biblical studies
bachelor of arts
points of distinction:
- the biblical studies program helps students see that the world needs more people who love the people god loves, and who love them enough to interpret, to teach, to apply, and to model god’s word in our lives.
- a graduate will have a great understanding of the overall message of scripture as well as the skills to do an in-depth study.
- Students take at least 5 semesters of New Testament Greek, & several classes on bible Exegesis and theology.
- every biblical studies major will conduct a semester practicum where they apply their biblical studies skills to a ministry situation.
possible careers:
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pastor
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archeologist
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theologian
- bible translator
- librarian
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teacher/professor
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chaplain
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writer/editor
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counselor
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missionary
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evangelist
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director of a christian nonprofit organization
in addition, the greek portion of this program can also be taken as a dual minor in conjunction with another christian ministry dual minor. for additional information about the biblical studies degree program, see the catalog.
begin the journey
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our students know how to take the bible apart and put it back together so that they can understand it, interpret it, and apply it to the world today. but more importantly, our students know that it is god’s word that takes their hearts apart and puts them back together.
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v. russell, professor of greek and new testament
program breakdown
all 4- and 2-year degrees at boise bible college are built around three components: general education, bible major, ministry program.
it is necessary to fulfill all requirements in each of these components to complete the degree. each component, and each course, plays a role in your overall development as a person of influence
general studies (1 credit)
- bible college navigator
language and communication (18 credits)
- public speaking
- English Grammar & Composition
- Research & Writing
- greek 1-3
philosophy (8 credits)
- christian ethics
- christian apologetics
- introduction to philosophy, logic, or worldviews
history (6 credits)
- survey of church history
- church history (choose one of three sections)
math/science (choose 3 credits)
- personal finances
- theory of intelligent design
social science (choose 3 credits*)
- cultural anthropology
- general psychology
- sociology
open electives
- may include any course offered 1
bible (31 credits)
- journey through the bible
- new testament introduction
- old testament introduction
- acts of the apostles
- life of christ (choose two of three sections)
- 1, 2 Timothy & Titus
- history of israel
- greek exegesis 1-2
- romans
theology (13 credits)
- survey of bible doctrine
- biblical interpretation and resources
- origin and nature of the bible
- historical theology
- advanced bible doctrine
bible or theology electives (3 credits)
christian ministries core (24 credits)
- christian life
- intro to vocational ministries
- sophomore seminar
- Evangelism & Discipleship
- Organization & Administration
- communicating biblical truth or introduction to preaching (men)
- foundations for spiritual growth
- women in ministry (women) or life in ministry
- christian leadership
- senior capstone
- contextual ministry
biblical studies core (4 credits)
- greek exegesis
- Origin & Nature of the bible
guided electives (5 credits)
- adult ministry
- small group ministry
- advanced teaching
- hermeneutics of preaching
- curriculum development
- Skills & Strategies for Shepherding
biblical studies electives (7 credits)
- old testament electives
- bible (ot or nt) or theology electives
practicum (4 credits)
- bible practicum
- bachelors thesis
boise bible college offers a number of dual minor programs. the dual minor program allows students to choose two ministry fields versus one.
greek core (5 credits)
- origin and nature of the bible
- bible practicum
- greek exegesis 3
guided electives (3 credits)
with guidance from your academic advisor and department head, choose 3 credits from new testament elective courses that fit your career goals and personal preferences.
thesis (2 credits)
- bachelors thesis