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BA in Biblical Studies

We’ve designed our BA in Biblical Studies to give you a rigorous introduction to the scholarly study of Scripture.

Your professors will train you to think critically, constructively, and theologically about your faith and the Bible. They are passionate about bringing God’s Scripture to their students and empowering them to understand its meaning and significance in their own lives. As a student, you’ll take courses in Second Temple Judaism, Greek, Hebrew, homiletics, and more. By the end of your studies, you’ll have the skills to work in a teaching ministry in a local church and the knowledge that could take you to graduate school.

Our goals for this major are that you would be able to interpret the Bible based on its original languages in both the Old and New Testament, that you would come to know the social and historical context behind Scripture, and that you would be able to interpret Scripture from the viewpoint of a first generation Christian. Most importantly, we hope to bring you back again and again to God’s love for us—and inspire you to love Him more.

Potential Careers

Church Leadership
Teaching or Preaching in the Local Church
Further Seminary or Graduate Level Studies

Course List

BI 393
Second Temple Judaism
A study of the history and literature of the Intertestamental Period with particular emphasis given to connections between the Old and New Testaments as well as to developments that aid in the understanding of the writings of the New Testament. Students will be familiarized with political, social, and cultural issues related to understanding this historical period through the use of primary and secondary reading and through a focused and guided research project.
BI 417
Text and Canon of the Bible
An examination of the historical, theological, and textual factors involved in the development of the Biblical canon, covering both what became the Old and New Testaments and what did not.
BL 243
Elementary Greek I
An introduction to the basic elements of New Testament Greek, with a special emphasis upon grammatical forms, functions, and vocabulary as they relate to a better understanding of the New Testament.
BL 244
Elementary Greek II
A continuation of BL 243 Greek I with further introduction to the basic elements of New Testament Greek, with a special emphasis upon grammatical forms, functions, and vocabulary as they relate to a better understanding of the New Testament. Prerequisite: BL 243.
BL 321
Elementary Hebrew I
A study of elementary Hebrew grammar, syntax and vocabulary, with emphasis upon the attainment of skill in reading from the Hebrew Bible.
BL 322
Elementary Hebrew II
A continuation of BL 321 with further study of elementary Hebrew grammar, syntax and vocabulary, with emphasis upon the attainment of skill in reading from the Hebrew Bible. Prerequisite: BL 321.
BL 409
Greek Exegesis
By building on Greek basics, this course will emphasize using the Greek New Testament in the exegetical (interpretative) process. Students will develop a method for using the Greek text, English translations, and other appropriate tools to understand the context, grammar, syntax, word meanings, theology, and contemporary meaning of New Testament texts. Attention will be given to how to use the New Testament in preaching and teaching. Prerequisites: BL 243 and 244.
BL 410
Hebrew Exegesis
By building on Hebrew basics, this course will emphasize using the Hebrew Old Testament in the exegetical (interpretative) process. Students will develop a method for using the Hebrew text, English translations, and other appropriate tools to understand the context, grammar, syntax, word meanings, theology, and contemporary meaning of Old Testament texts. Attention will be given to how to use the Old Testament in preaching and teaching. Prerequisites: BL 321 and 322.
CM 438
Expository Teaching
A study and practicum on advanced teaching methods based on exegetical and literary principles in the Old and New Testaments.
PR 308
Homiletics
A course providing the theological basis for preaching and the basic techniques necessary for sermon construction and delivery.

Student Testimonials

Hear from students who've earned a BA in Biblical Studies
  • “My position as pastor provides me with an excellent outlet for everything I have learned from LCU and a venue to fulfill my dream of spreading the Gospel. The Bible is the most important text in the world and it needs to be taught more than anything else."
    — Joseph Mangano
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