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Bible and Theology
College of Arts & Sciences
The study of God's Word and of God's relation to the world.
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College of Arts & Sciences
DR. SCOTT DERMER
about the program
Bible and Theology offers you the most intensive study in Old and New Testament courses, biblical languages and narrative and historical approaches to theology. You’ll focus on developing your mind and intellect while building a scriptural foundation to prepare you for graduate studies or for additional seminary work in pastoral ministry, youth ministry or Christian education.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
There are many scholarship opportunities for Bible and Theology majors. Ministry students have the potential of receiving roughly $20,000 in financial assistance over four years, significantly minimizing debt and easing the transition into ministry.
- All freshmen receive $1250 their first semester and another $1250 scholarship once they pass the Introduction to Ministry course
- Sophomores, juniors, and seniors can apply for the Ministry Student Internship Program ($4500-$7500/year)
- Sophomores, juniors, and seniors can apply for the General Ministry Scholarships ($500-$3000/year)
This program also consists of fewer credit hours, so it allows you the time for a double major, combining Bible and Theology with a study in another interest or discipline.
POTENTIAL CAREERS
- Professor
- Hospice Spiritual Coordinator
- Chaplain
- Pastor
- Theologian
- Biblical Researcher
Sample Schedule
Freshman Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL | 1503 | English Comp 1 | 3 |
| BLIT | 1103 | Discovering the Old Testament | 3 |
| PSYC | Gen Psych or Lifespan Development | 3 | |
| MATH | 1103 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| PRTH | 1002 | Intro to Ministry | 2 |
| FRST | 1101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
Freshman Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM | 1303 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| GNSC | General Science Course | 3 | |
| BLIT | 1203 | New Testament Lit | 3 |
| ENGL | 1703 | English Comp II | 3 |
| HIST | History Course | 3 | |
| HLEX | Physical Education Course | 2 |
Sophomore Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEO | 2003 | Christian Beliefs | 3 |
| BLIT | 3903 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| FNAR | 1103 | Fine Arts | 3 |
| BLAN | Biblical Language | 3 | |
| GNSC | General Science Course | 3 |
Sophomore Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL | 2003 | Ethics | 3 |
| BLAN | Biblical Language Course | 3 | |
| ENGL | Literature or Creative Arts | 3 | |
| SOCI | Sociology | 3 | |
| BLIT | Upper Division OT or NT | 3 |
Junior Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEO | 3803 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| MATH | 2503 | Statistics | 3 |
| BLIT | Upper Division OT or NT | 3 | |
| PHIL | 2103 | Philosophy | 3 |
| PRTH | 3601 | Ministry Formation Cohort I | 1 |
| Elective | 3 |
Junior Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAN | Biblical Language | 3 | |
| THEO | 3903 | Systematic Theology 2 | 3 |
| PHIL | 4003 | Religions of the World | 3 |
| BLIT | Upper Division. OT or NT | 3 | |
| PRTH | 3601 | Ministry Formation Cohort 2 | 1 |
| Elective | 3 |
Senior Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHST | 4003 | Church History to 1500 | 3 |
| THEO | 3003 | Doctrine of Holiness | 3 |
| BLIT | Upper Division OT or NT | 3 | |
| BLIT | Upper Division OT or NT | 3 | |
| PRTH | 4301 | Ministry Formation Cohort 3 | 1 |
| Elective | 3 |
Senior Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHST | 4103 | Church History from 1500 | 3 |
| BLIT | Upper Division OT or NT | 3 | |
| BLIT | 4963 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| PRTH | 4601 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 |
Career Earnings
$61,600
average annual
$2,648,800
career average
95k
Professor
$50k
Hospice Spiritual Coordinator
$60k
Chaplain
$53k
Pastor
$50k
Bible Researcher
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