Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies

A comprehensive study of the Old and New Testaments — 8 courses, 120 program hours, fully online with no travel required.

About This Program

The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies is to give students an overall basic understanding of the Old and New Testaments. The program consists of eight courses equivalent to forty hours of study.

Texts must be selected from the list of Authorized Textbooks below. Once a textbook is read, a 10 to 20 page paper describing what was read must be submitted for grading. A 4 to 6 page paper is required for each No Travel Seminar.

Although all textbooks may be ordered simultaneously, assignments must be submitted one at a time. Courses/Textbooks may not be utilized for more than one degree program.

Students may utilize up to 80 hours of previous education/life experience toward the 120-hour program total.

Degree Requirements

RequirementCourses / Hours
Total Courses8 courses / 40 hours
Core CoursesMinimum 4
Elective CoursesMaximum 4
No Travel SeminarsMaximum 5 (1 core)
Life/Experience HoursUp to 80 hours
Total Program Hours120 hours

Tuition

Monthly Payment Plan

$2,395

$200 down, then $100/month until paid in full.

Pay Up Front

Save $300

$2,095

Full payment at enrollment. Textbooks not included.

* Tuition does not include textbooks. Purchase at your favorite book dealer or Amazon.com.

Curriculum — Authorized Textbooks

Select your core and elective courses from the approved textbook list below. Minimum 4 core courses required.

BS 300

Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey

by Bill T. Arnold · Hardcover, 2008 / 2nd ed. 2009

BS 320

A Survey of Old Testament Introduction

by Gleason Leonard Archer · Hardcover, Oct 2007

BS 340

30 Days to Understanding the Bible

by Max E. Anders · Paperback, Mar 2011 / Expanded Ed. 1998

BS 360

The Bible from Scratch: The New Testament for Beginners

by Donald L. Griggs · Paperback, Mar 2003

BS 380

Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey

by Walter A. Elwell · Hardcover, Mar 2005

BS 400

The Bible Jesus Read: Why the Old Testament Matters

by Philip Yancey · Paperback, Feb 2002

Ready to Begin?

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