Choose 12 units from either Greek or Hebrew: BLGR 101 Elementary Greek Grammar I
Courses (BBST)
Units: 3
Elementary Greek Grammar II
Biblical Interpretation & Spiritual Formation 3 Equipping to interpret and apply the Bible in accurate and dynamic ways for spiritual transformation and character formation. Notes: Must be completed during the first year. 3 Introduction to theology with special emphasis on learning to do theology, understand the doctrine of Scripture, introduce the integration of various fields of knowledge with the Bible, Foundations of Christian Thought and see the importance and development of a Christian worldview. Notes: Must be completed during the first year. Old Testament History & Literature 3 An overview of the Old Testament with emphasis on the purpose of the writers; history and culture; literary genre, structure, and themes; persons and events, and practical application for Christian living. When Offered: Fall and spring semesters only. 3 An overview of the New Testament with emphasis on the purpose of the writers; historical and cultural background; literary genre, structure, and themes; persons involved; and practical application for Christian living. New Testament History & Literature Old Testament Survey 4 An overview of the Old Testament focusing on book outlines, key themes, persons and events in biblical history, and personal application. Notes: BOLD students only. 1–3 For those needing units to complete their Bible requirement. Reading with written reports on biblical and/or theological subjects. Prerequisite: consent of undergraduate Biblical & Theological Studies chair. Notes: BOLD students only or by permission. Guided Study
Units: 3
BLGR 102
BBST 103
Intermediate Greek Grammar & Exegesis Intermediate Greek Grammar & Exegesis
Units: 3
BLGR 201
91
Units: 3
BLGR 202
Elementary Hebrew Grammar Elementary Hebrew Grammar Intermediate Hebrew Grammar Intermediate Hebrew Grammar
Units: 3
BLHE 101
Units: 3
BLHE 102
BBST 105
Units: 3
BLHE 201
Units: 3
BLHE 202
Additional Requirements In addition to the major requirement, students are encouraged to select a specialization of 12–14 units outside the department and sufficient electives to complete the minimum of 131 units for the degree. General Bible Requirements All students must complete 30 units of Biblical & Theological Studies including:
BBST 109
BBST 110
Two Bible electives BBST 103
Biblical Interpretation & Spiritual Formation Foundations of Christian Thought Old Testament History & Literature New Testament History & Literature
Units: 3
Units: 3
BBST 105
BBST 150
Units: 3
BBST 109
Units: 3
BBST 110
Theology I Theology II
Units: 3
BBST 251
Units: 3
BBST 254
BBST 220
Early Christian History–Acts
Units: 3
BBST 306
Integration Seminar
Units: 3
BBST 465
Residency Requirement Biola has a residency requirement for biblical studies. Of the 30 units of Bible required of all students, 15 units must be taken at Biola. Students may petition the Registrar’s Office for an exception to this rule. Transfer credit, credit for prior learning or credit by examination may not be used to fulfill the minimum residency requirement. Majors other than Biblical & Theological Studies or Christian Education may count a maximum of 30 units toward graduation.
Theology I
3
BBST 251
The Biblical doctrines of God, Christ, man, and sin, with reference to the history and development of Christian theology. Prerequisites: 103, 105. 3 The Biblical doctrines of salvation, the Holy Spirit, the church, and last things, with reference to the history and development of Christian theology. Prerequisites: 103, 105. Theology II Biblical Studies Research Seminar 3 Research skills for use of the internet, library and reference works in biblical studies and theology. Methods of writing with emphasis on critical thinking, persuasion, and evaluation are covered, culminating in a research paper and oral presentation. Notes: Required of Bible majors. Bible Majors only. Must be taken within the first two years at Biola. 3 Study of the Book of Acts from a missions perspective, dealing with the activity of the early church and its current expression in evangelism and missions. Prerequisites: 103, 105, 110. Early Christian History–Acts Biblical Backgrounds 3 Contributions of archeology, geography, culture, and history to biblical interpretation. Notes: May include abroad–study in lands of the biblical world. Bible majors only. 3 Methods and principles for interpreting Scripture throughout church history and the present era. Theory is applied to texts with an emphasis on the grammatical–historical method. Prerequisites: 103, 105. Principles of Interpretation
BBST 254
BBST 301
Biblical & Theological Studies Minor
Students who complete the 30 unit General Bible Requirement at Biola qualify for a minor in Bible. This minor is displayed on the transcript if the student declares the minor on the graduation petition. There is a residency requirement for receipt of the Bible minor; students must complete a minimum of 15 units at Biola. Of these 15 units in residency, 6 units must be selected from the required upper division courses listed below. Transfer credit, credit for prior learning and credit by examination may not be used to fulfill the minimum residency requirement.
BBST 306
BBST 311
Required Upper Division Courses (12 units) Upper division electives: 6 units BBST 306 Early Christian History–Acts
BBST 312
Units: 3
Integration Seminar
Units: 3
BBST 465
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