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

Come and experience the FPU community and finish your degree with us! Visit our Transfer page to learn more about transferring or connect with a Transfer Specialist to ensure your transition to FPU is as smooth as possible.

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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)

Code	Title	Units
BIB 304	Paul and His Letters	3
BIB 442	Biblical Interpretation: 19th-21st Centuries	3

3 Units 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 338H, BLIT 338, 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

Two semesters of one biblical language. Select from the following

Code	Title	Units
GRK 107 and GRK 106 or HEB 116 and HEB 115	Classical Greek II and Classical Greek I or Beginning Biblical Hebrew II and Beginning Biblical Hebrew I	6 or 6

Electives

Select 6 units minimum

Code	Title	Units
BIB	any 300- or 400-level course with this prefix (except BIB-300, BIB-314, BIB-446, BIB-449, BIB-451, and BIB-453)
BLIT	any 300- or 400-level course with this prefix
GRK	any course with this prefix
HEB	any course with this prefix
MIN	any 300- or 400-level course with this prefix
REL	any 300- or 400-level course with this prefix
THEO	any 300- or 400-level course with this prefix
COM 368 HIST 368 or PHIL 330	Ancient and Medieval Rhetoric or Ancient and Medieval Rhetoric or Ancient and Medieval Rhetoric	3 or 3 or 3
ART 330	Art and Religion	3
HIST 325	History of Christianity	4
HIST 360	Greece: Drama and Paideia in the Polis	4
HIST 364	Classical Mythology	3
HIST 365	Rome: Politics, Pagans and Patristics	4
HIST 367	The Ancient Near East	3
LIT 460	Critical Approaches to Literature	3
COM 480	Narrative	3
PHIL 331	Ancient Philosophy	3
PHIL 333	Medieval Philosophy	3
COM 395	Text and Performance	3

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