Biblical Studies
Overview
Biblical studies programs focus on the Old and New Testaments.Students learn to interpret the Bible in religious and ethical terms. They may prepare to work in Christian religious vocations.
Biblical studies programs include topics such as:
- Christian Bible and literature
- Jewish Bible and literature
- Biblical theology
Schools
Some community colleges and two-year schools offer associate degree programs in Biblical studies. An associate degree program usually takes two years of full-time study.
Many colleges and universities offer bachelor's degrees in Biblical studies. A bachelor's degree usually takes about four years of full-time study.
Several universities offer graduate degrees in Biblical studies. A master's degree typically requires two years of study beyond a bachelor's degree. Doctoral (PhD) degree programs usually require two or more years of study beyond the master's degree.
See schools that offer this program.
Related Educational Programs
- Biblical Language and Literature
- Christian Studies
- Hebrew Language and Literature
- History
- Islamic Studies
- Jewish Studies
- Ministry
- Missions and Missionary Studies
- Pastoral Studies and Counseling
- Rabbinical and Talmudic Studies
- Religious Education
- Religious Studies
- Theology and Pre-Theology
Related Careers
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Program Admission
You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.
Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:
- English Composition
- Public Speaking
- Second Language
- World History
Typical Course Work
Program Courses
This program typically includes courses in the following subjects:
- Acts and Pauline Literature
- Biblical Hermeneutics
- English Composition
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Johannine Literature and the General Epistles
- Old Testament Narrative and Law
- Old Testament Poetry and Wisdom
- Old Testament Prophetic Literature
- Speech Communication
- Synoptic Gospels
- Systematic Theology
- Western Religious Traditions
Things to Know
Some programs require you to learn biblical Hebrew or Greek so you can read the bible in the original languages.
Schools
King-Snohomish Area
Northwest University
- Bible and Theology
Seattle Bible College
- Biblical Studies
- Supernatural Discipleship
Seattle Pacific University
- Christian Scripture
Spokane Area
Whitworth University
- Theology--Biblical Studies
Tacoma Area
Western Reformed Seminary
- Biblical Studies--New Testament
- Biblical Studies--Old Testament