How can you reach a culture that is losing its 
moral footing? One way is to get equipped! Maranatha’s Biblical Studies degree provides the theological and practical foundation you need to teach, preach, and model biblical, life-transforming truth.
Perhaps God is calling you to shepherd a church, teach Bible in a college or seminary, lead Bible studies in the workplace, or plant churches in foreign lands. In the Biblical Studies program, you will gain a solid grounding for local church ministry no matter what your profession. Students in this undergraduate major are well prepared to study and apply God’s Word effectively as well as to continue their education at seminary.
Suggested Schedule
This is the suggested class list for Biblical Studies. You may also look over the details for our Church Ministries major and Pastoral Studies major.
Year 1
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Life 1 | 1 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| Old Testament Survey | 2 | Bible and Church Minstries Elective | 2 |
| English Composition 1 | 3 | Liberal Art Courses | 2 |
| The Modern World | 3 | English Composition 2 | 3 |
| Music Appreciation | 2 | Math or Science Elective | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 2 | Minor | 3 |
| Math or Science Elective | 3 |
Year 2
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Life 2 | 1 | Bible Elective | 2 |
| Baptist Heritage | 3 | Bible and Church Minstries Elective | 3 |
| Bible Elective | 2 | Biblical Greek or Foreign Language | 3 |
| Biblical Greek or Foreign Language | 3 | Principles of Bible Study | 2 |
| Bible and Church Minstries Elective | 3 | Liberal Art Courses | 3 |
| Liberal Art Courses | 3 | Minor | 3 |
| Minor | 3 |
Year 3
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bible Doctrine 1 | 3 | Bible Doctrine 2 | 3 |
| Christian Life 3 | 1 | Bible and Church Minstries Elective | 3 |
| Bible and Church Minstries Elective | 3 | Biblical Greek or Foreign Language | 3 |
| Biblical Greek or Foreign Language | 3 | Liberal Art Courses | 3 |
| Liberal Art Courses | 3 | Minor | 3 |
| Introduction to Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Minor | 3 |
Year 4
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bible Elective | 2 | Bible and Church Minstries Elective | 3 |
| Bible and Church Minstries Elective | 3 | Liberal Art Courses | 3 |
| Liberal Art Courses | 3 | Apologetics | 2 |
| American Studies Elective | 3 | Literature Elective | 3 |
| Ethics | 2 | Open Elective | 3 |
| Minor | 3 |
Career Options
- Pastor
- Missionary
- Evangelist
- Military Chaplain
- Camp Administrator or Staff
- Professor/Teacher
Alumni
Troy Budreau, (07) and his wife Cherie established Faith Baptist Church of Northern Macomb County in Michigan in the fall of 2008. The church experienced significant growth during its first two years despite meeting in a rented elementary school gymnasium. Faith Baptist purchased an existing church building in the summer of 2010. “The people are growing and, as a result, so is the church family,” Budreau said. “My wife and I simply have front-row seats to this marvelous outpouring of Christ in the lives of lost people. This truly is the work of God!”
Sermons
Listen to or download any Maranatha chapel sermon here.