Biblical Studies

4 Years

Degree Overview

Degree
Biblical Studies (B.S. or B.A.)

Credits
122-142

Average Completion Time
4 Years

Format
Classes Available on-campus or fully online

Related Degrees

Available Degree Emphases or Minors

Bible Exposition Emphasis
Bible Exposition and Greek Emphases
Biblical Counseling Emphasis or Minor
Biblical Foundations Emphasis
Communications Minor
Local Church Discipleship Ministries Emphasis
Women’s Ministry Emphasis or Minor

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Prepare for Your Career with a Solid Biblical Foundation

This incredibly flexible major offers eight different areas of concentration to effectively prepare you for whatever career path you choose! The Biblical Studies program will help you in your role as a husband, wife, mom, dad, hard-working employee, and as a faithful servant in your local church. Take a missions trip, serve in Chorale, and mentor younger students during your time at Faith!

The Biblical Studies major allows students to pursue collegiate coursework with an expanded major in Bible exposition. In addition to the required subjects, this major has two basic components–a Biblical Studies core of Bible and doctrine and a vocational ministry minor.

This major is not intended to replace our other ministry degree programs, such as the Pastoral and Missions programs.

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Program Objectives

Each student will:

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the Bible
Evidence a thorough knowledge of the overall system of truth set forth in the Bible
Model heightened interpretive skill in independent Bible study and exposition
Defend a Bible-based system of faith
Explain Baptist heritage and fundamentalism
Develop growing Christian maturity

Potential Career Paths

Nursing
Missions
Lay Church Leadership
Law Enforcement

Featured Course: Foundations for Biblical Exposition

About the Course

Because the Bible is the Word of God, Christians have the responsibility to know and to live the principles found in the Scriptures. Foundations for Biblical Exposition is a 3-credit course designed to help student become more proficient in interpreting and communicating biblical truth with the goal of transforming lives through Scripture.

Format
Classes are available on-campus or through remote teaching.

Meet the Faculty

Dr. Alan Cole

Chair, Division of Bible and Theology

Dr. Keith Kobelia

Chair, Biblical Studies Program

Andy Stearns

Bible and Greek

Attending FBBC was helpful in preparing me for life. It helped build on and solidify my Biblical and Theological foundation, while helping me see the importance of serving alongside others in the local church. Currently my family and I are members at Holmes Baptist Church, outside of Clarion, Iowa, where we are involved in several areas of ministry. I also made many great friendships while attending FBBC. These friends have continued to challenge me, and I am very grateful for ways they have invested in my life for eternity.
Seth BeanState Trooper, Iowa State Patrol, Class of 2012