Bachelor of Science - Major Biblical Studies, Minor None

Bachelor of Science - Four Year Degree Program

Major: Biblical Studies

Program Coordinator: Israel Loken, Ph.D. 

Purpose and Objectives: The Biblical Studies major is designed to equip men and women with the skills necessary for ministry in a variety of contexts. Built on the foundation of inductive Bible interpretation, the program includes training in Christian Leadership and Biblical Counseling. Upon completion of the  program, successful students will be able to:

1. Defend biblically one’s position on major biblical interpretiveissues.
2. Learn and apply principles for Christianministry.
3. Categorize major doctrines of the Bible.

Graduation Requirements:

1. Successful completion of all admissions requirements including completion of high school diploma or GED
2. Minimum of 24 hours in major completed at CBS
3. Minimum of 120 hours tograduate
4. Satisfactory completion of all requirements on Official DegreePlan
5. Satisfactory completion of 2 units in Christian Service LearningProgram and 2 Spiritual Formation units
6. Cumulative 2.0 grade pointaverage
7. Academic advising sessions including pre and posttesting/measurements
8. Intent to Graduate Form filed by submitteddeadline
9. Graduation/Diplomafee
10. No unresolved disciplinary matter, including but not limited to, student code of conduct violations, library, or financialobligation
11. Completion of exit counseling for students with Stafford or PLUSloans
12. Approval by CBS faculty
13. See Graduation Requirements for additional requirement(s) for all academicprograms

MAJOR: BIBLICAL STUDIES

Minor: None

1 ASTR 2301 Astronomy may substitute for BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology

2 MSMN 1303 Principles of Biblical Teaching, Expository Preaching classes, MSPM 3300-3305, and MSWM 3323 Women Teaching Women may substitute for ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech. Expository Preaching classes, MSPM 3300-3305, are for men only. MSWM 3323 Women Teaching Women is for women only.

Suggested Sequence