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Biblical and Theological Studies Requirement Thirty credits of biblical and theological studies must be included in the program of each traditional student (degree completion students have a different requirement, see below). Each student must take at least one course each semester until the requirement has been fulfilled. The following are required:
BBST Integrative course (specified by program) BBST Integrative course (specified by program)
3 3
Total Credits
30
Arts and Sciences Requirement The students must make degree specific selections from the following courses in the arts and sciences. First Year Seminar 1 1 Behavioral Science 3 Communication 3 English 6 Fine Arts 3 Foreign Language 0-8 History 3-6 Kinesiology & Health Science 2 Literature 3 Mathematics 3 Philosophy 3 Science 3 Total Credits 33-44 1 First Year Seminar is required of all first-time students with fewer than 12 transferable credits from a college (excluding AP, IB, dual credit, or CLEP). Core Curriculum (GE) Requirement Credits by Degree Type This is a general overview; some majors have exceptions to the Core Curriculum requirements. Students should refer to their major departments for more information.
Foundational Courses BBST 103
Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation Foundations of Christian Thought Old Testament History and Literature New Testament History and Literature
3
BBST 165 BBST 209 BBST 210
3 3 3 3 3 3
Intermediate Courses BBST 251
Theology I Theology II
BBST 354
Select only one of the following courses: BBST 306 Early Christian History - Acts BBST 316 Gospel of John BBST 326 Lukan Writings Elective Courses BBST 300/400 Upper-Division Bible Elective
3 3 3
BBST 365 BBST 465
Bible Theology and Integration
Integration Seminar 1
Total Credits
30
1 BBST 465 may be taken with different content for a maximum of 6 credits counted toward graduation. Students may count only a total of 30 credits of biblical and theological studies courses toward the required credits for a degree (Biblical and Theological Studies and Christian Ministries majors may count unlimited BBST credits toward those degrees). Challenge exams are available for BBST 209 and BBST 210 (see Biblical and Theological Studies section). Part-time students (less than 12 credits per semester) are required to include at least one biblical and theological studies (BBST) course within each 15 credits completed at Biola University unless the 30-credit requirement has been met. Part-time students seeking a degree from Biola University must complete the entire requirement as outlined above. Online Degree Program Biblical and Theological Studies Requirement Foundational/Intermediate Courses BBST 103 Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation 3 BBST 165 Foundations of Christian Thought 3 BBST 209 Old Testament History and Literature 3 BBST 210 New Testament History and Literature 3 BBST 260 Christian Theology 3 Integration Courses Up to five courses of integration may be used towards the Bible requirement. However, other specific BBST courses may
B.A.
B.S.
B.F.A.
B.M.
Bible
30
30
30
30
First Year Seminar Behavioral Science
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
Communication3
3 6
3 6
3 6
English (100/112 & 313)
6
Fine Arts 3
3
0 0
0 0
Foreign Language
4 to 8
0 to 4
History
6 2
3 2
3 2
6 2
Kinesiology & Health Science
Literature 3 Mathematics 3 Philosophy 3
3 3 3 3
3 3 3 3
0
* 2 or 3
3
Science
3
* 2 or 3
be required. See individual programs for details. BBST Integrative course (specified by program) BBST Integrative course (specified by program) BBST Integrative course (specified by program)
Total
70 to 74
63 to 67
60
59
3 3 3
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