Biblical & Religious Studies - Biblical Literature Emphasis

Parent Program: 
Biblical & Religious Studies
Overview & Highlights: 
The biblical literature emphasis of the biblical and religious studies major delves into the stories and teachings of the Bible, exploring both the Old and New Testaments. 

Highlights:

  • Courses discuss the life and teachings of Paul, biblical interpretation throughout various historical periods and biblical narrative.
  • Students choose electives according to personal interests and future goals.
What can I do with this degree? (Our Graduates): 
A solid understanding and knowledge of biblical literature provides a background for careers in church leadership, missions and evangelism, as well as Christian education. Continued study is also available in seminary programs, philosophy, history and a variety of other subjects.
Degree Course Listings: 

REQUIRED COURSES (21 UNITS)

  • BLIT 310-349 OT Biblical Literature (3)
  • BLIT 310-349 NT Biblical Literature (3)
  • BLIT 310-349 Biblical Literature (OT or NT) (3)
  • BIB 304 Paul and His Teaching (3)
  • BIB 440 Biblical Interpretation: to 18 th Century (3)
  • BIB 441 Biblical Interpretation: 19 th 21 st Centuries (3)
  • LIT 395 Text and Performance (3)
  • LIT 480 Narrative (3)

ELECTIVES (6 UNITS MINIMUM)

  • MIN any course with this prefix
  • REL any course with this prefix
  • THEO any course with this prefix
  • COM/ HIST 368 Ancient and Medieval Rhetoric (3)
  • HIST 360 Greece: Drama and Paideia in the Polis (4)
  • HIST 365 Rome: Politics, Pagans and Patristics (4)
  • LIT 460 Critical Approaches to Literature (3)
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