48 hours, minor required plus 6 additional hours in languages
This is a basic program for those preparing for religious service.
An OC graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible will:
- Organize Biblical content chronologically and thematically.
- Exegate (analyze) biblical texts in a contextually informed manner.
- Organize and present Biblical material in a contemporary and relevant manner.
Students must complete a minimum of 122 hours including the major, core, and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 122 hours.
18 HOURS BIBLE
- BIBL-3013 Principles of Biblical Interpretation
- GMIN-2013 Introduction to Christian Ministry
- GMIN-3823 Counseling and Pastoral Care
- GMIN-3913 Homiletics I
- GMIN-4753 Seminar in Christian Ministry
- THEO-4133 Systematic Theology
3 HOURS EVANGELISM
9 HOURS OLD TESTAMENT TEXTUAL
12 HOURS NEW TESTAMENT TEXTUAL
3 HOURS REQUIRED NON-TEXTUAL BIBLE
3 HOURS OTHER NON-TEXTUAL
6 HOURS BIBLICAL LANGUAGES
A student must take six hours of Greek or six hours of Hebrew in addition to the above requirements for the B.A. degree in Bible.
- GREK-1113 Elementary Greek I
- GREK-1213 Elementary Greek II
- HBRW-1113 Elementary Hebrew I
- HBRW-1213 Elementary Hebrew II (may also count as Old Testament textual)
University Core Curriculum
B.A. - 51 Hours - Courses May Not Be Repeated Within Core
COMMUNICATION, 9 HOURS
MATHEMATICS, 3 HOURS
- Appropriate to major
REQUIRED BIBLE, 6 HOURS
- BIBL-1023: Foundations: Introduction to the Good Life
- BIBL-1103: Story: Introduction to Christian Worldview
BIBLE ELECTIVES, 3 HOURS
CAPSTONE, 3 HOURS
POLITICAL SCIENCE, 3 HOURS
AMERICAN HISTORY, 3 HOURS
GREAT WORKS, 6 HOURS
- ARTS-2013: Survey of Visual Culture
- ARTS-2423: History of Photography and Motion Pictures
- ENGL-2213: Perspectives in Literature
- MATH-2123: The History of Mathematics
- MUSC-2013: Music Appreciation
- MUSC-2023: Jazz Appreciation
- MUSC-3213: Perspectives in World Music
SCIENCE, 6 HOURS
- One course must include a lab
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE, 3 HOURS
WORLD CIVILIZATION, 3 HOURS
NON-WESTERN CIVILIZATION, 3 HOURS