Biblical & Religious Studies

Overview & Highlights: 

FPU is committed to a biblical record as a primary source of direction for both personal and corporate Christian life. Students enrolled in the biblical and religious studies major are exposed to a wide range of courses in the Bible, theology and church history.

Highlights:

  • Three traditional emphases offered
  • Designed to broaden the student's perspective
  • Structured to help liberate students from parochial confines
  • Consistent with the character of the university as a liberal arts institution
What can I do with this degree? (Our Graduates): 
The biblical and religious studies major is designed for students who plan to pursue seminary training or graduate studies in biblical or theological studies.
 
Degrees & Emphases - What are the options with this major?: 

Students must choose one of the following emphases:

Why Fresno: 

A fast-growing and culturally diverse city, Fresno serves as the business, financial, cultural and entertainment center of California's Central Valley. Because of our central location, students have easy access to the best of the rest of California including three national parks and the central coast. View more advantages to studying in Fresno.

Degree Course Listings: 

REQUIRED COURSES (37-43 UNITS)
Core

  • BIB-428 Biblical Theology (3)
  • REL-460 Religions of the World (4)
  • THEO-170 Introduction to Theology and Ethics (4)
  • A capstone project or experience, to be planned with major advisor

Students must select from one of the emphases listed above.

 
 
 
Tuition & Fees

High school students