Biblical Studies Minor

The Biblical Studies minor aims to provide students with deeper understanding of the Bible and its interpretation. Students will develop greater familiarity with the contents of the Bible and the world in which the writings that form the Bible were composed. They will develop familiarity with methods of exegesis (interpretation) and hermeneutics (application) and will grow in understanding of how the ancient scriptures inform theology and Christian living today. Vocational Applications: The Biblical Studies minor can be a foundation for graduate and professional training leading to careers in pastoral ministry, Christian education, missionary service, campus ministry, institutional chaplaincy, parachurch ministry and teaching.

REQUIRED COURSES

Complete five of the following courses:

  • - History Of Christianity (3 s.h.)
  • - New Testament Greek I (3 s.h.)
  • - New Testament Greek II (3 s.h.)
  • - Jesus & the Gospels (3 s.h.)
  • - Letters of Paul (3 s.h.)
  • - Hebrews to Revelation (3 s.h.)
  • - Old Testament Elective (3 s.h.)
  • - Genesis (3 s.h.)
  • - Exodus (3 s.h.)
  • - Psalms and Wisdom (3 s.h.)
  • - Minor Prophets (3 s.h.)
  • - New Testament Elective (3 s.h.)
  • - The Parables of Jesus (3 s.h.)
  • - Gospel of Matthew (3 s.h.)
  • - Acts of the Apostles (3 s.h.)
  • - 1 Corinthians (3 s.h.)
  • - 2 Corinthians (3 s.h.)
  • - Paul's Prison Letters (3 s.h.)
  • - Issues in Biblical Studies (3-4 s.h.)

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