Bible & Theology

Bachelor of Science in Bible & Theology (Major/Minor)

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Bachelor of Arts in Bible & Theology (Major/Minor)

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Program Outcomes:

• The student will be prepared to be able to assess the spiritual maturity (of self and others) to influence spiritual growth.
• The student will be able to defend the biblical worldview through the application of sound research methods and the consistent literal grammatical-historical hermeneutic.
• The student will be able to develop a biblical philosophy and strategy for Christian ministry.
• The student will be able to present biblically accurate, culturally relevant, and personally applicable ministry communication (oral and written).
• The student will be able to discover the God-given spiritual gifts, abilities, and calling (of self and others) to lead effective Christian ministry.

Master of Arts in Bible & Theology

The Master of Arts in Bible and Theology is designed as a one-year onsite or online graduate degree preparing students with a general understanding of Bible, theology, and graduate level learning tools. The program is constructed to provide grounding for life and service, and the foundations needed for continued learning – both formal and informal.

Objectives:

• The student uses a consistent, dispensational approach when interpreting the Scriptures and applying them to his own life and the lives of others.
• The student possesses a store of biblical and theological facts as a foundation for personal development, teaching, and further study.
• The student acquires the tools necessary for personal Bible study and has practiced the skill of exegesis and exposition.

Doctorate of Philosophy in Bible & Theology

The mission of the Ph.D in Bible and Theology program is to produce outstanding exegetes and theologians who are able to contribute to and articulate scholarship in Biblical worldview, and who can serve both the academy and the church as researchers in the field of Biblical and theological studies, promulgating their findings through publication, education and leadership.

Objectives:

The Ph.D in Bible and Theology program will enable students to:

• Analyze the Biblical text in its original language(s).
• Synthesize the content and theology of each of the books of the Bible.
• Critically evaluate scholarly opinion.
• Engage and assess diverse theological perspectives in relation to the Biblical worldview.
• Advance Biblical and theological research and education.

Ministry Studies (Bible & Theology Track)

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