Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Humanities

(135 semester hour degree: Bible - 30 hours; General Studies - 45 hours; and Ministerial Studies - 60 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:

Bible Major 30 Credits Bible Introduction 3 BIN 110 Introduction to Biblical Studies (3) –OR– BIN 112 Bible Survey (3)
Biblical Languages 3 BIN 230 Intro to Biblical Languages (3)
Gospels 3 BNT 111 Life of Christ I (3) or BNT 121 Life of Christ II (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)*
Theology 3 BTH 321 Introduction to Theology (3)
Bible/Theology Elective 9 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 110 Composition I (3) GEN 120 Composition II (3)
Social Science 3 GPS 110 General Psychology (3) –OR– GSO 220 Introduction to Sociology (3)
Evidences 3 GPH 110 Evidences (3)
Restoration History 3 GHI 270 Restoration History (3)
History 3 GHI 220 Western Civilization I (3) –OR– GHI 230 Western Civilization II (3)
Fine Arts 3 GMU 210 Introduction to Music (3) –OR– GDR 115 Drama Ministry (2) + Humanities elective (1)
Speech 3 GSP 235 Speech: Pulpit (3) –OR– GSP 230 Speech: Public (3)
Math Competency 0 GMA 050 Math Competency Test (0) –OR– Students demonstrate competency at enrollment
Math/Science 3 Choose one GMA 110 Finite Math (3) GMA 120 Algebra (3) GSC 210 Biology (3)
Apologetics 3 GPH 410 Apologetics (3)
Philosophy Elective 3 Choose from GPH courses
Humanities Elective 3 Any qualifying Humanities courses
Bible Language 9 GLA 326 Greek II (3) GLA 335 Greek III (3) GLA 346 Greek IV (3) –OR– GLA 322 Hebrew II (3) GLA 331 Hebrew III (3) GLA 341 Hebrew IV (3)
Humanities Major 42 Credits Advanced Writing 2 GEN 310 Advanced Research and Writing (2)
Philosophy Block 12 Choose from GPH courses
Literature Block 12 Choose from GLT courses
History Block 6 Choose from GHI courses
Electives 10 Choose from BIN 310 Canonics (2) BIN 320 Inspiration and Inerrancy (3) Or any other Humanities courses not taken to meet the above requirements
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 Any MCE course
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.