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Aug 31, 2024
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Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2018 - 2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biblical and Theological Studies Major: Biblical Literature 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.
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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Biblical and Theological Studies Major
Required Courses (37 Units)
Emphasis Courses (21 units)
Electives (6 units)
Select six units of the following:
- 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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