Program Snapshot
| 129 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Years to Complete |
Know the Word. Know God.
The church deserves the very best leaders.
This program is designed for students who want a thorough knowledge of the Bible (including the biblical languages), theology, and practical ministry training, as preparation for ministry and for graduate study.
Course Information
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BC 101 | Boyce College 101 | (1) |
| CP 100 | Cooperative Program | (2) |
| Total | (3) | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CN 331 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
| EN 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EN 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HS 105 | Ancient Near Eastern History | 3 |
| HU 121 | Great Books I | 3 |
| HU 122 | Great Books II | 3 |
| MA — | Math Elective | 3 |
| PH 103 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PH 108 | Worldview Analysis | 3 |
| PH 311 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PH 321 | Religion in the Public Square | 3 |
| PS 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 36 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CN 101 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| MS 101 | Introduction to Christian Missions | 3 |
| MS 105 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| PR 205 | Preaching I (Women must substitute SP 105 Introduction to Public Speaking) |
3 |
| PR 206 | Preaching II (Women must substitute SP 106 Advanced Public Speaking) |
3 |
| PW 315 | Pastoral Ministry and Leadership (Women must substitute SP206 or CE238 or WS211 (online)) |
3 |
| — | Restricted Elective (Choose one of the following courses: CE101, CE111, MS211, MS221, WL181, or YM101) |
3 |
| Total | 21 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BL 101 | Old Testament Survey I | 3 |
| BL 102 | Old Testament Survey II | 3 |
| BL 111 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BL 151 | New Testament Survey I | 3 |
| BL 152 | New Testament Survey II | 3 |
| BL 342 | History of the Bible | 3 |
| HS 201 | Church History I | 3 |
| HS 202 | Church History II | 3 |
| HS 305 | Baptist History | 3 |
| LN 231 | Greek I | 3 |
| LN 232 | Greek II | 3 |
| LN 321 | Hebrew I | 3 |
| LN 322 | Hebrew II | 3 |
| TH 211 | Christian Theology I | 3 |
| TH 212 | Christian Theology II | 3 |
| — | (15) Hours of Restricted Electives1 | 15 |
| Total | 60 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| — | (12) Hours of General Electives | 12 |
| Total | 12 | |
Total Biblical & Theological Studies (BA): 129
1 Restricted electives:
- Must be Bible, theology, philosophy or church history courses, with a minimum of 6 hours in Bible
- Bible courses must include at least one OT and one NT elective.
- All 15 hours must be 200–400 level courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Graduates will be prepared for career opportunities throughout a variety of ministry contexts. Whether serving full-time or as a lay leader in church, this program will prepare you to effectively lead with a proper understanding of the Scriptures. Students who graduate from this program will also be equipped to serve in para-church settings.
Students who start their application must complete their application and submit the following additional documents:
- Pastoral Recommendation
- Spiritual Autobiography
- Official High School Transcripts
- Official ACT, SAT, or CLT test scores
- Application Fee
You can view more information about our admissions requirements here.
Yes, our bachelors degree in biblical and theological studies can be done completely online. We offer courses in 8 or 16 week online options over the course of the four years necessary to complete the program. Students may also complete this program over four years on-campus in Louisville.
Minors
See the Academic Catalog for more information on Minors.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
- Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
- Students will be able to preach and/or teach Scripture clearly and passionately so as to engage the mind and move the heart.