Students who graduate with a biblical studies degree from Grace Christian University will be able to interpret the biblical text in its original languages and historical, cultural, and narrative context, using established principles and tools of exegesis and hermeneutics.

Concentrations

• Old Testament
• New Testament

Major Requirements – 33 credits, at least 15 credits in residence

The Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies is comprised of:

• Arts and Sciences Core 30 credits
• Bible and Theology Core 30 credits
• Major 33 credits
• Undesignated Electives/Concentration/Minor 27 credits
• Total Required for Degree 120 credits

For all the details, look up your Major in the Program Information section of the Catalog.

The Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Ministry degree is for students involved in or preparing for ministry as a vocation. Students are challenged to think biblically about all aspects of life, develop spirituality in themselves and others, enhance their ministry skills and engage with the world. The curriculum mixes practical and theoretical knowledge through classroom work, research, and real world experience.

Major Requirements – 42 credits, at least 18 credits in residence

The Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Ministry is comprised of:

• Arts and Sciences Core 30 credits
• Bible and Theology Core 30 credits*
• Major 42 credits
• Undesignated Electives/Minor 18 credits
• Total Required for Degree 120 credits

* 18 credits for Degree Completion Transfer Students

For all the details, look up your Major in the Program Information section of the Catalog.

Students who choose to add a concentration in the Old Testament Studies will study Biblical languages of Greek and Hebrew. Students will engage deeply in foundational languages in scripture.

Concentration in Old Testament Studies – 12 credits

Students who choose to add a concentration in New Testament Studies will engage deeply in the interpretation of scripture and the Greek language.

Concentration in New Testament Studies – 12 credits

Students who choose to add a minor in Biblical languages will engage in the Biblical languages of Greek and Hebrew. The courses in this minor will introduce the student to elementary Biblical Greek and Hebrew. There will be readings in the Greek New Testament and discussion of methods of Greek Exegesis (explanation and interpretation of scripture).

Students who choose to add a minor in leadership will get the opportunity to study a wide variety of leadership courses relating to issues in Christian leadership, organizational leadership, crisis and conflict management, group communication, cultural intelligence, psychology of leadership, and cultural diversity.

Students who choose this minor will engage courses on ministry and theology. The courses in this minor will introduce the student to preaching, teaching, ministry in postmodern culture, ministry coaching, counseling skills, and the foundations of dispensational theology.

Students who choose this minor will engage a wide variety of courses on worship and ministry. The courses in this minor will introduce the student to foundation of worship ministry, planning and leading worship, and audio visual technology for ministry leaders. Students will also have the opportunity to serve in a worship ministry and tech team.

Students who choose the minor will engage in a variety of topics designed to equip a student to work in youth ministry. The courses in this minor will introduce the student to philosophy of youth ministry, youth ministry management, issues and culture of today's youth, middle school youth ministry, and postmodern culture.