Biblical, Religious and Theological Studies Minor

Program Director: Darren Duerksen, Ph.D.

Overview

A minor in Biblical, Religious, and Theological studies exposes the student to a range of courses in Bible, religious studies, and theology. 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.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

1. Biblical Literacy & Interpretation: Students will demonstrate knowledge of Old and/or New Testament biblical texts (with reference to their literary, historical, and social settings) and the application of appropriate exegetical methods to their interpretation of these texts while generating theological syntheses from those texts.
2. Theological, Ethical, & Moral Reasoning: Students will exhibit competency in critical assessment of Christian theological and ethical positions within their contexts, with a special focus on Anabaptist perspectives.
3. Religious Literacy & Interfaith Perspectives: Students will demonstrate an understanding of dimensions of diverse religious traditions and the ways in which Christian and other religious communities engage each other.

Locations Offered

Main Campus Fresno