Bible and Theology
Overview
The B.A.Min. degree with a Bible and Theology major is the primary degree offered to persons who desire a program in preparation for graduate work in a related content area or to support ministry in fields or organizations supportive of the mission of the church and the redemptive work of God in this world. This program provides extensive training in the exegetical study of Christian Scripture and the theological content flowing from scriptural sources. Students completing this program will have an advanced understanding of biblical literature, will possess strong exegetical skills, and will gain theological understandings applicable to contemporary ministry and social issues. Persons may fulfill education requirements for ordination as elder in the Church of the Nazarene by taking additional courses as listed at the end of this section.
Objectives
Completion of this program should enable the student to:
- Identify the intended message of biblical passages.
- Demonstrate exegetical skill in the interpretation of biblical texts.
- Relate the message of the biblical text to a contemporary audience.
Program Requirements (Traditional Structure)
General Education Core Requirements
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| | English Language/Communication | 6 |
| | (composition course with research component required) | |
| | Social Sciences | 6 |
| | Humanities | 3 |
| | Science | 3 |
| | Math | 3 |
| | History | 3 |
| GEN1003 | Lifelong Learning Skills | 3 |
| SPE1003 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
| THE1023 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| THE3013 | Introduction to Christian Thought | 3 |
| | General Education Electives | 9 |
| | | 45 hours |
Bible and Theology Core Requirements
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| BIB1013 | Introduction to the Old Testament | 3 |
| BIB1023 | Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| BIB2003 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BIB2013 | Pentateuch | 3 |
| BIB2033 | New Testament Gospels | 3 |
| BIB3013 | Hebrew Prophets or | 3 |
| | BIB3023 Poetic and Wisdom Literature or | |
| | BIB3123 O.T. Historical Books | |
| BIB3053 | Pauline Epistles or | 3 |
| | BIB3063 Book of Acts | |
| THE2013 | Doctrine of Holiness | 3 |
| THE3023 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| THE3033 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| | | 30 hours |
Courses Specific to the Bible and Theology Major
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| BIB3013 | Hebrew Prophets or | 3 |
| | BIB3023 Poetic and Wisdom Literature or | |
| | BIB3123 O.T. Historical Books | |
| | majors complete a second of these courses; first one completed as part of the Bible core requirements | |
| BIB3053 | Pauline Epistles or | 3 |
| | BIB3063 Book of Acts | |
| | majors complete the second course; first one completed as part of the Bible core requirements | |
| BIB/THE | Bible (BIB) or Theology (THE) course not otherwise required | 6 |
| OTR2013 | Global Evangelism | 3 |
| BIB4081 | Senior Ministry Integration I | 1 |
| BIB4091 | Senior Ministry Integration II | 1 |
| | | 17 hours |
| | Electives or Minor Courses | 28 hours |
120 hours total required for graduation
Program Requirements (Salvation Army)
General Education Core Requirements (Transfer Block)
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| | English Language/Communication | 6 |
| | Social Sciences | 6 |
| | Humanities | 3 |
| | Science | 3 |
| | History | 3 |
| | General Education Electives (from any division above) | 3 |
| | General Education Bible/Theology Electives (To include the following: OT Survey (3), NT Survey (3) Formation and Discipleship (3), Introduction to Christian Theology (3), Systematic Theology (6) | 18 |
| | General Education Electives | 18 |
| | | 60 hours |
TSA AdVantage Core Requirements
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| MTH1003 | General Mathematics | 3 |
| GEN1001 | Online Orientation | 1 |
| BLE3604 | Adult and Professional Development | 4 |
| BIB3634 | Biblical Leadership Principles | 4 |
| THE3624 | Holiness and the Life of the Believer | 4 |
| SAR3614 | Stewardship and Fundraising | 4 |
| SAR3624 | Doing Church as Mission | 4 |
| SAR3634 | Social Aspects of Ministry | 4 |
| | | 28 hours |
Courses Specific to the Bible and Theology Major
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| BIB2003 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BIB2013 | Pentateuch | 3 |
| BIB2033 | New Testament Gospels | 3 |
| BIB3013 | Hebrew Prophets or | 6 |
| | BIB3023 Poetic and Wisdom Literature or | |
| | BIB3123 O.T. Historical Books | |
| | must complete two of the above three courses | |
| BIB3053 | Pauline Epistles | 3 |
| BIB3063 | Book of Acts | 3 |
| BIB4081 | Senior Ministry Integration I | 1 |
| BIB4091 | Senior Ministry Integration II | 1 |
| BIB/THE | Bible (BIB) or Theology (THE) course not otherwise required | 3 |
| OTR2013 | Global Evangelism | 3 |
| SPE3003 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| | | 32 hours |
120 hours total required for graduation
Ordination Education Requirements
Persons may fulfill education requirements for ordination in the Church of the Nazarene either as elder or deacon by completing the following courses in addition to the major in Bible and Theology (Traditional Structure). Please be advised, districts may require additional coursework.
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| CEM2133 | Leadership of Christian Educational Ministries | 3 |
| OTR4013 | Developing a Missional Church | 3 |
| PAS2013 | The Practice of Christian Ministry | 3 |
| PAS2023 | History and Polity of the Church of the Nazarene | 3 |
| PAS3023 | Pastoral Care and Counseling | 3 |
| PAS3033 | Christian Preaching I | 3 |
| PAS3043 | Christian Preaching II | 3 |
| PAS4023 | Church Administration and Finance | 3 |
| | | 24 hours |