Biblical and Theological Studies, Ministry Studies Emphasis (BTSPS.BA)

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BTSPS.BA 21-22

General Education Requirements - Total Hours: 38-44

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Please Note: For School of Religion majors, the courses listed below in Developing Biblical Faith and Lifestyle for All School of Religion Majors (16 hours) will replace the courses listed in the Developing Biblical Faith and Lifestyle (12 hours) section for majors outside the School of Religion.

Developing Biblical Faith and Lifestyle for All School of Religion Majors: 16

These courses must be taken in sequence as listed below, with the exception of BIBL-101/BIBL-102, either of which may be taken first or second. THEO-251 and THEO-231 may be taken in the same semester. The first three courses listed below (BIBL-101, BIBL-102, and THEO-250) are similar to the first three courses in the general religion core but are geared specifically for School of Religion majors. The fourth course listed below (THEO-251) will be a continuation of THEO-250 and will further prepare students for focused study in the School of Religion majors. RELG-495 is the School of Religion Capstone class and should be taken in the final year before graduation, preferably in the last semester or the second to last semester.

Religion Core for School of Religion Majors (16)

BIBL 101 - Old Testament Survey Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 102 - New Testament Survey Credit Hours: 3
THEO 250 - Systematic Theology I Credit Hours: 3
THEO 251 - Systematic Theology II Credit Hours: 3
THEO 231 - Introduction to Christian Ethics Credit Hours: 3
RELG 495 - School of Religion Senior Capstone Credit Hours: 1

Christian Service (80 clock hours)

Each student will complete 80 clock hours of Christian Service. Transfer students will complete 10 clock hours of service per semester. Christian Service is not a course; the hours are earned by a combination of class, group, and individual service learning experiences.

Specialty Area

Biblical Studies - Credit Hours: 15

Choose two of the following Old Testament courses:
BIBL 301 - Deuteronomy Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 303 - Wisdom Literature Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 307 - Psalms and Song of Solomon Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 309 - Historical Books of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 311 - The Prophets Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 421 - Pentateuch Credit Hours: 3
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Choose two of the following New Testament courses:
BIBL 302 - Prison Epistles Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 312 - Synoptic Gospels Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 314 - Luke-Acts Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 316 - Johannine Literature Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 402 - Romans and Galatians Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 404 - I and II Corinthians Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 410 - Revelation Credit Hours: 3
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Choose one additional course from either the OT/NT courses above, or from the following:
BIBL 337 - Theology of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 338 - Theology of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 398 - Historical Geography and Archaeology of the Bible Credit Hours: 6
BIBL 401 - Intertestamental Period Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 470 - Biblical Book Studies Credit Hours: 3
BIBL 483 - Special Topics in Biblical Studies Credit Hours: 3

Subtotal Specialty Area Requirements: 42

Collateral Requirements

GREK 211 - Elementary New Testament Greek Credit Hours: 3
or HEBR-301: Elementary Biblical Hebrew
GREK 212 - Elementary New Testament Greek Credit Hours: 3
or HEBR-302: Elementary Biblical Hebrew
GREK 311 - Intermediate New Testament Greek Credit Hours: 3
or HEBR-311: Intermediate Hebrew I
GREK 312 - Intermediate New Testament Greek Credit Hours: 3
or HEBR-312: Intermediate Biblical Hebrew II

Subtotal Collateral Requirements: 12

Emphasis Requirements

THMS 339 - Spiritual Theology Credit Hours: 3
THMS 340 - Liturgical Theology Credit Hours: 3
CHMN 230 - Introduction to Preaching and Teaching Credit Hours: 3
PASM 461 - The Pastoral Ministry I Credit Hours: 3
or
PASM 462 - The Pastoral Ministry II Credit Hours: 3
or
PASM 464 - Pastoral Counseling Credit Hours: 3
or
PASM 390 - Internship Credit Hours: 3

Academic Catalog

Biblical and Theological Studies, Ministry Studies Emphasis (BTSPS.BA)

Degree Checklist

General Education Requirements - Total Hours: 38-44

Developing Biblical Faith and Lifestyle for All School of Religion Majors: 16

Religion Core for School of Religion Majors (16)

Christian Service (80 clock hours)

Specialty Area

Biblical Studies - Credit Hours: 15

Theological Studies - Credit Hours: 12

Historical Studies - Credit Hours: 9

Philosophical Studies - Credit Hours: 3

Religious Studies - Credit Hours: 3

Subtotal Specialty Area Requirements: 42

Collateral Requirements

Subtotal Collateral Requirements: 12

Emphasis Requirements

Subtotal Emphasis Requirements: 12

Electives - Total Hours: 0-3

Total Hours in Program: 120