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 courses and 281.

REL 221 - Introduction to Biblical Literature Credits: 4
or
REL 222 - Introduction to Old Testament Credits: 4
or
REL 223 - Introduction to New Testament Credits: 4
REL 281 - Introduction to World Religions Credits: 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 Bible Credits: 4
REL 322 - Prophets and Prophecy in the Hebrew Bible Credits: 4
REL 323 - Psalms, Wisdom, Apocalypse in the Hebrew Bible Credits: 4
REL 324 - Luke-Acts Credits: 4
REL 325 - Jesus and the Gospels Credits: 4
REL 326 - Bible and Archaeology Credits: 4
REL 327 - Late New Testament and Early Christian Writings Credits: 4
REL 328 - Johannine Literature Credits: 4
REL 329 - Studies in Scripture Credits: 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 take REL 490 .