Degree Completion Program
Overview
The Bachelor of Science degree in Biblical Studies is designed for those who have completed approximately two years of undergraduate studies, typically concentrating on required general studies course work.
The student will evidence:
- Knowledge of the content of the Bible.
- A detailed understanding of Christian theology.
- Ability to defend biblical truth and the Christian faith.
- Practice of proper methodology for interpreting and applying the English Bible.
- Skill in communicating the teaching and application of a biblical passage.
- Commitment to growth in Christian character and lifestyle.
- English Bible: In-depth knowledge of specific areas of Bible and Christian theology
Foundations - 9 credits
- Written communication - 3 credits
- Oral communication - 3 credits
- Computer literacy - 3 credits
Humanities - 6 credits
- Literature - 3 credits
- Humanities elective (100-300 level courses in COM, ENG, ESL, FL, MUS, PH, REL) – 3 credits
Social Science - 6 credits
- World or American history – 3 credits
- Social Science elective (100-300 level courses in ARC, ECN, GEO, HIS, PSY, SOC) – 3 credits
Natural Science & Quantitative Reasoning – 7 credits
- Math Elective – 3 credits
- Science Elective with Lab – 4 credits
General Studies Electives – 6 credits
- 100-300 level courses in ARC, COM, ECN, ENG, ESL, FLA, GEO, HIS, MAT, MUS, PHI, PSY, REL, SCI, SOC
Open Electives - 14 credits
Prospective students must have a minimum of 42 credits for program admittance.
1. Complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours, including required transfer credits.
2. A 2.0 cumulative grade point average and a passing grade in all required courses.
3. Every student must complete 50% of their program at Emmaus, therefore only a maximum of 60 credits or up
to half of their program requirements can be transferred into Emmaus.
4. Complete the general graduation requirements listed in the Academic Life section of the catalog.
5. Meet course requirements in the following areas:
- Old Testament Survey 1 (BT 102/ 3 credits)
- Old Testament Survey 2 (BT 104/ 3 credits)
- New Testament Survey (BT 106/ 3 credits)
- Introduction to Biblical Interpretation (BT 120/ 3 credits)
- Survey of Doctrine (BT 151/ 3 credits)
- Biblical Hermeneutics (BT 220/ 3 credits)
- Life of Christ (BT 247/ 3 credits)
- God, Creation, and Sin (BT 221/ 3 credits)
- Christ, Holy Spirit, and Salvation (BT 321/ 3 credits)
- Church and Final Things (BT 331/ 3 credits)
- Praxis of Interpretation (BT 320/ 3 credits)
- Homiletics 1 (BT 322/ 3 credits)
- Apologetics (BT 350/ 3 credits)
- Biblical and Practical Theology of Transformation (BT 352/ 3 credits)
- Church History (BT 376/ 3 credits)
- Bible/ Theology Elective (3 credits)
- Servant Leader Training Introduction (FND 115/ 0.5 credits)
- Servant Leader Training (FND 120/ 1.5 credits)
- Missions & Evangelism (ICS 104)
- Communication elective (3 credits) - Ex: ICS/COM 330 Cross-Cultural Communication
- Fundamentals Computer Literacy (CS 101/ 3 credits)
- English Composition (ENG 101/ 3 credits)
- Survey of Literature (3 credits) *
- Foundations for Academic Success (FND 110/ 1 credits)
- Western Civilization 1 (HIS 131/ 3 credits) or American History 1 (HIS 235/ 3 credits)
- Christian Life and Worldview (HUM 111/ 3 credits)
- College Mathematics (MAT 140/ 3 credits)
- Basic Sciences Elective & Lab (4 credits) *
- Humanities Elective (3 credits) - Ex: ICS/REL 308 World Religions
- Social Science Elective (3 credits) - Ex: HIS 131 Western Civilization 1 or HIS 235 American History 1, PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology
- General Studies Electives (6 credits) - Ex: ICS/SOC 314 Cultural Anthropology, PHI 108 Logical Analysis, ESL 210 Introduction to TESOL
- Orientation for Online Learning (FND 105, P/F)
* currently offered through Acadeum
- New Testament Book Study Elective (3 credits) Ex) Romans, 1 Corinthians, Acts/Paul
- Old Testament Book Study Elective (3 credits) Ex) Joshua, Psalms/Proverbs
- Biblical or Systematic Theology Elective (3 credits) Ex) Theology Seminar
- Bible/Theology Electives (6 credits)
Ex: History of Missions (ICS 106/ 3 credits), Biblical Foundation of Mission (ICS 208/ 3 credits)
Degree completion is also available through Emmaus University Global. Emmaus University Global courses are 100% online courses. Two or more courses are offered each 8-week term. Individuals taking two courses each term can finish in twelve 8-week terms, or two years. Courses are $300 per credit hour.
