Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Humanities

(135 semester hour degree: Bible - 40 hours; General Studies - 80 hours; and Ministerial Studies - 15 hours)

Purpose: The two-fold purpose of the Bible and Humanities degree emphasis is to provide opportunity for advanced studies in philosophy, literature, and history, and to prepare students for graduate programs in Christian leadership. The program is based upon the assumption that effectiveness in ministry is enhanced by familiarity with the intellectual and historical conditions of one's culture.

Objectives: The Bible and Humanities program aims to equip graduates to . . .

  1. Think clearly and systematically about the enduring questions relating to knowledge of the world and human activity.
  2. Relate American and Western intellectual history to Christian theology and ministry.
  3. Think, read, and write at a level appropriate to graduate study.
  4. Defend Biblical Christianity against a wide range of present intellectual challenges.

Course Requirements:

Bachelor of Arts in Bible & Humanities Requirements
2010/2011 Catalog Revision
Program Advisor: G. Hartley

Bible Major 40 Credits Bible Introduction 6

BIN 110 Introduction to Biblical Study (3)
–OR–
BIN 112 Bible Survey (3)

BIN 330 Biblical Interpretation (3)

Biblical Languages 3 BIN 230 Intro to Biblical Languages (3)
Gospels 3 BNT 125 Introduction to the Life of Christ (3)
Church History 3 BNT 260 Foundation of Christianity (3)
Bible History 6 Choose two
BOT 216 Foundations of Hebrew History (3)
BOT 211 History of Israel (3)
BOT 220 Seminar in Genesis (2) + Biblical Research (1)*
BOT 225 Seminar in Samuel (2) + Biblical Research (1)*
BOT 226 Seminar in Kings(2) + Biblical Research (1)*
OT Prophets Elective 3 Choose One
BOT 315 Ezekiel and Daniel (3)
BOT 321 Minor Prophets (3)
BOT 240 Jeremiah (3)
BOT 245 Isaiah (3)
BOT 251 Amos and Hosea (2) + Biblical Research (1)
BOT 254 Postexilic Prophets (2) + Biblical Research (1)
Theology 8 BTH 123 Fundamentals of Christian Faith (2)
BTH 321 Introduction to Theology (3)
BTH 411 Pauline Theology (3)
Epistles Electives 4 Any BNT courses covering the New Testament Epistles.
Bible/Theology Elective 4 Any BNT, BOT, or BTH courses
FCC Bible Comp 0 Student may take the test during Senior Year
General Education
45 Credits
Composition 6 GEN 111 Composition I (3)
GEN 120 Composition II (3)
Social Science 3 GPS 110 General Psychology (3)
–OR–
GSO 220 Introduction to Sociology (3)
Apologetics 3 GPH 120  Introduction to Apologetics (3)
Evidences 3 GPH 240  Evidences (3) 
Restoration History 3 GHI 270 Restoration History (3)
Fine Arts 3 GDR 210 Performing Shakespeare (3)
Speech 3 GSP 235 Speech:  Pulpit (3)
–OR–
GSP 230 Speech:  Public (3)
Math/Science 3 Choose one
GMA 110 Finite Math (3)
GMA 120 Algebra (3)
GSC 210 Biology (3)
GSC 230 Ecology (3)
History Elective 3 Choose from GHI courses (other than GHI 220 or GHI 230).
Philosophy Elective 3 Choose from GPH courses
Humanities Elective 3 Any qualifying Humanities course
Bible Language 9 GLA 316 Greek II (3)
GLA 326 Greek III (3)
GLA 335 Greek IV (3)
–OR–
GLA 321 Hebrew II (3)
GLA 322 Hebrew III (3)
GLA 331 Hebrew IV (3)
Humanities Major
32 Credits
Humanities Core 18 GHU 310 Humanities I – Classical Antiquity (3)
GHU 320 Humanities II – Early Christianity (3)
GHU 330 Humanities III – Medieval & Renaissance (3)
GHU 340 Humanities IV – Reformation & Enlightenment (3)
GHU 350 Humanities V – Nineteenth Century (3)
GHU 360 Humanities VI – Twentieth Century (3)
Electives (to be developed later into specializations) 12 Choose from GHI, GLT, or GPH courses.  Also includes Heritage Tour, Great Books, or World Religions.
Advanced Writing 2 GEN 310 Advanced Research and Writing (2)
Ministry Division
18 Credits
Missions 3 MMI 120  Missions and Evangelism (3)
General Ministry 6 MIN 220 Ministry as Life’s Work (2)
MIN 225 Core Communication (1)
MIN 310 Models of Leadership (3)
Counseling 3 MCO 210 Introduction to Counseling (3)
Education Elective 3 MCE 350 Minister as Educator (3)
Administration 3 MPR 330 Church Administration (3)
Ministry Note: Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA for courses in the Ministry Division to graduate with this Specialization.  No internship is required for this program.