIN 120	Concepts of Wellness	3
	Elective	3
	Total units	10

Year 2

Fall

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

Summer

Code	Title	Units
HIST 140	Modern Civilizations	4
	Social Science GE 2	3
BLIT 310-349	NT Biblical Literature	3
	Total units	10

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