Biblical Languages Major (Bachelor of Arts)

A student majoring in biblical languages must complete 48 quarter hours in the major, the required cognates, the general studies programs, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin.

Required Courses:

GREK 231Greek I

3

GREK 232Greek I

3

GREK 233Greek I

3

GREK 331Greek II

3

GREK 332Greek II

3

GREK 333Greek II

3

GREK 334Greek Exegesis: Romans

4

GREK 341The Text of The New Testament

3

HEBR 331Hebrew I

4

HEBR 332Hebrew II

4

HEBR 333Hebrew III

4

RELB 111Messages of the Old Testament

4

or

RELB 231Exploring the New Testament

4

RELB 406The Bible and Its Translations

2

Electives

3-4

Total Credit Hours:45-46

Electives: 1 upper-division RELB. Must be chosen in consultation with and approved by the academic adviser assigned by the School of Theology.

Cognates:

ENGL 327Research and Writing in Religion

3

HIST 305The Ancient Near East

4

or

HIST 306Classical Greece and Rome

4

RELB 321Interpreting the Bible

4

Select one of the following:

RELB 301Old Testament History

3

RELH 455Early Church History

3

HIST 254History of Christianity

4