Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries Double Major

Requirements

Students majoring in biblical studies are required to choose a concentration from:

• General Biblical Studies
• Old Testament
• New Testament
• Jewish Studies
• Biblical Languages

In addition to the three core requirements (BCM 101, BCM 103 and BCM 308), the following courses are also required.

Biblical Interpretation (8 credits):

• BCM 220 - Introduction to Biblical Studies
• BCM 335 - Biblical Hermeneutics

Theology (8 credits) fulfills core theology requirement:

Note: Students in the biblical languages concentration may waive one theology requirement. 

• BCM 308 - Christian Theology
• BCM 243 - Justice and Mercy: Theological Anthropology
• BCM 245 - Ancient/Medieval Theology
• BCM 246 - Renewals and Reformations
• BCM 330 - Persecution to Empire:Theology, Politics, and Culture in Early Christianity
• BCM 350 - Trinity and Christology
• BCM 410 - Readings in Theology

Seminar (4 credits):

• BCM 492 - Senior Seminar in Biblical Studies

Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries Double Major

Biblical studies majors are encouraged to integrate their knowledge of scripture into the field of ministry by choosing a second major in Christian ministries.

• BCM 104 - Ecclesiology: The Church and Its Ministries
• BCM 253 - Leadership Theories and Practice
• BCM 260 - Christian Formation in Cultural Contexts
• BCM 321 - Evangelism and Discipleship
• BCM 425 - Practicum in Christian Ministries I
• BCM 426 - Practicum in Christian Ministries II
• BCM 491 - Senior Seminar in Christian Ministries
• And complete one concentration in youth ministries, global Christianity, pastoral ministries, or social impact ministries.