Bible, Theology, and Ministry, B.A.
Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Theology, and Ministry is to provide the student with a foundational knowledge of the history, literature, and theology of the Old and New Testaments, of systematic and historical theology, and of approaches to ministry — equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ via entry-level professional ministries in church and parachurch agencies and providing a foundation for seminary or other graduate education.
Degree Program
A Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Theology, and Ministry is offered upon the completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. Obtaining a degree with this major requires completion of 12 credits of Bible, Theology, and Ministry (BTM) core classes and the selection and completion of a specific concentration made up of an additional 30 - 52 credits. Some of the concentrations require that 12 credits of a biblical language (either Greek or Hebrew) be completed as part of the student’s Core Curriculum component; the other concentrations hold to the University’s usual B.A. requirement of 4 - 8 credits of a modern foreign language.
The concentrations offered in the Bible, Theology, and Ministry, B.A. are listed below, with further details in the Requirements section.
- Bible, Theology, and Biblical Languages
- Bible and Theology
- Christian Ministries
B.A. - M.A. Concentrations:
- Preaching and Pastoral Ministry
- Old Testament
- New Testament
- Bible Exposition
- Christian Ministry and Leadership
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Theology, and Ministry, students will be able to:
- Identify the basic contents of all books of the Old and New Testaments, including the ancient world contexts of the Bible. Apply the biblical teaching for Christian faith and practice, and for biblical-theological research, through advanced principles of sound interpretation (ULO 1 and 2).
- Describe a personal relationship with God in a maturing Christian faith and practice, and demonstrate leadership ability by examining additional theological issues as they relate to doctrine, life, and ministry (ULO 2 and 3).
Each concentration of the Bible, Theology, and Ministry major has another two (2) concentration learning outcomes (CLOs) as follows:
Concentration Learning Outcomes for Bible, Theology, and Biblical Languages, Preaching and Pastoral Ministries, Old Testament, and New Testament:
- Analyze the biblical text in original language study (either Greek or Hebrew) using biblical and theological research tools with discernment of quality sources for valuable written reports or sermons (ULO 1 and 3).
- Explain the major doctrines of Christianity from an evangelical perspective, including their biblical basis and canonical progression, historical development, diverse perspectives, and contemporary relevance (ULO 1).
Concentration Learning Outcomes for Bible and Theology and Bible Exposition:
- Demonstrate skills in ministry leadership functions (e.g. teaching, evangelism/discipleship, counseling and administration skills (ULO 3).
- Explain the major doctrines of Christianity from an evangelical perspective, including their biblical basis and canonical progression, historical development, diverse perspectives, and contemporary relevance (ULO 1).
Concentration Learning Outcomes for Christian Ministries and Christian Ministry and Leadership:
- Demonstrate skills in ministry leadership functions (e.g. teaching, evangelism/discipleship, counseling and administration skills (ULO 3).
- Appraise the biblical, philosophical, and theological foundations of ministries within churches and parachurch organizations (ULO 1).
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 section of this catalog.
Retreat
Each year during the Fall Semester, the Biblical and Theological Studies division sponsors a retreat for the students of the Bible, Theology, and Ministry major in all its concentrations for the purpose of facilitating program-wide community building, communication, spiritual formation, team building, and academic advising. There is a non-refundable $150 fee assessed at the beginning of each academic year for this event. All students are expected to attend this event. Any student seeking an exception should contact the department.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| Those selecting the concentrations in “Bible and Theology,” or in “Christian Ministries,” or in "Christian Ministry and Leadership" meet the Core Curriculum Foreign Language requirement via the standard 4 – 8 credit methods. Those selecting the concentrations in “Bible, Theology, and Biblical Languages,” or in “Preaching and Pastoral Ministries,” or in "New Testament," or in "Old Testament" meet the Core Curriculum Foreign Language requirement by choosing 12 credits from either Greek or Hebrew as detailed in the concentration sections below. Each course is 3 credits. | ||
| Core Curriculum Bible Courses | ||
| All students must complete 30 credits of Biblical and Theological Studies, detailed below. Each course is 3 credits. | ||
| Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation | ||
| Foundations of Christian Thought | ||
| Old Testament History and Literature | ||
| New Testament History and Literature | ||
| Theology I | ||
| Theology II | ||
| Select only one of the following Evangelism and Missions Exposition courses: | ||
| Early Christian History - Acts | ||
or BBST 316 | Gospel of John | |
or BBST 326 | Lukan Writings | |
or BBST 336 | Synoptic Gospels | |
| Bible Theology and Integration (taken as Gospel, Kingdom, and Culture, counted as part of the major below.) 1 | ||
| Integration Seminar (counted as part of the major below) 2 | ||
BBST 300/400 | Bible/Theology Elective (counted as part of the major below) 3 | |
| Program Core Courses | 12 | |
| The following are the program core courses for B.A. Bible, Theology, and Ministry majors regardless of the concentration chosen. | ||
| Foundations of Ministry | ||
| Principles of Interpretation 3 | ||
| Bible Theology and Integration 1 | ||
| Integration Seminar 2 | ||
| Writing Competency Requirement can be met with ENGL 313 (Writing in the Disciplines). | ||
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| Select a concentration detailed below | 30-52 | |
| Total Credits | 42-64 | |
| 1 | BBST 365 is a course with a variety of different sections. Those with the Bible, Theology, and Ministry major (all concentrations) are to take the specific section entitled "Gospel, Kingdom, and Culture." |
| 2 | BBST 465 is a course offered in partnerships with various departments with a variety of different sections. It may be taken with different content for a maximum of 6 credits counted toward graduation. Those with the Christian Ministries concentration or with the Christian Ministry and Leadership concentration are required to take the specific section entitled "Christian Ministries." |
| 3 | BBST 312 may be taken as the Core Curriculum BBST 300/400 Bible Elective. |
Concentrations
Bible, Theology, and Biblical Languages
Equipping students to know and teach the truth of God's Word (see 2 Tim. 2:15).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration-Specific Core Curriculum Foreign Language Courses | ||
| Select one set of biblical language courses | ||
| Elementary Greek Grammar I | ||
| Elementary Greek Grammar II | ||
| Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis I | ||
| Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis II | ||
| OR | ||
| Elementary Hebrew Grammar I | ||
| Elementary Hebrew Grammar II | ||
| Intermediate Hebrew Grammar I | ||
| Intermediate Hebrew Grammar II | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| BBST 311 | Biblical Backgrounds | 3 |
| BBST 321 | Historical Theology | 3 |
| BBST 413 | Biblical Theology Seminar | 3 |
| BBST 414 | Systematic Theology Seminar | 3 |
| BBST 455 | Romans | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 12 credits of 300/400-level Biblical and Theological Studies (BBST) electives. | 12 | |
| CEED 445 | Ministry Field Work | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
In addition to the major's core requirements (12), concentration requirements (30), and the Core Curriculum requirements (will vary, but includes the bulk of the Bible Minor and 12 credits of a biblical language, either Greek OR Hebrew), students with this concentration are encouraged to select a specialization or minor outside the department and/or sufficient electives to complete the minimum of 120 credits for the degree.
Bible and Theology
Equipping students to witness to the truth of God's Word and train disciples (see 2 Tim. 3:16-17).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| BBST 311 | Biblical Backgrounds | 3 |
| BBST 321 | Historical Theology | 3 |
| BBST 413 | Biblical Theology Seminar | 3 |
| BBST 455 | Romans | 3 |
| CEED 254 | Leadership Development | 3 |
| CEED 330 | Biblical Interpretation and Teaching | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 12 credits of 300/400-level Biblical and Theological Studies (BBST) electives | 12 | |
| CEED 445 | Ministry Field Work | 3 |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
In addition to the major's core requirements (12), concentration requirements (33), and the Core Curriculum requirements (will vary, but includes the bulk of the Bible Minor and 4-8 credits of modern language), students with this concentration are encouraged to select a specialization or minor outside the department and/or sufficient electives to complete the minimum of 120 credits for the degree.
Christian Ministries
Equipping students to lead movements of God (2 Tim. 2:2).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| CEED 242 | Psychology of Learning and Development | 3 |
| CEED 254 | Leadership Development | 3 |
| CEED 255 | Foundations of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| CEED 260 | Interpersonal and Cross-Cultural Relationships in Christian Ministry | 3 |
| CEED 312 | Christian Ministry Skills | 3 |
| CEED 313 | Christian Ministry Discipleship | 3 |
| CEED 326 | Counseling Methods | 3 |
| CEED 330 | Biblical Interpretation and Teaching | 3 |
| CEED 415 | Organization and Administration of Christian Ministries | 3 |
| CEED 465 | Internship in Christian Ministries | 7 |
| Integration Seminar (taken as part of the Bible, Theology, and Ministry core) | ||
| Specialization Courses | ||
| Select a specialization from the options detailed below | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
In addition to the major's core requirements (12), concentration requirements (40), and the Core Curriculum requirements (will vary, but includes the bulk of the Bible Minor and 4-8 credits of modern language), students with this concentration must take sufficient electives to complete the minimum of 120 credits for the degree.
Specialization Options
A student with a Christian Ministries concentration must choose one of the six specializations reflecting a broad variety of ministry options in this field: Adult and Family, Children, Diversified, Early Childhood Education, Nonprofit Leadership, or Youth. The Diversified concentration allows the student to design a program that best suits his/her vocational interests.
Adult and Family
Vocational opportunities with this specialization include director/pastor of adult and family ministries or associate pastor with responsibilities in these areas.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CEED 433 | Family Ministries in the Church | 2 |
| CEED 479 | Programming for Christian Ministries | 2 |
| CEED 486 | Advanced Studies in Family Ministry | 2 |
Children
Vocational opportunities with this specialization include children’s director or minister in a local church, a staff member with organizations that minister to children in the United States or on a mission field, or a writer of programming materials and curriculum for use with children and preschoolers.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CEED 433 | Family Ministries in the Church | 2 |
| CEED 479 | Programming for Christian Ministries | 2 |
| CEED 482 | Advanced Studies in Children's Ministries | 2 |
Diversified
This option is for those who wish to design a specialization unique to their interests. Students interested in areas such as ministry-based camping, counseling, music and worship arts, intercultural ministry, media ministry, and the like will find an opportunity to integrate ministry training with those particular fields of study.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Electives in potential ministry area (e.g., music, media, art, etc.) | 4 | |
| CEED 400-level elective | 2 | |
Early Childhood Education
This specialization seeks to provide an introduction to the administration of education-based ministry programs specifically focused on early childhood.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two of the following 3-credit courses: | 6 | |
| Child Development: Birth through Adolescence (prerequisite waived by student's completion of CEED 242) | ||
| Early Childhood Curriculum | ||
| School/Family/Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Urban Settings | ||
| Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings | ||
| Observation and Assessment of Young Children | ||
Nonprofit Leadership
Vocational opportunities with this specialization include service in ministry settings that require key, practical business competencies and skills greater than the traditional church ministry role.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN 240 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUSN 480 | Non-Profit Management (BUSN 240 is a prerequisite for this course) | 3 |
Youth
Vocational opportunities for the youth specialization would include a local church youth director or minister, a club director for youth parachurch agencies, a youth camp director, a Christian education director in a church that emphasizes youth or an assistant or associate pastor with responsibilities for youth.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CEED 441 | Adolescent Culture and Development | 2 |
| CEED 479 | Programming for Christian Ministries | 2 |
| CEED 484 | Advanced Studies in Youth Ministries | 2 |
B.A. to M.A. Programs
Preaching and Pastoral Ministry
Equipping students for leadership and preaching in church or parachurch settings (see 2 Tim. 2:15).
Built upon the Bible, Theology, and Biblical Languages concentration (see above), this concentration is designed to prepare students to pursue the accelerated BA-MA in Preaching and Pastoral Ministry. Upon successful completion of the Preaching and Pastoral Ministry concentration, students may enter into the Preaching and Pastoral Ministry specialization in the M.A. in Christian Ministry and Leadership (M.A.C.M.L.), 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 Bible, Theology, and Ministry. Entry into this concentration requires the student to do the following:
- Students can begin their Biola education in this concentration; current Biola students can submit an application to the undergraduate division of Biblical and Theological Studies to change into this concentration.
- Students are encouraged to 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:
- Maintain adequate involvement in the program's co-curricular mentoring and spiritual formation activities.
- Continued involvement in Christian service.
- Failure to earn a "B" or higher in one or more of the following courses will result in the student not receiving advanced standing credit in the M.A.C.M.L.P.P.M.: BBST 103, BBST 165, BBST 209, BBST 210, BBST 251, BBST 312, BBST 354, BBST 413, BBST 414, two BBST 300/400 electives; BLGR 101, BLGR 102, BLGR 201, BLGR 202.
- Apply and be admitted to Talbot's M.A. in Christian Ministry and Leadership with a specialization in Preaching and Pastoral Ministry program. One of the required letters of recommendation must come from the director of the BA-MA programs.
Students who are not admitted into Talbot's M.A.C.M.L.P.P.M. may continue in the Bible, Theology, and Biblical Languages concentration in the B.A. in Bible, Theology, and Ministry program, where no credits will be lost or wasted.
For more information on the graduate curriculum, see the M.A. in Christian Ministry and Leadership, Preaching and Pastoral Ministry specialization.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration-Specific Core Curriculum Foreign Language Courses | ||
| Elementary Greek Grammar I | ||
| Elementary Greek Grammar II | ||
| Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis I | ||
| Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis II | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| BBST 311 | Biblical Backgrounds | 3 |
| BBST 321 | Historical Theology | 3 |
| BBST 413 | Biblical Theology Seminar | 3 |
| BBST 414 | Systematic Theology Seminar | 3 |
| BBST 455 | Romans | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 12 credits of 300/400-level Biblical and Theological Studies (BBST) electives | 12 | |
| BBST 490 | Practicum 1 | 2 |
| Seniors in the Preaching and Pastoral Ministry concentration may take the following graduate courses during their senior year: | ||
| TTPT 591 | Introduction to Field Education | 1 |
| TTPT 592 | Field Education II | 0 |
| TTPT 609 | Expository Preaching | 3 |
| TTPT 610 | Contemporary Biblical Preaching | 3 |
| TTSF 501 | Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation | 3 |
| TTSF 503 | Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| TTSF 505 | Talbot Spiritual Direction I | 0 |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
| 1 | BBST 490 must be taken twice as a 1-credit course. |
With the major's core requirements (12), concentration requirements (42), plus the Core Curriculum requirements (which may vary but includes the bulk of the Bible Minor and 12 credits of a biblical language), students with this concentration will earn a minimum of 123 credits for the degree. (Biola’s undergraduate degree minimum is 120 credits).
Old Testament
Equipping students to know and teach the truth of God's Word (see 2 Tim. 2:15).
Built upon the Bible, Theology, and Biblical Languages concentration (see above), this concentration is designed to prepare students to pursue the accelerated BA-MA in Old Testament. Upon successful completion of the Old Testament concentration, students may enter into the M.A. in Old Testament, and complete it in an accelerated format. The Old Testament 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 Old Testament concentration of the B.A. in Bible, Theology, and Ministry. Entry into this concentration requires the student to do the following:
- Students can begin their Biola education in this concentration; current Biola students can submit an application to the undergraduate division of Biblical and Theological Studies to change into this concentration.
- Students are encouraged to 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:
- Maintain adequate involvement in the program's co-curricular mentoring and spiritual formation activities.
- Continued involvement in Christian service.
- Failure to earn a "B" or higher in one or more of the following courses will result in the student not receiving advanced standing credit in the M.A. in Old Testament: BBST 103, BBST 165, BBST 209, BBST 210, BBST 251, BBST 312, BBST 354, BBST 413, BBST 414, two BBST 300/400 electives; BLHE 101, BLHE 102, BLHE 201, BLHE 202.
- Apply and be admitted to Talbot's M.A. in Old Testament program. One of the required letters of recommendation must come from the director of the BA-MA programs.
Students who are not admitted into Talbot's M.A. in Old Testament may continue in the Old Testament concentration in the B.A. in Bible, Theology, and Ministry program, where no credits will be lost or wasted.
For more information on the graduate curriculum, see the M.A. in Old Testament.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration-Specific Core Curriculum Foreign Language Courses | ||
| Elementary Hebrew Grammar I | ||
| Elementary Hebrew Grammar II | ||
| Intermediate Hebrew Grammar I | ||
| Intermediate Hebrew Grammar II | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| BBST 311 | Biblical Backgrounds | 3 |
| BBST 321 | Historical Theology | 3 |
| BBST 413 | Biblical Theology Seminar | 3 |
| BBST 414 | Systematic Theology Seminar | 3 |
| BBST 455 | Romans | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 9 credits of 300/400-level Biblical and Theological Studies (BBST) electives | 9 | |
| BBST 490 | Practicum 1 | 2 |
| CEED 445 | Ministry Field Work | 3 |
| Seniors in the Old Testament concentration may take the following graduate courses during their senior year: | ||
| TTSF 501 | Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation | 3 |
| TTSF 503 | Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| TTSF 505 | Talbot Spiritual Direction I | 0 |
| TTTH 623 | Theology III: Spirit, Church, Last Things | 3 |
| TTOT 722 | Hebrew Exegesis | 2 |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
| 1 | BBST 490 must be taken twice as a 1-credit course. |
With the major's core requirements (12), concentration requirements (40), plus the Core Curriculum requirements (which may vary but includes the bulk of the Bible Minor and 12 credits of a biblical language), students with this concentration will earn a minimum of 121 credits for the degree. (Biola’s undergraduate degree minimum is 120 credits).
New Testament
Equipping students to know and teach the truth of God's Word (see 2 Tim. 2:15).
Built upon the Bible, Theology, and Biblical Languages concentration (see above), this concentration is designed to prepare students to pursue the accelerated BA-MA in New Testament. Upon successful completion of the New Testament concentration, students may enter into the M.A. in New Testament and complete it in an accelerated format. The New Testament 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 New Testament concentration of the B.A. in Bible, Theology, and Ministry. Entry into this concentration requires the student to do the following:
- Students can begin their Biola education in this concentration; current Biola students can submit an application to the undergraduate division of Biblical and Theological Studies to change into this concentration.
- Students are encouraged to 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:
- Maintain adequate involvement in the program's co-curricular mentoring and spiritual formation activities.
- Continued involvement in Christian service.
- Failure to earn a "B" or higher in one or more of the following courses will result in the student not receiving advanced standing credit in the M.A. in New Testament: BBST 103, BBST 165, BBST 209, BBST 210, BBST 251, BBST 312, BBST 354, BBST 413, BBST 414, two BBST 300/400 electives; BLGR 101, BLGR 102, BLGR 201, BLGR 202.
- Apply and be admitted to Talbot's M.A. in New Testament program. One of the required letters of recommendation must come from the director of the BA-MA programs.
Students who are not admitted into Talbot's M.A. in New Testament may continue in the New Testament concentration in the B.A. in Bible, Theology, and Ministry program, where no credits will be lost or wasted.
For more information on the graduate curriculum, see the M.A. in New Testament.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration-Specific Core Curriculum Foreign Language Courses | ||
| Elementary Greek Grammar I | ||
| Elementary Greek Grammar II | ||
| Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis I | ||
| Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis II | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| BBST 311 | Biblical Backgrounds | 3 |
| BBST 321 | Historical Theology | 3 |
| BBST 413 | Biblical Theology Seminar | 3 |
| BBST 414 | Systematic Theology Seminar | 3 |
| BBST 455 | Romans | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 9 credits of 300/400-level Biblical and Theological Studies (BBST) electives | 9 | |
| BBST 490 | Practicum 1 | 2 |
| CEED 445 | Ministry Field Work | 3 |
| Seniors in the New Testament concentration may take the following graduate courses during their senior year: | ||
| TTNT 604 | Exegesis in the Gospels | 3 |
| TTSF 501 | Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation | 3 |
| TTSF 503 | Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| TTSF 505 | Talbot Spiritual Direction I | 0 |
| TTTH 623 | Theology III: Spirit, Church, Last Things | 3 |
| Total Credits | 41 | |
| 1 | BBST 490 must be taken twice as a 1-credit course. |
With the major's core requirements (12), concentration requirements (41), plus the Core Curriculum requirements (which may vary but includes the bulk of the Bible Minor and 12 credits of a biblical language), students with this concentration will earn a minimum of 122 credits for the degree. (Biola’s undergraduate degree minimum is 120 credits).
Bible Exposition
Equipping students to witness to the truth of God's Word and train disciples (see 2 Tim. 3:16-17).
Built upon the Bible and Theology concentration (see above), this concentration is designed to prepare students to pursue the accelerated BA-MA in Bible Exposition. Upon successful completion of the Bible Exposition concentration, students may enter into the M.A. in Bible Exposition and complete it in an accelerated format. The Bible Exposition 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 Bible Exposition concentration of the B.A. in Bible, Theology, and Ministry. Entry into this concentration requires the student to do the following:
- Students can begin their Biola education in this concentration; current Biola students can submit an application to the undergraduate division of Biblical and Theological Studies to change into this concentration.
- Students are encouraged to 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:
- Maintain adequate involvement in the program's co-curricular mentoring and spiritual formation activities.
- Continued involvement in Christian service.
- Failure to earn a "B" or higher in one or more of the following courses will result in the student not receiving advanced standing credit in the M.A. in Bible Exposition: BBST 103, BBST 165, BBST 209, BBST 210, BBST 251, BBST 312, BBST 354, BBST 413, BBST 455, one BBST NT elective, two BBST OT electives; and one BBST 300/400 elective.
- Apply and be admitted to Talbot's M.A. in Bible Exposition program. One of the required letters of recommendation must come from the director of the BA-MA programs.
Students who are not admitted into Talbot's M.A. in Bible Exposition may continue in the Bible and Theology concentration in the B.A. in Bible, Theology, and Ministry program, where no credits will be lost or wasted.
For more information on the graduate curriculum, see the M.A. in Bible Exposition.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| CEED 254 | Leadership Development | 3 |
| CEED 330 | Biblical Interpretation and Teaching | 3 |
| BBST 311 | Biblical Backgrounds | 3 |
| BBST 321 | Historical Theology | 3 |
| BBST 413 | Biblical Theology Seminar | 3 |
| BBST 455 | Romans | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 9 credits of 300/400-level Biblical and Theological Studies (BBST) electives | 9 | |
| BBST 490 | Practicum 1 | 2 |
| CEED 445 | Ministry Field Work | 3 |
| Seniors in the Bible Exposition concentration may take the following graduate courses during their senior year: | ||
| TTBE 530 | Elementary Principles of the Biblical Languages | 3 |
| TTSF 501 | Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation | 3 |
| TTSF 503 | Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| TTSF 505 | Talbot Spiritual Direction I | 0 |
| TTTH 623 | Theology III: Spirit, Church, Last Things | 3 |
| Total Credits | 44 | |
| 1 | BBST 490 must be taken twice as a 1-credit course. |
With the major's core requirements (12), concentration requirements (44), plus the Core Curriculum requirements (which may vary), students with this concentration will earn a minimum of 120-121 credits for the degree. (Biola’s undergraduate degree minimum is 120 credits).
Christian Ministry and Leadership
Equipping students to lead movements of God (2 Tim. 2:2).
Built upon the Christian Ministries concentration (see above), this concentration is designed to prepare students to pursue the accelerated BA-MA in Christian Ministry and Leadership. Upon successful completion of the Christian Ministry and Leadership concentration, students may enter into the M.A. in Christian Ministry and Leadership (M.A.C.M.L.), and complete it in an accelerated format. The Christian Ministry and Leadership 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 Christian Ministry and Leadership concentration of the B.A. in Bible, Theology, and Ministry. Entry into this concentration requires the student to do the following:
- Students can begin their Biola education in this concentration; current Biola students can submit an application to the undergraduate division of Biblical and Theological Studies to change into this concentration.
- Students are encouraged to 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:
- Maintain adequate involvement in the program's co-curricular mentoring and spiritual formation activities.
- Continued involvement in Christian service.
- Failure to earn a "B" or higher in one or more of the following courses will result in the student not receiving advanced standing credit in the M.A.C.M.L.: BBST 103, BBST 165, BBST 209, BBST 210, BBST 251, BBST 312, BBST 354, CEED 242, CEED 255, CEED 312, CEED 313, CEED 330, CEED 465; and one BBST 300/400 elective.
- Apply and be admitted to Talbot's M.A. in Christian Ministry and Leadership program. One of the required letters of recommendation must come from the director of the BA-MA programs.
Students who are not admitted into Talbot's M.A. in Christian Ministry and Leadership may continue in the Christian Ministries concentration in the B.A. in Bible, Theology, and Ministry program, where no credits will be lost or wasted.
For more information on the graduate curriculum, see the M.A. in Christian Ministry and Leadership.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| CEED 242 | Psychology of Learning and Development | 3 |
| CEED 254 | Leadership Development | 3 |
| CEED 255 | Foundations of Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| CEED 260 | Interpersonal and Cross-Cultural Relationships in Christian Ministry | 3 |
| CEED 312 | Christian Ministry Skills | 3 |
| CEED 313 | Christian Ministry Discipleship | 3 |
| CEED 326 | Counseling Methods | 3 |
| CEED 330 | Biblical Interpretation and Teaching | 3 |
| CEED 415 | Organization and Administration of Christian Ministries | 3 |
| CEED 465 | Internship in Christian Ministries | 7 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 6 credits of CEED courses for a specialization. | 6 | |
| Seniors in the Christian Ministry and Leadership concentration may take the following graduate courses during their senior year: | ||
| TTSF 501 | Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation | 3 |
| TTSF 503 | Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| TTSF 505 | Talbot Spiritual Direction I | 0 |
| 2 classes in Ministry Skills & Evan/Mission/Int-Cul Min sections | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 52 | |
With the major's core requirements (12), concentration requirements (52), plus the Core Curriculum requirements (which may vary), students with this concentration will earn a minimum of 120 credits for the degree.
NOTE: The course sequence table is designed by the major department and is one way that the classes will work out properly in sequence for your major. However, there are alternative or flexible ways to rotate some of the classes within the same year/level and sometimes between year levels. Please contact your major department advisor to discuss flexible alternatives in scheduling the sequence of your classes.
Taking coursework during the summer session may also be an option to accelerate your degree path.
See Core Curriculum Program section for a list of approved Core Curriculum courses.
Concentrations:
B.A. - M.A. Concentrations:
- Preaching and Pastoral Ministry
- Old Testament
- New Testament
- Bible Exposition
- Christian Ministry and Leadership
Bible, Theology, and Ministry, B.A. - Bible, Theology, and Biblical Languages (BBTL)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 103 or 165 | 3 | BBST 103 or 165 | 3 |
| BLGR 101 or BLHE 101 | 3 | BBST 209 | 3 |
| ENGL 100 or 112 | 3 | BLGR 102 or BLHE 102 | 3 |
| Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | HIST 100 or 101 | 3 |
| MATH 121 | 1 | Literature (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| GNST 102 | 1 | KNES 107 | 1 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits 30 | |||
| Second Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 210 | 3 | BLGR 202 or BLHE 202 | 3 |
| BBST 251 | 3 | BBST 354 | 3 |
| BLGR 201 or BLHE 201 | 3 | Communication (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | CEED 150 | 3 |
| MATH 122 | 1 | Fine Arts (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| HIST 200, 201, or POSC 225 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 31 | |||
| Third Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 365 | 3 | BBST 300/400 Bible Elective | 3 |
| BBST 311 | 3 | BBST 306, 316, or 326 | 3 |
| BBST 312 | 3 | BBST 321 | 3 |
| ENGL 313 | 3 | Philosophy (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| MATH 123 | 1 | General Elective | 3 |
| KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum) | 1 | Graduation Petition due in Registrar's Office | |
| Writing Competency Requirement | |||
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 29 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 | BBST 465 | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | BBST 413 | 3 |
| BBST 414 | 3 | BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 |
| BBST 455 | 3 | BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 |
| CEED 445 | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 30 | |||
Bible, Theology, and Ministry, B.A. - Bible and Theology (BBBT)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 103 or 165 | 3 | BBST 103 or 165 | 3 |
| Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 4 | BBST 209 | 3 |
| ENGL 100 or 112 | 3 | Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 4 |
| CEED 150 | 3 | HIST 100 or 101 | 3 |
| GNST 102 | 1 | Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| MATH 121 | 1 | ||
| 14 | 17 | ||
| Total Credits 31 | |||
| Second Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 210 | 3 | BBST 354 | 3 |
| BBST 251 | 3 | CEED 254 | 3 |
| Communication (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | Literature (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | Fine Arts (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| MATH 122 | 1 | Philosophy (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| HIST 200, 201, or POSC 225 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 31 | |||
| Third Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 365 | 3 | BBST 300/400 Bible Elective | 3 |
| BBST 311 | 3 | BBST 306, 316, or 326 | 3 |
| BBST 312 | 3 | BBST 321 | 3 |
| ENGL 313 | 3 | CEED 330 | 3 |
| MATH 123 | 1 | General Elective | 1 |
| KNES 107 | 1 | KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum) | 1 |
| Writing Competency Requirement | |||
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits 28 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 455 | 3 | BBST 465 | 3 |
| BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 | BBST 413 | 3 |
| BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 | BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | CEED 445 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 30 | |||
Bible, Theology, and Ministry, B.A. - Christian Ministries (BBCM)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 103 or 165 | 3 | BBST 103 or 165 | 3 |
| CEED 150 | 3 | CEED 242 | 3 |
| ENGL 100 or 112 | 3 | CEED 254 | 3 |
| Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 4 | Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 4 |
| GNST 102 | 1 | HIST 100 or 101 | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits 30 | |||
| Second Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 209 or 210 | 3 | BBST 209 or 210 | 3 |
| CEED 255 | 3 | CEED 260 | 3 |
| Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | Fine Arts (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| MATH 122 | 1 | Literature (see Core Corriculum) | 3 |
| Communication (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum) | 1 | MATH 121 | 1 |
| KNES 107 | 1 | ||
| 14 | 17 | ||
| Total Credits 31 | |||
| Third Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 251 | 3 | BBST 354 | 3 |
| BBST 312 | 3 | CEED 326 | 3 |
| CEED 313 | 3 | CEED 330 | 3 |
| CEED 415 | 3 | Specialization Course | 2 |
| Specialization Course | 2 | ENGL 313 | 3 |
| MATH 123 | 1 | ||
| Writing Competency Requirement | |||
| Graduation Petition due in Registrar's Office | |||
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 29 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 365 | 3 | BBST 306, 316, or 326 | 3 |
| CEED 465 | 7 | BBST 465 | 3 |
| HIST 200, 201, or POSC 225 | 3 | CEED 312 | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | Specialization Course | 2 |
| Philosophy (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits 30 | |||
Bible, Theology, and Ministry, B.A. - Preaching and Pastoral Ministry (BPPM) (a B.A. to M.A. program)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 103 or 165 | 3 | BBST 103 or 165 | 3 |
| BLGR 101 | 3 | BBST 209 | 3 |
| ENGL 100 or 112 | 3 | BLGR 102 | 3 |
| Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | HIST 100 or 101 | 3 |
| MATH 121 | 1 | KNES 107 | 1 |
| GNST 102 | 1 | Literature (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits 30 | |||
| Second Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 210 | 3 | BBST 354 | 3 |
| BBST 251 | 3 | BLGR 202 | 3 |
| BLGR 201 | 3 | CEED 150 | 3 |
| Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | Communication (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| MATH 122 | 1 | Fine Arts (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| HIST 200, 201, or POSC 225 | 3 | ||
| BBST 490 | 1 | ||
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 32 | |||
| Third Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 311 | 3 | BBST 306, 316, or 326 | 3 |
| BBST 312 | 3 | BBST 321 | 3 |
| BBST 365 | 3 | BBST 413 | 3 |
| BBST 490 | 1 | BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 313 | 3 | Philosophy (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| MATH 123 | 1 | Graduation Petition due in Registrar's Office | |
| KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum) | 1 | ||
| Writing Competency Requirement | |||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 30 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 414 | 3 | BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 |
| BBST 455 | 3 | BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 |
| BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 | BBST 465 | 3 |
| TTSF 501 | 3 | TTPT 592 | 0 |
| TTPT 591 | 1 | TTPT 610 | 3 |
| TTPT 609 | 3 | TTSF 503 | 3 |
| TTSF 505 (Co-Curricular Requirement) | 0 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 31 | |||
M.A. Christian Ministry and Leadership, M.A.C.M.L., Preaching and Pastoral Ministry specialization (B.A. to M.A.)
| Fifth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| TTSF 504 | 1 | TTSF 506 | 0 |
| TTTH 623 | 3 | TTPT 707 | 2 |
| TTNT 604, 605, or TTOT 703 | 3 | TTPT 730 | 3 |
| TTPT 602 | 3 | TTPT 741 | 3 |
| TTPT 691 | 0 | TTPT 742 | 3 |
| TTPT 703 | 3 | TTPT 791 or 792 | 0 |
| TTPH 602 or TTPT 510 | 3 | ||
| 13 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits 27 | |||
Bible, Theology, and Ministry, B.A. - Old Testament (BBOT) (a B.A. to M.A. program)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 103 or 165 | 3 | BBST 103 or 165 | 3 |
| ENGL 100 or 112 | 3 | BBST 209 | 3 |
| HIST 200, 201, or POSC 225 | 3 | Fine Arts (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | HIST 100 or 101 | 3 |
| MATH 121 | 1 | KNES 107 | 1 |
| GNST 102 | 1 | Literature (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits 30 | |||
| Second Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 210 | 3 | BBST 354 | 3 |
| BBST 251 | 3 | CEED 150 | 3 |
| BBST 311 | 3 | Communication (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | Philosophy (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| BLHE 101 | 3 | BLHE 102 | 3 |
| MATH 122 | 1 | ||
| BBST 490 | 1 | ||
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 32 | |||
| Third Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 312 | 3 | BLHE 202 | 3 |
| BBST 365 | 3 | BBST 306 | 3 |
| BBST 490 | 1 | BBST 321 | 3 |
| BLHE 201 | 3 | BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 313 | 3 | BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 |
| MATH 123 | 1 | Graduation Petition due in Registrar's Office | |
| KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum) | 1 | ||
| Writing Competency Requirement | |||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 30 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 414 | 3 | BBST 413 | 3 |
| BBST 455 | 3 | BBST 465 | 3 |
| BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 | CEED 445 | 3 |
| TTSF 501 | 3 | TTOT 722 | 2 |
| TTTH 623 | 3 | TTSF 503 | 3 |
| TTSF 505 (Co-Curricular Requirement) | 0 | ||
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits 29 | |||
M.A. in Old Testament (B.A. to M.A.)
| Fifth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| TTSF 504 | 1 | TTSF 506 | 0 |
| TTOT 720 | 3 | TTOT 745 | 3 |
| Old Testament Elective | 3 | TTOT 799 | 1 |
| General Elective | 3 | Old Testament Elective | 3 |
| Old Testament Elective | 3 | ||
| 10 | 10 | ||
| Total Credits 20 | |||
Bible, Theology, and Ministry, B.A. - New Testament (BBNT) (a B.A. to M.A. program)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 103 or 165 | 3 | BBST 103 or 165 | 3 |
| ENGL 100 or 112 | 3 | BBST 209 | 3 |
| HIST 200, 201, or POSC 225 | 3 | Fine Arts (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | HIST 100 or 101 | 3 |
| MATH 121 | 1 | KNES 107 | 1 |
| GNST 102 | 1 | Literature (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits 30 | |||
| Second Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 210 | 3 | BBST 354 | 3 |
| BBST 251 | 3 | CEED 150 | 3 |
| BBST 311 | 3 | Communication (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | Philosophy (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| BLGR 101 | 3 | BLGR 102 | 3 |
| MATH 122 | 1 | ||
| BBST 490 | 1 | ||
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 32 | |||
| Third Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 312 | 3 | BLGR 202 | 3 |
| BBST 365 | 3 | BBST 306 | 3 |
| BBST 490 | 1 | BBST 321 | 3 |
| BLGR 201 | 3 | BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 313 | 3 | BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 |
| MATH 123 | 1 | Graduation Petition due in Registrar's Office | |
| KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum) | 1 | ||
| Writing Competency Requirement | |||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 30 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 414 | 3 | BBST 413 | 3 |
| BBST 455 | 3 | BBST 465 | 3 |
| BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 | CEED 445 | 3 |
| TTSF 501 | 3 | TTNT 604 | 3 |
| TTTH 623 | 3 | TTSF 503 | 3 |
| TTSF 505 (Co-Curricular Requirement) | 0 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 30 | |||
M.A. in New Testament (B.A. to M.A.)
| Fifth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| TTSF 504 | 1 | TTSF 506 | 0 |
| TTNT 605 | 3 | TTNT 610 | 2 |
| TTNT 701 | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| New Testament Exegesis and Theology Elective | 3 | New Testament Exegesis and Theology Elective | 3 |
| 2 | |||
| 10 | 10 | ||
| Total Credits 20 | |||
Bible, Theology, and Ministry, B.A. - Bible Exposition (BBBE) (a B.A. to M.A. program)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 103 or 165 | 3 | BBST 103 or 165 | 3 |
| Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 4 | BBST 209 | 3 |
| ENGL 100 or 112 | 3 | Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 4 |
| CEED 150 | 3 | HIST 100 or 101 | 3 |
| GNST 102 | 1 | Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| MATH 121 | 1 | ||
| 14 | 17 | ||
| Total Credits 31 | |||
| Second Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 210 | 3 | BBST 354 | 3 |
| BBST 251 | 3 | CEED 254 | 3 |
| Communication (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | Literature (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | Fine Arts (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| MATH 122 | 1 | Philosophy (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| BBST 490 | 1 | ||
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 29 | |||
| Third Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 311 | 3 | BBST 306, 316, or 326 | 3 |
| BBST 312 | 3 | BBST 321 | 3 |
| BBST 365 | 3 | BBST 300/400-level Elective | 3 |
| BBST 490 | 1 | CEED 330 | 3 |
| ENGL 313 | 3 | HIST 200, 201, or POSC 225 | 3 |
| MATH 123 | 1 | KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum) | 1 |
| KNES 107 | 1 | ||
| Writing Competency Requirement | |||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits 31 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 455 | 3 | BBST 413 | 3 |
| BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 | BBST 465 | 3 |
| BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 | CEED 445 | 3 |
| TTSF 501 | 3 | TTBE 530 | 3 |
| TTTH 623 | 3 | TTSF 503 | 3 |
| TTSF 505 | 0 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 30 | |||
M.A. in Bible Exposition (B.A. to M.A.)
| Fifth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| TTSF 504 | 1 | TTSF 506 | 0 |
| TTBE 745 | 3 | TTNT 701 | 3 |
| TTBE 780 | 2 | TTBE 790 | 1 |
| TTBE or TTOT Elective | 3 | TTBE or TTNT Elective | 3 |
| TTNT, TTOT, TTBE Elective | 2 | TTNT, TTOT, or TTBE Elective | 3 |
| 11 | 10 | ||
| Total Credits 21 | |||
Bible, Theology, and Ministry, B.A. - Christian Ministries and Leadership (BBCL) (a B.A. to M.A. program)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 103 or 165 | 3 | BBST 103 or 165 | 3 |
| CEED 150 | 3 | CEED 242 | 3 |
| ENGL 100 or 112 | 3 | CEED 254 | 3 |
| Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 4 | Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 4 |
| GNST 102 | 1 | HIST 100 or 101 | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits 30 | |||
| Second Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 209 or 210 | 3 | BBST 209 or 210 | 3 |
| CEED 255 | 3 | CEED 260 | 3 |
| Behavioral Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | Fine Arts (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| MATH 122 | 1 | Literature (see Core Corriculum) | 3 |
| Communication (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum) | 1 | MATH 121 | 1 |
| KNES 107 | 1 | ||
| 14 | 17 | ||
| Total Credits 31 | |||
| Third Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 251 | 3 | BBST 354 | 3 |
| BBST 306, 316, or 326 | 3 | CEED 326 | 3 |
| BBST 312 | 3 | CEED 330 | 3 |
| CEED 313 | 3 | ENGL 313 | 3 |
| CEED 415 | 3 | MATH 123 | 1 |
| TTSF 501 | 3 | ||
| Writing Competency Requirement | |||
| Graduation Petition due in Registrar's Office | |||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits 31 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BBST 365 | 3 | BBST 465 | 3 |
| CEED 465 | 7 | CEED 312 | 3 |
| HIST 200, 201, or POSC 225 | 3 | Philosophy (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| Master's level Evan./Miss./Int-Cul Ministry Elective | 3 | TTSF 503 | 3 |
| TTSF 505 | 0 | ||
| Master's level Ministry Skills Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 31 | |||
M.A. in Christian Ministries and Leadership (B.A. to M.A.)
| Fifth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| TTSF 504 | 1 | TTSF 506 | 0 |
| TTPT 703 | 3 | TTTH 623 | 3 |
| TTTH 521 | 3 | TTPT 730 | 3 |
| Evan./Miss./Int-Cul Ministry Elective | 3 | Leadership/Management Elective | 3 |
| Leadership/Management Elective | 3 | ||
| 10 | 12 | ||
| Total Credits 22 | |||
NOTE: The course sequence table is designed by the major department and is one way that the classes will work out properly in sequence for your major. However, there are alternative or flexible ways to rotate some of the classes within the same year/level and sometimes between year levels. Please contact your major department advisor to discuss flexible alternatives in scheduling the sequence of your classes.
Taking coursework during the summer session may also be an option to accelerate your degree path.
See Core Curriculum Program section for a list of approved Core Curriculum courses.
- Bible, Theology, and Biblical Languages
- Bible and Theology
- Christian Ministries
- Preaching and Pastoral Ministry
Bible, Theology, and Ministry, B.A. - Bible, Theology, and Biblical Languages (BBTL)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 101 | 4 | HNRS 105 | 4 |
| HNRS 102 | 4 | HNRS 106 | 4 |
| CEED 150 | 3 | MATH 122 | 1 |
| MATH 121 | 1 | KNES 107 | 1 |
| Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | BBST 311 | 3 |
| GNST 102 | 1 | Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 210 | 4 | HNRS 230 | 4 |
| HNRS 215 | 4 | HNRS 231 | 4 |
| MATH 123 | 1 | Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| BBST 312 | 3 | Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | ||
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 324 | 4 | HNRS 338 | 4 |
| HNRS 327 | 4 | BBST 455 | 3 |
| BBST 321 | 3 | BBST 413 | 3 |
| BBST 365 | 3 | BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 313 | 3 | KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum) | 1 |
| 17 | 14 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 440 | 4 | HNRS 450 | 4 |
| BBST 465 | 3 | HNRS 460 | 2 |
| BBST 414 | 3 | BBST 490 | 3 |
| BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 | BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 |
| BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 | ||
| 13 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
Bible, Theology, and Ministry, B.A. - Bible and Theology (BBBT)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 101 | 4 | HNRS 105 | 4 |
| HNRS 102 | 4 | HNRS 106 | 4 |
| Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 4 | Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 4 |
| CEED 150 | 3 | BBST 312 | 3 |
| GNST 102 | 1 | MATH 121 | 1 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 210 | 4 | HNRS 230 | 4 |
| HNRS 215 | 4 | HNRS 231 | 4 |
| MATH 122 | 1 | Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| KNES 107 | 1 | MATH 123 | 1 |
| BBST 311 | 3 | CEED 330 | 3 |
| CEED 254 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 324 | 4 | HNRS 338 | 4 |
| HNRS 327 | 4 | BBST 365 | 3 |
| ENGL 313 | 3 | BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 |
| BBST 413 | 3 | BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 |
| BBST 321 | 3 | ||
| 17 | 13 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 440 | 4 | HNRS 450 | 4 |
| BBST 465 | 3 | HNRS 460 | 2 |
| BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 | BBST 490 | 3 |
| BBST 455 | 3 | BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 |
| KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum) | 1 | General Elective | 1 |
| 14 | 13 | ||
| Total Credits 120 | |||
Bible, Theology, and Ministry, B.A. - Christian Ministries (BBCM)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 101 | 4 | HNRS 105 | 4 |
| HNRS 102 | 4 | HNRS 106 | 4 |
| CEED 150 | 3 | CEED 242 | 3 |
| Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 4 | Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 4 |
| GNST 102 | 1 | KNES 107 | 1 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 210 | 4 | HNRS 230 | 4 |
| HNRS 215 | 4 | HNRS 231 | 4 |
| CEED 255 | 3 | CEED 254 | 3 |
| Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | CEED 260 | 3 |
| MATH 121 | 1 | MATH 122 | 1 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 324 | 4 | HNRS 338 | 4 |
| HNRS 327 | 4 | CEED 326 | 3 |
| BBST 312 | 3 | CEED 330 | 3 |
| CEED 313 | 3 | CEED Elective | 2 |
| KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum) | 1 | MATH 123 | 1 |
| CEED Elective | 2 | ENGL 313 | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 440 | 4 | HNRS 450 | 4 |
| CEED 415 | 3 | HNRS 460 | 2 |
| CEED 465 | 7 | BBST 465 | 3 |
| CEED Elective | 2 | ||
| CEED 312 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Total Credits 123 | |||
Bible, Theology, and Ministry, B.A. - Preaching and Pastoral Ministry (BPPM)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 101 | 4 | HNRS 105 | 4 |
| HNRS 102 | 4 | HNRS 106 | 4 |
| CEED 150 | 3 | MATH 121 | 1 |
| BBST 311 | 3 | Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | BBST 312 | 3 |
| KNES 107 | 1 | ||
| GNST 102 | 1 | ||
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 210 | 4 | HNRS 230 | 4 |
| HNRS 215 | 4 | HNRS 231 | 4 |
| MATH 122 | 1 | Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| Foreign Language (see Core Curriculum) | 3 | BBST 365 | 3 |
| BBST 490 | 1 | BBST 321 | 3 |
| BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 17 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 324 | 4 | HNRS 338 | 4 |
| HNRS 327 | 4 | MATH 123 | 1 |
| KNES Activity (see Core Curriculum) | 1 | BBST 414 | 3 |
| BBST 413 | 3 | BBST 455 | 3 |
| BBST 490 | 1 | BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 313 | 3 | Science (see Core Curriculum) | 3 |
| 16 | 17 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HNRS 440 | 4 | HNRS 450 | 4 |
| BBST 465 | 3 | HNRS 460 | 2 |
| BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 | BBST 300/400 Elective | 3 |
| TTSF 501 | 3 | TTPT 610 | 3 |
| TTPT 591 | 1 | TTSF 503 | 3 |
| TTPT 609 | 3 | TTSF 505 | 0 |
| TTPT 592 | 0 | ||
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 132 | |||
