Bible (B.A.)

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:

1. Organize Biblical content chronologically and thematically.
2. Exegate (analyze) biblical texts in a contextually informed manner.
3. 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

• GMIN-3063 Evangelism and Discipleship

9 HOURS OLD TESTAMENT TEXTUAL

12 HOURS NEW TESTAMENT TEXTUAL

3 HOURS REQUIRED NON-TEXTUAL BIBLE

• BIBL-4713 Restoration Movement

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)