Biblical & Educational Studies Major (B.S.)
Purpose
The Bachelor of Science in Biblical and Educational Studies major prepares individuals for future careers in biblical education within both Christian/private schools and church settings. The degree balances educating students in the Bible and the educational principles necessary for planning, organizing, and managing curriculum within a classroom setting. This split emphasis on both training in the Bible and education equips students to understand essential truths taught in the Bible and to effectively teach these truths to others.Program Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a broad base of general and professional knowledge.
- Plan effective instruction and select a variety of strategies based on developmental levels and individual needs in course case studies.
- Demonstrate the understanding of differentiated instruction.
- Demonstrate an understanding of classroom management to motivate students and maximize learning.
- Demonstrate behaviors of a reflective student and seek opportunities for professional development.
- Articulate and biblically justify essential truths of evangelical Christianity.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and content of the Bible.
- Demonstrate competence in the use of sound principles of biblical interpretation.