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Beyond Bible core, the following are required for the majors in Biblical Studies:
Biblical Studies Major Curriculum
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Required for the Major | 18 | |
| BIBL 100 or 200 | Introduction to the Bible (Core Requirement) | 3 |
| BIBL 201 | Biblical Interpretation (Required for Majors) | 3 |
| BIBL 202W | Research Methods (Required for Majors) | 3 |
| THEO 110 | Introduction to Christian Spirituality (Core Requirement) | 3 |
| THEO 240 | Introduction to Christian Theology (Core Requirement) | 3 |
| BIBL 440 | Senior Seminar (Required for Majors) | 3 |
| Canon Courses: (Pick 4-12 hours) | ||
| BIBL 310 | Torah | 3 |
| BIBL 320 | Prophets | 3 |
| BIBL 350 | Wisdom and Poetry | 3 |
| BIBL 360 | Jesus and the Gospels | 3 |
| BIBL 370 | Paul: Life and Letters | 3 |
| BIBL 390 | Apocalyptic | 3 |
| Elective Courses: (Pick 2–6 hours) | ||
| BIBL 325 | Women in Scripture | 3 |
| BIBL 335 | Judaism and Jesus | 3 |
| BIBL 355 | Film and the Bible (Fulfills “Arts” Core Requirement) | 3 |
| BIBL 365 | Sex, Violence, & the Bible (Fulfills “Justice” Core Requirement) | 3 |
| BIBL 375 | The Marginalized and the Bible (Fulfills “Justice” Core Requirement) | 3 |
| BIBL 385 | The Sermon on the Mount | 3 |
Biblical Studies Major with Languages Minor Curriculum
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Required for the Major | 18 | |
| BIBL 100 or 200 | Introduction to the Bible (Core Requirement) | 3 |
| BIBL 201 | Biblical Interpretation (Required for Majors) | 3 |
| BIBL 202W | Research Methods (Required for Majors) | 3 |
| THEO 210 | Introduction to Christian Spirituality (Core Requirement) | 3 |
| THEO 240 | Introduction to Christian Theology (Core Requirement) | 3 |
| BIBL 440 | Senior Seminar (Required for Majors) | 3 |
| Canon Courses: (Pick 4-12 hours) | ||
| BIBL 310 | Torah | 3 |
| BIBL 320 | Prophets | 3 |
| BIBL 350 | Wisdom and Poetry | 3 |
| BIBL 360 | Jesus and the Gospels | 3 |
| BIBL 370 | Paul: Life and Letters | 3 |
| BIBL 390 | Apocalyptic | 3 |
| Elective Courses: (Pick 1–3 hours) | ||
| BIBL 325 | Women in Scripture | 3 |
| BIBL 335 | Judaism and Jesus | 3 |
| BIBL 355 | Film and the Bible (Fulfills “Arts” Core Requirement) | 3 |
| BIBL 365 | Sex, Violence, & the Bible (Fulfills “Justice” Core Requirement) | 3 |
| BIBL 375 | The Marginalized and the Bible (Fulfills “Justice” Core Requirement) | 3 |
| BIBL 385 | The Sermon on the Mount | 3 |
| Language Courses: (Pick 101-102 sequence–6 hours) | ||
| GREE 101 | Biblical Greek I | 3 |
| GREE 102 | Biblical Greek II | 3 |
| HEBR 101 | Biblical Hebrew I | 3 |
| HEBR 102 | Biblical Hebrew II | 3 |