Biblical Studies Degree | Theology Degree

Biblical Studies Major

Earn a bachelor's degree in Biblical studies

As a Biblical Studies major at 欧美视频, you will explore evangelical theology and discover how to interpret and study the Bible鈥檚 history, grammar, and context. You will have the opportunity to study the Biblical languages of Greek and Hebrew with highly qualified faculty, equipping you to teach and preach with a thorough understanding of God鈥檚 Holy Word. Since the Bible is our foundation for theology and practice, your studies will equip you to become a local church ministers, writer, professor, and much more.

The Biblical Studies degree is offered through 欧美视频's College of Arts and Sciences.

The 欧美视频 Advantage

Study Greek and/or Hebrew from highly qualified faculty. Hebrew language study is rare at the undergraduate level and provides a distinct advantage for 欧美视频 graduates pursuing further seminary or theology education.
Learn from experts in the field. All program faculty have doctorate degrees and many are published authors.
Excel in your studies and you will have the opportunity to join the theology honor society and tutor other students.

Faith Integration

The integration of Christian faith with academic discipline is essential to the Biblical Studies degree. Biblical interpretation is taught in an academic context through the perspective of an evangelical Christian worldview. As a Biblical Studies student you will receive superior academic instruction and quality ministry training, preparing you to be an effective servant leader in a global society.

Careers

Biblical Studies graduates are prepared for a variety of careers including:

Pastors in churches around the country
Teachers at the university level
Missionaries in the domestic and international mission fields
Writers of Christian living or devotional books or blogs

Graduate Schools

Graduate schools and seminaries or Biblical Studies students later attend include:

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
University of Aberdeen (Scotland)

"What I learned at 欧美视频 allowed me to come into seminary with what feels like a head start. Professors will do anything to help their students succeed, both in their current situations and the future. I have no doubt that the education at 欧美视频 is of such quality to well-prepare students for the future."

Josh Easter '14

M.Div. student at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Youth Minister at Walnut Street Baptist Church in Louisville, KY

Scholarships

As a Biblical Studies student, you will be eligible for the Church Related Vocation (CRV) scholarship which is currently valued at $2,000 per year. To maintain this scholarship, you must be enrolled in a ministry-related degree program, submit the necessary application and references, participate in 欧美视频's in-service training program and complete any other requirements.

Several privately funded scholarships are also available by application to students preparing for service in Christian ministry.

An award is given annually to the top Greek/Hebrew scholar.

Biblical Studies Four Year Plan

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