Biblical Studies / Arriba
Biblical Studies with a Full Year Study Abroad Program
Interested in studying abroad? The Arriba program is transitioning from Peru to Chile, with the appointment of James Morsey as Arriba’s new director. This program will restart in the 2023-2024 academic year in its new base in Chile.
James and Coletta Morsey are excited to invest in young people. Students in this program will study in Chile, earning 30 or more credits while learning Spanish and gaining practical ministry experience. These students will live with host families and serve in the Chilean churches during their stay there.
You Might Like This Program If…
- You have a passion for missions
- You want to get experience in international missions work
- You have interest being a pastor or church planter
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
- Gain the ability to relate with and appreciate people from other cultures and religions
- Develop strong language and cross-cultural communication skills
Potential Career Paths
- Humanitarian Organizations
- Missions
- Homeland Security
- Government Jobs
- Public Policy
Sample Course Outline
- Year 1: Intro to Missions and Evangelism; Old Testament Law, History, and Poetry
- Year 2: Western Civilization I and II; Theology of Missions
- Year 3: Linguistics and Language Learning; Missions and Evangelism Internship
- Year 4: History of World Missions; Current Issues in Missiology
Major Overview
Degree:
Biblical Studies (B.S.), Arriba Program
Credits:
126
Average Completion Time:
4 Years
Format:
In-Person with Study Abroad Program
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Featured Graduate
Rachel Eden
Year of Graduation: 2019
Job Title: Paraoptometric Technician
Favorite Class: Systematic Theology
Favorite Thing About Faith:
The rich theological teaching that I received, the friendships, and the professors who daily poured into me.
How Faith Prepared Me:
Faith prepared me for real life out in an unbelieving world. It equipped me to be able to share the gospel effectively and give an answer for what I believe.