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Biblical and Theological Studies, B.A.
Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 5) section of this catalog. Requirements
BBST 413 BBST 414 BBST 455 HIST 321
Biblical Theology Seminar Systematic Theology Seminar Pauline Theology: Romans History of the Christian Church
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Elective Requirements Select 18 credits of 300/400-level Biblical and Theological Studies (BBST) electives. In addition to the major requirements, students are encouraged to select a specialization of 12–14 credits outside the department and/or sufficient electives to complete the minimum of 130 credits for the degree Total Credits
Major Requirements General Education Requirements
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The following are the general education requirements for B.A. Biblical and Theological Studies majors (not those in the Preaching and Pastoral Ministry concentration). For the student’s general education Foreign Language requirement, the student must choose 12 credits from either Greek or Hebrew. Greek: BLGR 101 Elementary Greek Grammar I BLGR 102 Elementary Greek Grammar II BLGR 201 Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis I BLGR 202 Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis II Hebrew: BLHE 101 Elementary Hebrew Grammar I BLHE 102 Elementary Hebrew Grammar II BLHE 201 Intermediate Hebrew Grammar I BLHE 202 Intermediate Hebrew Grammar II General Bible Requirements All students must complete 30 credits of Biblical and Theological Studies including: BBST 103 Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation BBST 105 Foundations of Christian Thought BBST 109 Old Testament History and Literature BBST 110 New Testament History and Literature
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Concentration Preaching and Pastoral Ministry
The Concentration in Preaching and Pastoral Ministry is designed to equip students for leadership and preaching in church or parachurch settings. It is also designed to prepare students to pursue the accelerated B.A. + M.A. in Preaching and Pastoral Ministry. In addition to the learning objectives of the B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies, this concentration aims to produce graduates who: • are developing in spiritual and emotional self-awareness and health; • can prepare and present sermons demonstrating biblical accuracy, oral clarity and contemporary relevance; • understand the leadership skills needed to guide Christian communities in the tasks of the church: making and growing disciples, worshiping, praying, and impacting the broader community. Upon successful completion of the Preaching and Pastoral Ministry concentration, students may enter into the Preaching and Pastoral Ministry concentration in the M.A. in Christian Ministry and Leadership (M.A. PPM), and complete it in an accelerated format. The Preaching and Pastoral Ministry Concentration is a specialized concentration that allows students to begin taking graduate courses in the senior year, and thus complete a B.A. and an M.A. faster. Admission into Biola University does not guarantee admission into the Preaching and Pastoral Ministry Concentration of the B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies. Entry into this concentration requires the student to do the following: 1. Submit an application to the department of Biblical and Theological Studies at the end of the freshman year or the beginning of the sophomore year. 2. Earn an overall GPA of 3.0, and grades of "B" or higher in any coursework taken so far that will be used toward the M.A. PPM: BBST 103, BBST 105, BBST 109, BBST 110, BBST 251, BBST 254, BBST 312, BBST 413; two BBST 300/400 electives; BLGR 101, BLGR 102, BLGR 201,BLGR 202. Failure to earn a "B" or higher in one of these courses will result in the student not receiving credit towards their entry into the M.A. PPM. 3. Be involved in some form of Christian service demonstrating a sense of call or desire to pursue ministry. The senior year of this concentration includes both graduate and undergraduate courses. In order to begin the senior year portion of the concentration, students must complete the following:
BBST 251 Theology I BBST 254 Theology II BBST 306 Early Christian History - Acts BBST 465 Integration Seminar Select 6 credits of 300/400-level Bible electives Residency Requirement
Biola has a residency requirement for biblical studies. Of the 30 credits of Bible required of all students, 15 credits must be taken at Biola. Students may petition the Office of the Registrar 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 and Theological Studies or Christian Education may count a maximum of 30 Bible credits toward graduation Core Requirements The following are the core requirements for B.A. Biblical and Theological Studies majors (not those in the Preaching and Pastoral Ministry concentration). Majors must complete the general Bible requirements (excluding the two electives) plus: BBST 301 Biblical Studies Research Seminar
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BBST 311 BBST 312
Biblical Backgrounds
Principles of Interpretation
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