{"id":1291,"date":"2018-07-26T18:21:18","date_gmt":"2018-07-26T18:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/missional.university\/missionalcollege\/?page_id=1291"},"modified":"2021-01-01T14:36:00","modified_gmt":"2021-01-01T14:36:00","slug":"about-biblical-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/missional.university\/theologicalstudies\/departments\/biblical-studies\/about-biblical-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"About Biblical Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1291\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1291-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1291-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1291-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>DEPARTMENT OF BIBLICAL STUDIES<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1291-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1291-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1291-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1291-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h1>Explore Biblical Studies<\/h1>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/missional.university\/theologicalstudies\/departments\/biblical-studies\/\">Welcome Message\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/missional.university\/theologicalstudies\/departments\/biblical-studies\/about-biblical-studies\/\">About the Department<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/undergraduate\/department\/bib\/\">Departmental Faculty<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/undergraduate\/department\/bib\/\">Dual Enrollment Faculty<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/undergraduate\/department\/bib\/\">Undergraduate Faculty<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/undergraduate\/department\/bib\/\">Graduate Faculty<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col\">\r\n<h2>Causes Supported<\/h2>\r\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/dual_enrollment\/cause\/17\"> Joining the Mission of God <\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2>Academic Programs<\/h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col\">\r\n<h3>Dual Enrollment Academies<\/h3>\r\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/dual_enrollment\/program\/9479d6d6-6d46-4dda-b\"> Pre-Biblical Studies Academy <\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Certificate Programs<\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col\">\r\n<h4>Associate Certificate programs<\/h4>\r\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/dual_enrollment\/program\/b16e4e60-8559-4b2b-a\"> Fundamentals of Biblical Studies <\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col\">\r\n<h4>Undergraduate Certificate programs<\/h4>\r\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/undergraduate\/program\/c7e76a6f-9635-4574-8\"> Biblical Greek <\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/undergraduate\/program\/12b1572a-a6ce-47e1-b\"> New Testament Mission <\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col\">\r\n<h4>Graduate Certificate programs<\/h4>\r\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/graduate\/program\/cc-53cd0a1c-fac6-4258-9-ccy\"> Biblical Hebrew <\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/graduate\/program\/bb-53cd0a1c-fac6-4258-9-cby\"> Biblical Mission <\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/graduate\/program\/1230d944-81c8-4f9f-a\"> New Testament Greek Language &amp; Exegesis <\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/graduate\/program\/53cd0a1c-fac6-4258-9\"> New Testament Mission <\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/graduate\/program\/aa-53cd0a1c-fac6-4258-9-cay\"> Old Testament Mission <\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col\">\r\n<h3>Degree Programs<\/h3>\r\n<h4>Associate Degrees<\/h4>\r\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/undergraduate\/program\/e58b44cf-0595-4d24-a\"> Major in Biblical Studies <\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Bachelor Completion Degrees<\/h4>\r\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/undergraduate\/program\/6eb60e6e-c7b1-4abc-a\"> Major in Biblical Studies <\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Bachelor 2+2 Degrees<\/h4>\r\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/undergraduate\/program\/ea389b3c-ef83-4911-a\"> Major in Biblical Studies <\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h4>Masters Degrees<\/h4>\r\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/graduate\/program\/2e44214d-67ac-4702-9\">Master of Theological Studies <\/a>\r\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/graduate\/program\/2e44214d-67ac-4702-9\">Major in Biblical Studies <\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/graduate\/program\/5d659f2b-070e-4dff-9\">Master of Divinity (Dual Degree Plan) <\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/graduate\/program\/6742f6d5-8d09-4b5d-8\"> Master of Divinity <\/a>\r\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/graduate\/program\/6742f6d5-8d09-4b5d-8\">Major in Biblical Studies <\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Doctoral Degrees<\/h4>\r\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/graduate\/program\/a46bfeaa-bfdf-4fdb-8\"> Doctor of Theology <\/a>\r\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/graduate\/program\/a46bfeaa-bfdf-4fdb-8\">Missional Hermeneutics <\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Course Descriptions<\/h3>\r\n<h4>Undergraduate Courses<\/h4>\r\n<div 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Studies<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Resources<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: 333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/missional.university\/spirituallife\/\">Spiritual Resources<\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: 333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/missional.university\/students\/\">Student Resources<\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/missional.university\/library\/subject-guides\/\">Library Subject Guides<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sp.library.missional.university\/subjects\/guide.php?subject=bib\">BIB - Biblical Studies<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sp.library.missional.university\/subjects\/guide.php?subject=grk\">GRK - Greek Studies<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sp.library.missional.university\/subjects\/guide.php?subject=heb\">HEB - Hebrew Studies<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: 333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.missional.university\/category\/faculties\/theological-studies\/biblical-studies\/\">News Archive<\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Contact<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Still Have Questions?<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.missional.university\/request-info\">Contact Admissions<\/a><\/b><\/i><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Calendar<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"color: 333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/missional.university\/theologicalstudies\/about-us\/calendar\/\">View Calendar<\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1291-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1291-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-1291\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/missional.university\/theologicalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2021\/01\/biblicalstudies2.jpg\" width=\"1140\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/missional.university\/theologicalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2021\/01\/biblicalstudies2.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/missional.university\/theologicalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2021\/01\/biblicalstudies2-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/missional.university\/theologicalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2021\/01\/biblicalstudies2-1024x539.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/missional.university\/theologicalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2021\/01\/biblicalstudies2-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/missional.university\/theologicalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2021\/01\/biblicalstudies2-360x189.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1291-1-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>About the Department<\/h3>\n<p>The Department of Biblical Studies takes the student from the basic disciplines of Biblical studies to the advanced disciplines of Biblical theology. Starting with courses on Biblical languages, on how to read and interpret the Bible, and historical overviews, the student then learns the Biblical theology of the mission of God expressed in a variety of Old and New Testament genres.<\/p>\n<p>A highly experienced international faculty will take the student to greater levels of Biblical comprehension, personal transformation, theological adeptness, and missional fruitfulness.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Areas of Study<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Biblical Studies Department offers students a variety of areas of study, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>The Mission of God in the Old Testament:<\/em>\u00a0Students explore the missio Dei in courses on the Torah, the prophets, the history books, OT poetry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>The Mission of God in the New Testament:<\/em>\u00a0Students explore missional theology in courses on the Gospels, Pauline writings, and the General Epistles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Biblical Languages:<\/em>\u00a0Students study the languages in which the Christian Scriptures were originally written: Biblical Hebrew, Aramaic and Koine Greek.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Bible Study Methods:<\/em>\u00a0Students explore various software and other tools along with various methods of biblical study including inductive methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Students who complete the Bachelor of Theological Studies with a Biblical Studies Major will be able to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Demonstrate knowledge of the sixty-six Biblical books, their authorship, contexts and purposes, and primary themes.<\/li>\n<li>Describe the overarching missional thrust of the Bible.<\/li>\n<li>Compare and contrast Biblical themes and principles with non-Biblical ones<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate the ability to communicate Biblical truth both in written and verbal form<\/li>\n<li>Apply Biblical principles to all aspects of missional life and ministerial service<\/li>\n<li>Identify relevant opportunities for further study, research, and writing in the field of Biblical studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Students who complete the Master of Theological Studies with a Biblical Studies Major will be able to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interpret and defend the missional themes of the sixty-six books of the Bible<\/li>\n<li>Create teaching resources based on the missional themes of Scripture<\/li>\n<li>Design missional and ministry endeavors driven by Biblical missional themes<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate and critique contemporary assaults on the veracity and authority of Scripture<\/li>\n<li>Create a paradigm for Biblical decision making in life and ministry<\/li>\n<li>Justify the integration of the missional thrust of the Bible with other disciplines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DEPARTMENT OF BIBLICAL STUDIES Explore Biblical Studies Welcome Message\u00a0 About the Department Departmental Faculty Dual Enrollment Faculty Undergraduate Faculty Graduate Faculty &nbsp; 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