Program Overview
Biblical Studies
Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies provides students with a strong gospel worldview for viewing all of life through the lens of the biblical redemption storyline. Students develop skills that enable them to understand the core linguistic, literary, historical, and cultural contexts of the Bible.
Program Details
- Duration: 15 Week Semesters
- Location: Rocklin Campus
- Units: 45 Units
About the Program
The BA in Biblical Studies benefits students enormously because it is a clear, unmistakable flagship scholarly biblical degree. This degree provides strong curriculum for students seeking to be thought-leaders in church and society. The degree may be taken by those planning a teaching career in Christian schools, colleges, and universities; students preparing for pastoral and teaching ministries in the church; or those already in the pastorate. Graduates with this degree will be on track for careers in academic scholarship, as theologians and thought-leaders within the church, and as Christian writers. Also, Christian grade school teachers of the Bible would find this an excellent complement to the teacher education program. Other possible vocational uses of the major include intercultural studies professionals, Christian missionaries, those interested in language study and Bible translation, and Christian church leaders desiring a thorough Gospel worldview.
Accreditation
This program is approved by the Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools.
Learning Outcomes
- Exegete scripture in the light of its historical, cultural, and literary context and its original languages
- Demonstrate relevant and diverse research in conversation with diverse perspectives
- Employ oral and written communication skills that exhibit strong thought and leadership
- Identify intertextual links and trace key theological themes within the metanarrative of scripture
- Integrate and apply their biblical studies with their own spiritual formation and contemporary issues
Major Courses
Biblical Studies Major: 45 units
- Biblical Studies Core: 30 Units
- Biblical World: Hebrew Bible (BIBL211)
- Biblical World: New Testament (BIBL212)
- Bible and Spiritual Formation (BIBL480)
- Hermeneutics (BIBL349)
- Biblical Studies Capstone (BIBL498)
- Theology of the Hebrew Bible (THEO340)
- Theology of the New Testament (THEO360)
- Biblical Studies Elective (upper division BIBL, OT, NT, THEO, or PHIL elective)
- Choose One Language Sequence
- Biblical Greek 1 (BLG310A) and Biblical Greek II (BLG310B)
- Biblical Hebrew I (BLG311A) and Biblical Hebrew II (BLG311B)
Biblical Studies Concentrations: 15 units
- General Concentration:
- Students may select five classes from the lists below or any other Biblical Studies elective (15 units, 6 units must be upper division)
- Pastoral Ministry Concentration: 15 units
- Choose Five:
- Expository Preaching (BIBL350)
- Women in Scripture (BIBL451)
- Self-Leadership (LDRS210)
- Leadership Others (LDRS320)
- Mentorship (LDRS475)
- New Models of Church (PMIN411)
- Pastoral Care and Counseling (PMIN423)
- Youth Ministry Skills (YMIN175)
- Youth Culture, Trends, and Issues (YMIN283)
- Choose Five:
- Theology Concentration: 15 units
- Historical Theology (THEO301)
- Comparative Theology (THEO325)
- Practical Theology (THEO425)
- Contemporary Theology (THEO452)
- Theology of Philosophy Elective (Upper Division)
- Global Leadership: 15 units
- Choose Five:
- Leading with a Mission (ICS 103)
- Nonprofit Leadership (LDRS 360)
- Intercultural Communication (ICS 310)
- World Religions (ICS 320)
- Leadership and Justice (LDRS 303)
- Orphans & Vulnerable Children (ICS 215)
- Poverty and Development (ICS 300)
- New Models of Church (PMIN 411)
- Choose Five:
Faculty
- Elizabeth H. P. Backfish, Ph.D.
- Program Director
- Associate Professor – School of Theology & Leadership
- Mark Moore, Ph.D.
- Associate Professor – School of Theology & Leadership
- Matthew Godshall, Ph.D.
- Associate Dean – School of Theology & Leadership
- Max Botner, Ph.D.
- Associate Professor – School of Theology & Leadership