Bachelors of Arts in Biblical Studies

Jan 23

Building upon the Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies Degree, the purpose of the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies Degree is to equip Spirit-anointed students with a thorough balance of biblical and general education for ministry and for graduate degree programs of their choice.

Upon completion of this degree program, the student should be able to:

Employ a biblical worldview based on a balance of Bible, theology, and general education;
Choose from a range of career or educational choices for which the degree will be fundamental;
Fill supportive or leadership roles in a variety of ministry settings;
Demonstrate an advanced knowledge and appreciation of the Bible as outlined in the objectives of the Biblical Studies Department; and
Demonstrate an advanced knowledge and appreciation of general education as outlined in the objectives for the General Education Department.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies Degree must complete the Associate of Arts Degree program and then go on to fulfill the required courses listed below.

Year 1 – Fall Semester

BS1214 Bible Doctrines – 2 Hours
ENG1003 Academic Writing – 3 Hours
GEN1110 JSBC Student Success * – 2 Hours
BS1214 Bible Doctrines – 3 Hours
HST1601/2 American History – 3 Hours
NT1244 Romans Part I – 3 Hours
OT1010 Old Testament Survey – 3 Hours

TOTAL: 16 Hours

Year 1 – Spring Semester

ENG1004 Academic Writing II – 3 Hours
GEN1604 American Government – 3 Hours
NT1010 New Testament Survey – 3 Hours
NT1123 Life of Christ – 3 Hours
NT1333 Romans Part II – 3 Hours

TOTAL: 15 Hours

Year 2 – Fall Semester

MAT2100 Personal Finance – 2 Hours
NT2132 Galatians – 3 Hours
OT2013 Pentateuch – 3 Hours
PM2104 Intro to Christian Ministry – 3 Hours
TH2133 Pentecostal Distinctives – 3 Hours

TOTAL: 14 Hours

Year 2 – Spring Semester

BS2020 Hermeneutics – 3 Hours
NT2123 Acts – 3 Hours
NT2123 Anatomy & Physiology – 3 Hours
SOC2002 Marriage & Family – 3 Hours
TH2313 Holy Spirit – 3 Hours
TOTAL: 16 Hours

60 Hours Total Hours
* = Pre/Co-Requisite for ALL courses

Year 3 – Fall Semester

EL3101 Elective – 3 Hours
HST3203 Church History I – 3 Hours
NT3103 I Corinthians – 3 Hours
NT3773 Johannine Literature – 3 Hours
TH3104 Systematic Theology I – 3 Hours
TOTAL: 15 Hours

Year 3 – Spring Semester

EL3201 Elective* – 3 Hours
EL3202 Elective* – 3 Hours
HST3304 Church History II – 3 Hours
NT3423 Prison Epistles – 3 Hours
TH3204 Systematic Theology II – 3 Hours