Biblical Studies (B.A.) - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Composition Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Liberal Arts Focus 1 | ||
| GREK 201 | Greek Grammar I | 3 |
| GREK 202 | Greek Grammar II | 3 |
| GREK 302 | Greek Syntax and Reading | 3 |
| GREK 401 | Greek Exegesis | 3 |
| Integrative Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 62-65 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
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Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) & EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) & THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| APOL 201 | Apologetics and Cultural Engagement 1 | 3 |
| GLST 220 | Intercultural Communication and Engagement 1 | 3 |
| PHIL 201 | Philosophy and Contemporary Ideas 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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Course may fulfill select general education requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| BIBL 350 | Introduction to Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BIBL 410 | Genesis | 3 |
| BIBL 425 | Romans | 3 |
| BIBL 450 | Daniel-Revelation | 3 |
| BIBL 480 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| RLST 489 | Religious Studies Capstone | 3 |
| THEO 350 | Methods and Issues in Theology | 3 |
| Choose three credit hours of the following: | 3 | |
Bible Elective 1 | ||
| Advanced Greek Reading | ||
| Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis | ||
| Choose three credit hours of the following: | 3 | |
Bible Elective 1 | ||
| Hebrew Grammar I 2 | ||
| Choose three credit hours of the following: | 3 | |
Bible Elective 1 | ||
| Hebrew Grammar II 2 | ||
| Choose three credit hours of an Old Testament Elective: | 3 | |
| Joshua thru Judges | ||
| Old Testament Poetical Books | ||
| Isaiah | ||
| Minor Prophets | ||
| Old Testament Theology | ||
| Choose three credit hours of a New Testament Elective: | 3 | |
| John | ||
| Pastoral Epistles and Leadership Development | ||
| Life of Christ | ||
| Acts | ||
| New Testament Theology | ||
| Choose six credit hours of the following: | 6 | |
| Biblical Archaeology | ||
| New Testament Backgrounds | ||
| Old Testament Backgrounds | ||
| Total Hours | 42 | |
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Choose a 300-400 level BIBL course not already required in the major
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HBRW 201 and HBRW 202 are required for the Linguistics Cognate
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 4-16 credit hours of Free Electives | 4-16 | |
| Total Hours | 4-16 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 25% Of major taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| Composition Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| MATH Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| Critical Thinking Elective (PHIL 201) 1 | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies Elective (APOL 201) 1 | 3 | |
| Natural Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| GREK 201 | Greek Grammar I | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| Communications Elective (GLST 220) 1 | 3 | |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| GREK 202 | Greek Grammar II | 3 |
| BIBL 350 | Introduction to Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15-18 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BIBL 410 | Genesis | 3 |
| BIBL 480 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BIBL Elective 3 | 3 | |
| HBRW 201 or BIBL ELECTIVE |
Hebrew Grammar I 4 or |
3 |
| GREK 302 | Greek Syntax and Reading | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 425 | Romans | 3 |
| BIBL 450 | Daniel-Revelation | 3 |
| BIBL Elective 3 | 3 | |
| HBRW 202 or BIBL ELECTIVE |
Hebrew Grammar II 4 or |
3 |
| GREK 401 | Greek Exegesis | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| RLST 489 | Religious Studies Capstone | 3 |
| Old Testament Elective 5 | 3 | |
| BIBL Elective or Biblical Language Elective 4,6 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Integrative Elective 1 | 3 | |
| New Testament Elective 7 | 3 | |
| THEO 350 | Methods and Issues in Theology | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 120-123 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives at www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling foundational skills requirements.
- 2
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information.
- 3
- 4
Choose a 300-400 level BIBL course not already required in the major.
- 5
Choose from: BIBL 311, BIBL 314, BIBL 316, BIBL 317, or BIBL 461.
- 6
- 7
Choose from: BIBL 323, BIBL 324, BIBL 330, BIBL 364, or BIBL 460.