Biblical Studies

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Are you considering a career in faith-based charities, organizations, camps, schools, a local church, or other groups that help advance God’s work? Majoring in Biblical Studies furnishes you with the specific skill sets needed to effectively serve God in these ministries.

In addition to Bible courses, your studies include a broad-based liberal arts core of math, science, literature, music, communications, and history.

Career Options

• Local church worker • Faith-based charity worker • Ministry support organization worker • Christian camp leader • Assistant pastor • Youth pastor

Some careers and employment positions require graduate degrees, specialized training, or additional certificates and licenses.

alumni spotlight STEVEN & MEGAN THOMPSON

Steven (’17, ’19) and Megan (Rediske, ‘20) Thompson live in Pana, IL. Steven graduated with a BA in Pastoral Studies and a Master of Divinity. Megan graduated with a degree in Missions. Steven currently serves as Associate Pastor at First Baptist Church where he works with the youth and oversees the music. Steven said, “MBU prepared me for the pastorate by giving me a strong theological foundation. The teachers were also able to speak their life experience into the classes and give practical ministry advice.”

Code Course

Hours Bible and Theology Requirements (32 hours) BIBI 111 Old Testament Survey 3 BIBI 112 New Testament Survey 3 BIBC 230 Christian Life, Leadership, and Evangelism 3 BIBI 315 Bible Doctrine 1 3 BIBI 316 Bible Doctrine 2 3 BIBC 321 Baptist Heritage 3 BIPH 330 Introduction to Philosophy 2 BIPH 332 Ethics 2 BIPH 433 Apologetics 2 BIBI 480 Biblical Studies Seminar ^ 2 BIPA 480 Pastoral Studies Seminar ^ 2

Bible Electives (6 hours) BIBI 300 Hebrew History BIBI 305 Genesis BIBI 330 Proverbs and Ecclesiastes BIBI 338 Matthew BIBI 341 Luke BIBI 345 Gospel of John BIBI 351 Acts BIBI 358 Romans BIBI 361 1 and 2 Corinthians BIBI 371 Galatians BIBI 384 James and 1 Peter BIBI 386 Johannine Epistles BIBI 390 Daniel and Revelation BIBI 396 Pauline Epistles Graduate Level Bible Exposition course Greek Exegesis course 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Bible and Church Ministries Electives (18 Hours) (excluding BIPA courses)

Language (12 Hours) Choose two years of the same language Biblical Greek or Foreign Language

Liberal Art Courses (20 Hours)

^ BIBI 480: female, non-Greek students ; BIPA 480: male, Greek students

Course Distribution

Bible and Theology Requirements Bible and Church Ministries Courses Biblical Greek or Foreign Language Minor Liberal Arts Courses Liberal Arts Core Open Electives

Minimum Hours Required

32 18 12 18 20 25 3 128

Suggested Schedule

Year 1

Old Testament Survey 3 Bible, Church Ministries Elective 3 English Composition 1 3 The Modern World 3 Music Elective 2 Math or Science Elective 3 17 New Testament Survey 3 Bible, Church Ministries Elective3 Liberal Arts Course 3 English Composition 2 3 Fund. of Public Speaking 2 Math or Science Elective 3 17

Year 2

Christian Life, Leadership, and Evangelism 3 Bible, Church Ministries Elective3 Language Elective 3 Liberal Arts Course 3 Minor 3 15

Year 3

Bible Doctrine 1 3 Bible, Church Ministries Elective3 Ethics 2 Language Elective 3 Liberal Arts Course 3 Minor 3 17 Baptist Heritage 3 Bible, Church Ministries Elective3 Language Elective 3 Liberal Arts Course 3 Minor 3 15

Bible Doctrine 2 3 Bible, Church Ministries Elective 3 Language Elective 3 Liberal Arts Course 3 Minor 3 15

Year 4

Introduction to Philosophy 2 Bible Elective 3 Bible Elective 3 Liberal Arts Course 3 Minor 3 Open Elective 3 17 Biblical Studies Seminar ^ 2 Pastoral Studies Seminar ^ 2 Apologetics 2 Liberal Arts Courses 5 Minor 3 Literature Elective 3 15

See page 26 for General Education Core requirements. Humanities Electives (6) are met by Language requirement in the major.