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Aug 31, 2024
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Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2020 - 2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biblical and Theological Studies Major: Biblical Studies Emphasis B.A.
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Program Director: Melanie Howard, Ph.D.
Overview
The biblical and theological studies major nurtures faithful and critical reflection on Christian tradition through two primary lenses: the study of Scripture and the study of theological and ethical discourse. Students are invited to delight in a richer understanding of and witness to the Scriptures in conversation with both the Christian church and the world. A majority of graduates pursue careers in church or church-related ministry; some pursue graduate studies in Bible, theology, or religious studies. Other graduates have been successful in careers in law, community transformation, business, consulting, and teaching.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will exhibit competence in fundamental academic skills, including communication, information literacy, and research.
- Students will accurately summarize the contents of a selection of biblical texts.
- Students will describe basic elements of the literary, historical, and social contexts of the Old and New Testament.
- Students will use the tools and methods of academic biblical exegesis.
- Students will generate theological syntheses from biblical texts.
- Students will demonstrate familiarity with the disciplines of Christian theology and ethics by accurately describing major figures and themes.
- Students will critically assess theological and ethical approaches and the contexts out of which these emerge.
- Students will formulate coherent perspectives on moral and ethical issues.
- Students will articulate Anabaptist theological and ethical principles for faith and life.
- Students will summarize major issues and events in the history of the church.
- Students will demonstrate understanding of and respect for different cultural and religious traditions.
- Students will describe the integration of their academic biblical and theological learning, faith commitments, and lived practice.
Locations Offered
Main Campus Fresno
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Required Core (13-15 Units)
Emphasis Courses (18 units, assuming 3 unit crossover with General Education BLIT course)
- BIB 304 - Paul and His Letters Credits 3
- BIB 442 - Biblical Interpretation: 19th-21st Centuries Credits 3
- 3 Units OT Biblical Literature. Select from the following:
BLIT 310 , BLIT 311 , BLIT 312 , BLIT 315 , BLIT 316 , BLIT 317 , BLIT 319 , BLIT 320 , BLIT 321 , BLIT 322 , BLIT 323 , BLIT 324 , BLIT 325 , BLIT 326 , BLIT 327 , BLIT 360H or BLIT 400 - 3 Units of NT Biblical Literature. Select from the following:
BLIT 313 , BLIT 330 , BLIT 331 , BLIT 332 , BLIT 333 , BLIT 334 , BLIT 335 , BLIT 336 , BLIT 337 , BLIT 338 , BLIT 338H , BLIT 339 , BLIT 340 , BLIT 341 , BLIT 342 , BLIT 343 , BLIT 345 , BLIT 346 , BLIT 347 , BLIT 348 , BLIT 349 , BLIT 365 or BLIT 400 - 3 Units of Any Biblical Literature. Select from the following:
BLIT 310 , BLIT 311 , BLIT 312 , BLIT 313 , BLIT 315 , BLIT 316 , BLIT 317 , BLIT 319 , BLIT 320 , BLIT 321 , BLIT 322 , BLIT 323 , BLIT 324 , BLIT 325 , BLIT 326 , BLIT 327 , BLIT 330 , BLIT 331 , BLIT 332 , BLIT 333 , BLIT 334 , BLIT 335 , BLIT 336 , BLIT 337 , BLIT 338H , BLIT 338 , BLIT 339 , BLIT 340 , BLIT 341 , BLIT 342 , BLIT 343 , BLIT 345 , BLIT 346 , BLIT 347 , BLIT 348 , BLIT 349 , BLIT 360H , BLIT 365 or BLIT 400
Two semesters of one biblical language. Select from the following:
Electives
Select 6 units minimum
- BIB, any 300- or 400-level course with this prefix (except BIB-300, BIB-314, BIB-446, BIB-449, BIB-451, and BIB-453)
- BLIT, any 300- or 400-level course with this prefix
- GRK, any course with this prefix
- HEB, any course with this prefix
- MIN, any 300- or 400-level course with this prefix
- REL, any 300- or 400-level course with this prefix
- THEO, any 300- or 400-level course with this prefix
Note
Students may cross over no more than one focus series course with coursework in the major.
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