Religion, Biblical Studies, B.A.

Introductory Courses (12 Credits)

Biblical Language (4 Credits)

Students must take 4 credits in either Greek or Hebrew language.

Foundations (8 Credits)

Students must take one of the following 200-level coursesand281.

REL 221 - Introduction to Biblical LiteratureCredits:4
or
REL 222 - Introduction to Old TestamentCredits:4
or
REL 223 - Introduction to New TestamentCredits:4
REL 281 - Introduction to World ReligionsCredits:4

Advanced Courses (20 Credits)

Biblical Corpus Studies (8 or 12 credits). Students must take at least two of the following Religion courses, one in Old Testament and one in New Testament:

REL 321 - Pentateuch: The Torah of the Hebrew BibleCredits:4
REL 322 - Prophets and Prophecy in the Hebrew BibleCredits:4
REL 323 - Psalms, Wisdom, Apocalypse in the Hebrew BibleCredits:4
REL 324 - Luke-ActsCredits:4
REL 325 - Jesus and the GospelsCredits:4
REL 326 - Bible and ArchaeologyCredits:4
REL 327 - Late New Testament and Early Christian WritingsCredits:4
REL 328 - Johannine LiteratureCredits:4
REL 329 - Studies in ScriptureCredits:4

Electives (4 or 8 credits)

Students must take at least one Religion elective, not listed above, outside Biblical Studies (i.e. any non-biblical studies Religion course at the 300 level).

Research Seminar (4 Credits)

Students must take a 400 level research seminar.

Independent Study (1-4 Credits)

Students may takeREL 490.