General Bible Diploma

Those who graduate from this major will have a sound preparation in Bible and Theology (51 semester hours) as well as a foundation of Practics (12 semester hours), General Studies (18 semester hours), and 9 semester hours of open electives. This major is designed for those wanting to maximize Biblical studies, but do not have a call to full-time ministry. To qualify for credentialing after graduation with this major, the student must use the open electives to take the required courses in Practics.

Course Requirements and Curriculum

Freshman Year

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
ENGL 103
Introduction to Literature
3 BIBL 114
Pentateuch
3
BIBL 113
Hermeneutics
3 RELS 132
Cross Cultural Studies
3
BIBL 115
Gospels
3 EDUC 142
Principles of Teaching
3
RELS 131
Introduction to Spiritual Issues
3 HIST 172
History of the Pentecostal Church
3
RELS 133
Religious Conversion
3 General Studies Elective 3
  15   15

Sophmore Year

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
BIBL 211
Historical Literature
3 BIBL 212
Acts
3
THEO 221
Doctrine I
3 BIBL 214
Exegetical Methodology
3
Biblical Language 3 THEO 222
Doctrine II
3
Bible Elective 3 Biblical Language 3
Open Elective 3 Bible Elective 3
  15   15

Senior Year

Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
HIST 111
History of Western Civilization
3 HIST 260
History of Christianity
3
THEO 321
Biblical Theology of the Holy Spirit
3 RELS 332
Christianity and Culture
3
RELS 334
Leadership Development
3 THEO 422
Old Testament Theology
3
THEO 421
New Testament Theology
3 Bible Elective 3
Bible Elective 3 Open Elective 3
  15   15

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