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:


  • Pastor
  • Archeologist
  • Theologian
  • Bible Translator
  • Librarian
  • Teacher/Professor
  • Chaplain
  • Writer/Editor
  • Counselor
  • Missionary
  • Evangelist
  • 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.

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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."

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 in order to successfully complete the degree. Each component, and each course, plays a role in your overall development as a person of influence.

General Education Core

General Studies (1 credit) 
  • Bible College Navigator

Language and Communication (9 credits) 
  • Public Speaking
  • English Grammar & Composition
  • Research & Writing

Philosophy (5 credits) 
  • Christian Ethics
  • Christian Apologetics

Social Science (choose 3 credits) 
  • Cultural Anthropology
  • General Psychology
  • Sociology

Guided Electives (3 credits)
  • American Sign Language 1/2
  • Survey of Church History
  • Personal Finances
  • Recent American History
  • Introduction to Literature
  • American Literature
  • Classics of Christian Literature
  • Music History and Appreciation
  • Theory of Intelligent Design
  • Introduction to Philosophy
  • Logic
  • Worldviews

Open Electives (2 credits)

Bible Major

Bible (10 credits) 
  • Journey Through the Bible
  • New Testament Introduction
  • Old Testament Introduction
  • Acts of the Apostles

Theology (6 credits) 
  • Survey of Bible Doctrine
  • Biblical Interpretation and Resources
  • Restoration Movement Principles

Bible or Theology Electives (3 credits)

Ministry Program Core

Christian Ministries Core (24 credits)
  • Christian Life
  • Introduction to Vocational Ministry
  • Sophomore Seminar
  • Evangelism & Discipleship 

Applied Bible Core (6 credits)
  • Life of Christ
  • Principles of Instruction, Communicating Biblical Truth, or Intro to Preaching (men)

Bible Electives (7 credits)
  • Old Testament Electives
  • Bible or Theology Electives

Ministry Electives (2 credits)