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 30–46 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 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:

Biblical and Pastoral Ministry
Old Testament
New Testament
Bible Exposition
Ministry and Leadership
Theology: Greek Track
Theology: Non-Greek Track
Pastoral Care and Counseling
Philosophy

B.A. - M.Div. Concentration:

Divinity

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, Biblical and Pastoral Ministry, Old Testament, New Testament, Divinity and Theology: Greek Track:

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, Bible Exposition, Theology: Non-Greek Track, Philosophy, and Pastoral Care and Counseling:

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 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 $180 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

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses
Those selecting the concentrations in “Bible and Theology,” or in “Christian Ministries,” or in “Bible Exposition,” or in “Ministry and Leadership,” or in “Theology: Non-Greek,” or in “Pastoral Care and Counseling” meet the Core Curriculum Foreign Language requirement via the standard 8 credit methods. Those selecting the concentrations in “Bible, Theology, and Biblical Languages,” or in “Biblical and Pastoral Ministries,” or in “New Testament,” or in "Old Testament,” or in “Divinity,” or in “Theology: Greek” meet the Core Curriculum Foreign Language requirement by choosing either 12 credits of Greek or 9-12 credits of 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.
BBST 103	Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation
BBST 165	Foundations of Christian Thought
BBST 209	Old Testament History and Literature
BBST 210	New Testament History and Literature
BBST 251	Theology I
BBST 354	Theology II (counted as part of the major below)
BBST 365	Gospel, Kingdom, and Culture
BBST 300/400	Bible/Theology Elective (counted as part of the major below) ¹
BBST 300/400	Bible/Theology Elective
BBST 465	Integration Seminar (counted as part of the major below) ²
Program Core Courses		12
The following are the program core courses for B.A. Bible, Theology, and Ministry majors regardless of the concentration chosen.
CEED 150	Foundations of Ministry
BBST 312	Principles of Interpretation ¹
BBST 354	Theology II
BBST 465	Integration Seminar ²
Writing Competency Requirement can be met with ENGL 313 (Writing in the Disciplines).
Concentration Requirements
Select a concentration detailed below		30-46
Total Credits		42-58

¹: BBST 312 may be taken as the Core Curriculum BBST 300/400 Bible Elective.
²: BBST 465 Integration Seminar is a course offered in partnerships with various departments with a variety of different sections. Integration Seminar courses may be taken with different content for a maximum of 6 credits counted toward graduation. Those with the Christian Ministries concentration or with the Ministry and Leadership concentration are required to take BBST 4651 Integration Seminar: Christian Ministries.

Concentrations

Bible, Theology, and Biblical Languages

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Program Courses		12
Concentration-Specific Core Curriculum Foreign Language Courses
Select one set of biblical language courses
BLGR 101	Elementary Greek Grammar I
BLGR 102	Elementary Greek Grammar II
BLGR 201	Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis I
BLGR 202	Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis II
OR
BLHE 101	Elementary Hebrew Grammar I
BLHE 102	Elementary Hebrew Grammar II
BLHE 201	Intermediate Hebrew Grammar I
BLHE 202	Intermediate Hebrew Grammar II
Concentration Courses
BBST 311	Biblical Backgrounds	3
BBST 321	Historical Theology	3
BBST 409	Topics in Old Testament Ethics	3
BBST 413	Biblical Theology Seminar	3
BBST 414	Systematic Theology Seminar	3
BBST 455	Romans	3
CEED 445	Ministry Field Work	3
Elective Courses
Select 9 credits of 300/400-level Biblical and Theological Studies (BBST) electives.		9
Concentration Course Requirements: 30 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements		69
General Electives		9
Total Credits		120

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

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Program Courses		12
Concentration Courses
BBST 311	Biblical Backgrounds	3
BBST 321	Historical Theology	3
BBST 409	Topics in Old Testament Ethics	3
BBST 413	Biblical Theology Seminar	3
BBST 455	Romans	3
CEED 445	Ministry Field Work	3
Ministry Pairing: choose 1 pair of courses		6
Ministry Leadership pairing (2 courses)
CEED 254	Leadership Development
CEED 312	Christian Ministry Skills
OR
Teaching Scripture pairing (2 courses)
CEED 242	Psychology of Learning and Development
CEED 330	Biblical Interpretation and Teaching
Elective Courses
Select 9 credits of 300/400-level Biblical and Theological Studies (BBST) electives		9
Concentration Course Requirements: 33 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements		65
General Electives		10
Total Credits		120

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

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Program Courses		12
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
Specialization Courses
Select a specialization from the options detailed below		6
Concentration Course Requirements: 40 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements		65
General Electives		3
Total Credits		120

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 five specializations reflecting a broad variety of ministry options in this field: Children and Family, Diversified, Early Childhood Education, Nonprofit Leadership, or Youth. The Diversified specialization allows the student to design a program that best suits his/her vocational interests.

Children and family

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.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
CEED 433	Family Ministries in the Church	3
CEED 479	Programming for Christian Ministries	3

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. Students in the BBCL 4+1 accelerated master's program have this specialty with two graduate-level electives taken in the senior year.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Electives in potential ministry area (e.g., music, media, art, etc.)		3
CEED 400-level elective		3

Early Childhood Education

This specialization seeks to provide an introduction to the administration of education-based ministry programs specifically focused on early childhood.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Select two of the following 3-credit courses:		6
LEDU 335	Child Development: Birth through Adolescence (prerequisite waived by student's completion of CEED 242)
LEDU 356	Early Childhood Curriculum
LEDU 357	School/Family/Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Urban Settings
LEDU 358	Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings
LEDU 359	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.

Course List
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.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
CEED 441	Adolescent Culture and Development	3
CEED 479	Programming for Christian Ministries	3

B.A. to M.A. Programs

Biblical and Pastoral Ministry

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 Biblical and Pastoral Ministry. Upon successful completion of the Biblical and Pastoral Ministry concentration, students may enter into the Biblical 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 Biblical 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 Biblical 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.B.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; and the biblical language sequence (i.e., in Greek: BLGR 101, BLGR 102, BLGR 201, BLGR 202; or in Hebrew: BLHE 101, BLHE 102, BLHE 201, BLHE 202/TTOT 722).
Apply and be admitted to Talbot's M.A. in Christian Ministry and Leadership with a specialization in Biblical and Pastoral Ministry program. One of the required letters of recommendation must come from the director of the accelerated master's degree programs.

Students who are not admitted into Talbot's M.A.C.M.L.B.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.C.M.L, Biblical and Pastoral Ministry specialization.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Program Courses		12
Concentration-Specific Core Curriculum Foreign Language Courses
BLGR 101	Elementary Greek Grammar I
BLGR 102	Elementary Greek Grammar II
BLGR 201	Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis I
BLGR 202	Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis II
OR
BLHE 101	Elementary Hebrew Grammar I
BLHE 102	Elementary Hebrew Grammar II
BLHE 201	Intermediate Hebrew Grammar I
BLHE 202	Intermediate Hebrew Grammar II (taken as TTOT 722 in the sophomore, junior, or senior year)
Concentration Courses
BBST 311	Biblical Backgrounds	3
BBST 321	Historical Theology	3
BBST 409	Topics in Old Testament Ethics	3
BBST 413	Biblical Theology Seminar	3
BBST 414	Systematic Theology Seminar	3
BBST 455	Romans	3
BBST 490	Practicum: Accelerated Bible Programs ¹	2
Elective Courses
Select 6 credits of 300/400-level Biblical and Theological Studies (BBST) electives		6
Seniors in the Biblical and Pastoral Ministry concentration take the following graduate courses during their senior year:
TTNT 604	Exegesis in the Gospels	3
or TTNT 605	Exegesis in the Epistles
or TTOT 722	Hebrew Exegesis
TTPT 591	Field Apprenticeship I	1
TTPT 592	Field Apprenticeship II	0
TTPT 609	Expository 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
TTTH 521	Theology I: God, Scripture, Creation	3
Concentration Course Requirements: 42 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements		66-69
Total Credits		120-123

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 120-123 credits for the degree. (Biola’s undergraduate degree minimum is 120 credits).

Old Testament

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/TTOT 722.
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 accelerated master's degree 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.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Program Courses		12
Concentration-Specific Core Curriculum Foreign Language Courses
BLHE 101	Elementary Hebrew Grammar I
BLHE 102	Elementary Hebrew Grammar II
BLHE 201	Intermediate Hebrew Grammar I
BLHE 202	Intermediate Hebrew Grammar II (taken as TTOT 722 in the sophomore, junior, or senior year)
Concentration Courses
BBST 311	Biblical Backgrounds	3
BBST 321	Historical Theology	3
BBST 409	Topics in Old Testament Ethics	3
BBST 413	Biblical Theology Seminar	3
BBST 414	Systematic Theology Seminar	3
BBST 455	Romans	3
BBST 490	Practicum: Accelerated Bible Programs ¹	2
CEED 445	Ministry Field Work	3
Elective Courses
Select 6 credits of 300/400-level Biblical and Theological Studies (BBST) electives		6
Seniors in the Old Testament concentration 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 521	Theology I: God, Scripture, Creation	3
TTTH 623	Theology III: Spirit, Church, Last Things	3
TTOT 722	Hebrew Exegesis (may be taken in the sophomore, junior, or senior year)	3
Concentration Course Requirements: 44 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements		66
Total Credits		122

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 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).

New Testament

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 accelerated master's degree 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.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Program Courses		12
Concentration-Specific Core Curriculum Foreign Language Courses
BLGR 101	Elementary Greek Grammar I
BLGR 102	Elementary Greek Grammar II
BLGR 201	Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis I
BLGR 202	Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis II
Concentration Courses
BBST 311	Biblical Backgrounds	3
BBST 321	Historical Theology	3
BBST 409	Topics in Old Testament Ethics	3
BBST 413	Biblical Theology Seminar	3
BBST 414	Systematic Theology Seminar	3
BBST 455	Romans	3
BBST 490	Practicum: Accelerated Bible Programs ¹	2
CEED 445	Ministry Field Work	3
Elective Courses
Select 6 credits of 300/400-level Biblical and Theological Studies (BBST) electives		6
Seniors in the New Testament concentration 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
Concentration Course Requirements: 41 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements		69
Total Credits		122

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

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 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 accelerated master's degree 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.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Program Courses		12
Concentration Courses
BBST 311	Biblical Backgrounds	3
BBST 321	Historical Theology	3
BBST 409	Topics in Old Testament Ethics	3
BBST 413	Biblical Theology Seminar	3
BBST 455	Romans	3
BBST 490	Practicum: Accelerated Bible Programs ¹	2
CEED 445	Ministry Field Work	3
Ministry Pairing: choose 1 pair of courses		6
Ministry Leadership pairing (2 courses)
CEED 254	Leadership Development
CEED 312	Christian Ministry Skills
OR
Teaching Scripture pairing (2 courses)
CEED 242	Psychology of Learning and Development
CEED 330	Biblical Interpretation and Teaching
Elective Courses
Select 6 credits of 300/400-level Biblical and Theological Studies (BBST) electives		6
Seniors in the Bible Exposition concentration 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
Concentration Course Requirements: 44 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements		65
Total Credits		121

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).

Ministry and Leadership

Built upon the Christian Ministries concentration (see above), this concentration is designed to prepare students to pursue the accelerated BA-MA in Ministry and Leadership. Upon successful completion of the 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 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 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.C.M.L. in Ministry and Leadership program. One of the required letters of recommendation must come from the director of the accelerated master's degree programs.

Students who are not admitted into Talbot's M.A.C.M.L. in 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.C.M.L., Ministry and Leadership specialization.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Program Courses		12
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
Seniors in the Ministry and Leadership concentration 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
The 6-credit Diversified specialization in this concentration consists of two graduate-level electives taken in the senior year.
Select one of the following in the Evangelism, Missions, & Inter-cultural Ministry category:		3
TTPT 614	Church Growth and Church Planting in the USA
TTPT 623	The Asian Church in the American Society
Select one the following in the Ministry Skills category:		3
TTPT 607	Youth Ministry in Contemporary Culture
TTPT 613	Adult and Family Ministries in the Local Church
TTPT 722	Small Group Ministries
Concentration Course Requirements: 46 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements		65
Total Credits		123

With the major's core requirements (12), concentration requirements (46), plus the Core Curriculum requirements (which may vary), students with this concentration will earn a minimum of 120 credits for the degree.

Theology: Greek Track

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 Theology. Upon successful completion of the Theology concentration, students may enter into the M.A. in Theology and complete it in an accelerated format. The Theology: Greek Track 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 Theology: Greek Track 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 Theology: BBST 103, BBST 165, BBST 209, BBST 210, BBST 251, BBST 312, BBST 354, BBST 413, BBST 414, two BBST 300/400 electives; and BLGR 101, BLGR 102, BLGR 201, BLGR 202.
Apply and be admitted to Talbot's M.A. in Theology program. One of the required letters of recommendation must come from the director of the accelerated master's degree programs.

Students who are not admitted into Talbot's M.A. in Theology 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 Theology.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Program Courses		12
Concentration-Specific Core Curriculum Foreign Language Courses
BLGR 101	Elementary Greek Grammar I
BLGR 102	Elementary Greek Grammar II
BLGR 201	Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis I
BLGR 202	Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis II
Concentration Courses
BBST 311	Biblical Backgrounds	3
BBST 321	Historical Theology	3
BBST 409	Topics in Old Testament Ethics	3
BBST 413	Biblical Theology Seminar	3
BBST 414	Systematic Theology Seminar	3
BBST 455	Romans	3
BBST 490	Practicum: Accelerated Bible Programs ¹	2
CEED 445	Ministry Field Work	3
Elective Courses
Select 6 credits of 300/400-level Biblical and Theological Studies (BBST) electives		6
Seniors in the Theology Greek track concentration take the following graduate courses during their senior year:
TTBE 517	Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods	3
or TTTH 521	Theology I: God, Scripture, Creation
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
Concentration Course Requirements: 41 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements		69
Total Credits		122

¹: BBST 490 must be taken twice as a 1-credit course.

Theology: Non-Greek Track

Built upon Bible and Theology concentration (see above), this concentration is designed to prepare students to pursue the accelerated BA-MA in Theology. Upon successful completion of the Theology: Non-Greek Track concentration, students may enter into the M.A. in Theology and complete it in an accelerated format. The Theology: Non-Greek Track 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 Theology: Non-Greek Track 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 Theology: BBST 103, BBST 165, BBST 209, BBST 210, BBST 251, BBST 312, BBST 354, BBST 413, BBST 414, and two BBST 300/400 electives.
Apply and be admitted to Talbot's M.A. in Theology program. One of the required letters of recommendation must come from the director of the accelerated master's degree programs.

Students who are not admitted into Talbot's M.A. in Theology: Non-Greek Track may continue in the Bible & 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 Theology.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Program Courses		12
Concentration Courses
BBST 311	Biblical Backgrounds	3
BBST 321	Historical Theology	3
BBST 409	Topics in Old Testament Ethics	3
BBST 413	Biblical Theology Seminar	3
BBST 455	Romans	3
BBST 490	Practicum: Accelerated Bible Programs ¹	2
CEED 445	Ministry Field Work	3
Ministry Pairing: choose 1 pair of courses		6
Ministry Leadership pairing (2 courses)
CEED 254	Leadership Development
CEED 312	Christian Ministry Skills
OR
Teaching Scripture pairing (2 courses)
CEED 242	Psychology of Learning and Development
CEED 330	Biblical Interpretation and Teaching
Elective Courses
Select 6 credits of 300/400-level Biblical and Theological Studies (BBST) electives		6
Seniors in the Theology non-Greek track concentration 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
Concentration Course Requirements: 44 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements		65
Total Credits		121

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 but includes the bulk of the Bible Minor and 8 credits of a foreign language), students with this concentration will earn a minimum of 120-121 credits for the degree. (Biola’s undergraduate degree minimum is 120 credits).

Pastoral Care and Counseling

Built upon the Bible and Theology concentration (see above), this concentration is designed to prepare students to pursue the accelerated BA-MA in Pastoral Care and Counseling. Upon successful completion of the Pastoral Care and Counseling concentration, students may enter into the M.A. in Pastoral Care and Counseling (M.A.C.M.L.) and complete it in an accelerated format. The Pastoral Care and Counseling 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 Pastoral Care and Counseling 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 Pastoral Care and Counseling: BBST 103, BBST 165, BBST 209, BBST 210, BBST 251, BBST 312, BBST 354, BBST 413, and two BBST 300/400 electives.
Apply and be admitted to Talbot's M.A.C.M.L. in Pastoral Care and Counseling program. One of the required letters of recommendation must come from the director of the accelerated master's degree programs.

Students who are not admitted into Talbot's M.A.C.M.L. in Pastoral Care and Counseling 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.C.M.L., Pastoral Care and Counseling specialization.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Program Courses		12
Concentration Courses
BBST 311	Biblical Backgrounds	3
BBST 321	Historical Theology	3
BBST 409	Topics in Old Testament Ethics	3
BBST 413	Biblical Theology Seminar	3
BBST 455	Romans	3
BBST 490	Practicum: Accelerated Bible Programs ¹	2
CEED 445	Ministry Field Work	3
Ministry Pairing: choose 1 pair of courses		6
Ministry Leadership pairing (2 courses)
CEED 254	Leadership Development
CEED 312	Christian Ministry Skills
OR
Teaching Scripture pairing (2 courses)
CEED 242	Psychology of Learning and Development
CEED 330	Biblical Interpretation and Teaching
Elective Courses
Select 6 credits of 300/400-level Biblical and Theological Studies (BBST) electives		6
Seniors in the Pastoral Care and Counseling concentration take the following graduate courses during their senior year:
TTPT 693	Pastoral Care and Counseling Internship I	1
TTPT 702	Intermediate Pastoral Counseling	3
TTPT 707	Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling	2
TTSF 501	Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation	3
TTSF 503	Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation	3
TTSF 505	Talbot Spiritual Direction I	0
Concentration Course Requirements: 44 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements		65
Total Credits		121

¹: BBST 490 must be taken twice as a 1-credit course.

Philosophy

As of Fall 2024, this concentration is in teach-out phase; it is not open to new or readmit students.

Built upon the Bible and Theology concentration (see above), this concentration is designed to prepare students to pursue the accelerated BA-MA in Philosophy. Upon successful completion of the Philosophy concentration, students may enter into the M.A. in Philosophy and complete it in an accelerated format. The Philosophy 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 Philosophy 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 Philosophy: BBST 103, BBST 165, BBST 209, BBST 210, BBST 251, BBST 312, BBST 354, BBST 413, BBST 455; and two BBST 300/400 electives.
Apply and be admitted to Talbot's M.A. in Philosophy program. One of the required letters of recommendation must come from the director of the accelerated master's degree programs.

Students who are not admitted into Talbot's M.A. in Philosophy 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 Philosophy.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Program Courses		12
Concentration Courses
BBST 311	Biblical Backgrounds	3
BBST 321	Historical Theology	3
BBST 409	Topics in Old Testament Ethics	3
BBST 413	Biblical Theology Seminar	3
BBST 455	Romans	3
BBST 490	Practicum: Accelerated Bible Programs ¹	2
CEED 254	Leadership Development	3
CEED 330	Biblical Interpretation and Teaching	3
CEED 445	Ministry Field Work	3
Elective Courses
Select 6 credits of 300/400-level Biblical and Theological Studies (BBST) electives		6
Seniors in the Philosophy concentration may take the following graduate courses during their senior year:
TTPH 523	Metaphysics I	3
TTPH 544	Epistemology I	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
Concentration Course Requirements: 44 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements		65
Total Credits		121

¹: BBST 490 must be taken twice as a 1-credit course.

B.A. to M.Div. Program

Divinity

Built upon the Bible, Theology, and Biblical Languages concentration (see above), this concentration is designed to prepare students to pursue the accelerated BA-MDiv with a Pastoral and General Ministries specialization. Upon successful completion of the Divinity concentration, students may enter into the Pastoral and General Ministries specialization in the M.Div. and complete it in an accelerated format. The Divinity 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.Div. faster. As a 3+2 accelerated program, courses are scheduled such that students can complete the B.A. in three years utilizing summer courses and finishing the M.Div. in an additional 2 years.

Admission into Biola University does not guarantee admission into the Divinity 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.Div.: BBST 103, BBST 165, BBST 209, BBST 210, BBST 251, BBST 312, BBST 354, BBST 413, BBST 414, two BBST 300/400 electives (one must be in Apologetics); and the biblical language sequence (i.e., in Greek: BLGR 101, BLGR 102, BLGR 201, BLGR 202; or in Hebrew: BLHE 101, BLHE 102, BLHE 201, BLHE 202/TTOT 722).
Apply and be admitted to Talbot's M.Div. with a specialization in Pastoral and General Ministries program. One of the required letters of recommendation must come from the director of the accelerated master's degree programs.

Students who are not admitted into Talbot's M.Div. 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. With only a few alterations, a student could opt for Talbot's M.A. in Christian Ministry and Leadership with the Biblical and Pastoral Ministry specialization (see the BPPM concentration above).

For more information on the graduate curriculum, see the M.Div., Pastoral and General Ministries specialization.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Program Courses		12
Concentration-Specific Core Curriculum Foreign Language Courses
BLGR 101	Elementary Greek Grammar I
BLGR 102	Elementary Greek Grammar II
BLGR 201	Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis I
BLGR 202	Intermediate Greek Grammar and Exegesis II
OR
BLHE 101	Elementary Hebrew Grammar I
BLHE 102	Elementary Hebrew Grammar II
BLHE 201	Intermediate Hebrew Grammar I
BLHE 202	Intermediate Hebrew Grammar II (taken as TTOT 722 in the sophomore, junior, or senior year)
Concentration Courses
BBST 311	Biblical Backgrounds	3
BBST 321	Historical Theology	3
BBST 409	Topics in Old Testament Ethics	3
BBST 413	Biblical Theology Seminar	3
BBST 414	Systematic Theology Seminar	3
BBST 455	Romans	3
BBST 490	Practicum: Accelerated Bible Programs ¹	2
Seniors in the Divinity concentration take the following graduate courses during their senior year:
TTNT 604	Exegesis in the Gospels	3
or TTNT 605	Exegesis in the Epistles
TTNT 621	Life of Christ	3
or TTNT 757	Johannine Theology
TTOT 722	Hebrew Exegesis	2
TTPH 602	Apologetics	3
TTPT 591	Field Apprenticeship I	1
TTPT 592	Field Apprenticeship II	0
TTPT 609	Expository Preaching	3
or TTPT 610	Contemporary Biblical Preaching
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 771	Theology Seminar (Character of God) ²	3
Concentration Course Requirements: 44 credits
Core Curriculum Requirements		66-69
Total Credits		122-125

¹: BBST 490 must be taken twice as a 1-credit course.
²: Not required for Torrey students. See department for more information.

With the major's core requirements (12), concentration requirements (44), 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 122-125 credits for the degree. (Biola’s undergraduate degree minimum is 120 credits).

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:

Bible, Theology, and Biblical Languages
Bible and Theology
Christian Ministries

B.A. - M.A. Concentrations:

Biblical and Pastoral Ministry
Old Testament
New Testament
Bible Exposition
Ministry and Leadership
Theology: Greek Track
Theology: Non-Greek Track
Pastoral Care and Counseling
Philosophy

B.A. - M.Div. Concentration:

Divinity