Students pursuing a Bachelor degree must complete the 24-hour Biblical Studies Core:
Biblical Studies Core Objectives
After completing the Biblical Studies Core, students should be able to
- Comprehend a basic understanding of Bible knowledge and Christian doctrine, including an understanding of man’s origin, purpose, and destiny from a biblical perspective.
- Develop proficiency in biblical studies methodology in biblical interpretation, and in appropriate application to the issues of life.
- Recognize the Bible as the foundational resource for developing a personal set of values through the integration of biblical truth into life.
- Develop a close relationship with God through a greater knowledge and application of His written Word.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate the Gospel clearly and credibly.
- Know and value the heritage, history, and distinctiveness of the Fundamental Baptist movement.
- Be able to articulate a biblical worldview that will tie all fields of study to the Scriptures and to the God of the Scriptures.
Some majors have more specific Biblical Studies course requirements.
Requirements (18 Credits) | Credits |
|
|---|---|---|
| BIBI 107 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBI 108 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBC 110 | Christian Life 1: Personal Growth & Evangelism | 1 |
| BIBC 210 | Christian Life 2: Christian Worldview | 1 |
| BIBC 212 | Principles of Bible Study | 2 |
| BIBC 221 | Baptist Heritage | 3 |
| BIBC 310 | Christian Life 3: Leadership | 1 |
| BIBI 315 | Bible Doctrine 1 | 3 |
| BIBI 316 | Bible Doctrine 2 | 3 |
| Bible Electives (6 Credits) | ||
| Bible Content Electives (4-6 Credits) | ||
| BIBI 210 | The World of the New Testament | 2 |
| BIBI 212 | Life of Christ | 2 |
| BIBI 215 | Hebrew History | 2 |
| BIBI 223 | Joshua & Judges | 2 |
| BIBI 225 | Ezra & Nehemiah | 2 |
| BIBI 230 | Proverbs | 2 |
| BIBI 245 | Jeremiah & Ezekiel | 2 |
| BIBI 285 | Gospel of John | 2 |
| BIBI 290 | Johannine Epistles | 2 |
| BIBI 292 | Daniel & Revelation | 2 |
| BIBI 293 | Romans | 2 |
| BIBI 294 | Mattew | 2 |
| BIBI 328 | Job | 2 |
| BIBI 335 | Psalms & Counseling | 2 |
| BIBI 340 | Luke | 2 |
| BIBI 350 | Acts | 2 |
| BIBI 360 | 1 and 2 Corinthians | 2 |
| BIBI 370 | Galatians | 2 |
| BIBI 380 | Hebrews | 2 |
| BIBI 383 | James & 1 Peter | 2 |
| BIBI 395 | Pauline Epistles | 2 |
| Bible Application Electives (0-2 Credits) | ||
| BIBC 220 | Evangelism Practicum | 2 |
| BIBC 232 | Modern Creationary Thought | 2 |
| BIBC 240 | Holy Land Studies | 2 |
| BICO 241 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 2 |
| BICO 242 | Counseling Problems and Procedures | 2 |
| BIEV 363 | History of Revival | 2 |
| BIPA 472 | Fundamentalism | 2 |
| CHMI 102 | Introduction to Missions | 2 |
| CHMI 226 | Comparative Religions | 2 |
| CHMS 231 | Phil. & Practice of Children's Ministry | 3 |
| CHMS 427 | The Christian Home | 2 |
