Bachelor
of Biblical Studies

Study the Bible in depth while developing the professional skills to serve wherever God leads.

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4 Year Degree

8 Week Terms

1 International Mission Trip

Nashville or Online

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What is Biblical Studies?

Most Christians spend a lifetime reading the Bible. Biblical Studies invites you to spend four years studying it carefully.

You'll examine the historical, literary, theological, and cultural context of Scripture while learning how the books of the Bible fit together into one unified story of redemption. Along the way, you'll develop the ability to interpret Scripture responsibly, teach it faithfully, and apply it wisely.

This degree is designed for students who want more than a general understanding of the Bible.

It prepares graduates to think critically, communicate clearly, and handle one of history's most influential collections of writings with humility and confidence.

What You’ll Learn

  • Strengthen your communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills through general education courses that prepare you for education, work, and life.

    Featured Courses:

    • College Composition

    • Analytical Approaches to Literature

    • Math for Life Application

    • Intro to Public Health

    • History of Christianity

    • Psychology and Faith Development

  • Move beyond broad surveys into sustained study of Scripture. Explore individual books, learn biblical interpretation, and trace God's redemptive story from Genesis through the New Testament.

    Featured Courses

    • Genesis

    • Exodus

    • Reading the Tanak

    • Reading the Gospels

    • The Gospel of John

    • Romans

  • Develop the tools to understand Scripture in its historical, literary, and theological context while engaging the original languages and major doctrines of the Christian faith.

    Featured Courses

    • Intro to Biblical Interpretation

    • Hebrew I and II or

    • Greek I and II

    • Historical Theology

    • Systematic Theology

    • Paul the Apostle & Theologian

  • Develop the skills to teach, preach, and communicate God's Word with clarity. Complement your biblical training with professional development and an international immersion that helps you apply Scripture across cultures.

    Featured Courses

    • Preaching Skills

    • Professional Skills

    • Ministerial Skills

    • Immersion I Field Experience

    • Senior Portfolio

    • The Body of Christ

  • Graduate with up to 8 units of Professional Development, pairing your biblical education with workplace apprenticeships, preparing you for employment alongside a life of ministry.

    Complete one international mission experiences, spending a month abroad while serving with the mission organization of your choice while earning college credit.

Signature Experiences

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Professional Apprenticeship

Graduate with documented workplace experience, professional references, and practical skills employers value.

International Immersion

Complete an international ministry experience where classroom learning is put into practice alongside believers in another culture.

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Deep Biblical Scholarship

Spend four years wrestling with one of history’s most influential and demanding collections of writings.

Where Can This Degree Take You?

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Our graduates serve in churches, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and communities around the world. Some continue to seminary or graduate school, while others apply their biblical training to careers in education, ministry, business, and nonprofit leadership.

  • Churches

  • Christian Schools

  • Nonprofit Organizations

  • Missions Agencies

  • Graduate & Seminary Programs

  • Business & Professional Careers

  • Community Leadership

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Graduate Schools our Alumni Have Attended

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Many graduates continue their education in seminary, law, education, counseling, healthcare, business, and other graduate programs.

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Emily (Marotta) Reynolds

Class of 2025
Immersion Destination: Uganda
Graduate School: Capital Seminary and Graduate School at Lancaster Bible College
Job After Graduation: Foster Care Case Manager

Emily's study of Scripture and international immersion in Uganda gave her a deeper understanding of God's heart for a broken world and His call to care for the vulnerable. Through her Professional Development placements with the CASE after-school program and a local church youth group, she learned to build relationships, serve faithfully, and invest in the lives of young people. Today, she serves as a Foster Care Coordinator while pursuing a Master of Social Work at Capital Seminary & Graduate School, carrying the hope of Christ into difficult situations with wisdom, compassion, and a deep commitment to children and families.

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