{"id":413,"date":"2018-04-29T01:38:35","date_gmt":"2018-04-29T01:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/missional.university\/tmc\/?page_id=413"},"modified":"2018-08-19T12:58:18","modified_gmt":"2018-08-19T12:58:18","slug":"biblical-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/missional.university\/theologicalstudies\/departments\/biblical-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Biblical Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-413\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-413-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-413-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-0-0-0\" 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-413-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-413-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-1-0-0\" 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-413-1-0-0\" ><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 class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col\">\r\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/undergraduate\/courses\/?subject_area=BIB\">BIB - Biblical Studies<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/undergraduate\/courses\/?subject_area=GRK\">GRK - Greek Studies<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/undergraduate\/courses\/?subject_area=HEB\">HEB - Hebrew Studies<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h4>Graduate Courses<\/h4>\r\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/graduate\/courses\/?subject_area=BIB\">BIB - Biblical Studies<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/graduate\/courses\/?subject_area=GRK\">GRK - Greek Studies<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/graduate\/courses\/?subject_area=HEB\">HEB - Hebrew 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-413-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-1-1-0\" 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-8b5b6f678277-413\"\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\/2018\/08\/biblicalstudieslrg.jpg\" width=\"1140\" 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https:\/\/missional.university\/theologicalstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2018\/08\/biblicalstudieslrg-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-1-1-1\" 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 style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Welcome<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Department of Biblical Studies is built on the understanding that the Bible is the story of the redemptive mission of God. Studies of the\u00a0<em>missio dei<\/em>\u00a0as expressed in the Old Testament, the Gospels, and the New Testament epistles provide the theological foundation for graduates preparing to be on mission in any area of service.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Why Missional University<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All human ideas and endeavors are driven and informed by a worldview. That worldview, however, may not be recognized, verbalized, and even be consistent. Missional University recognizes that God\u2019s story \u2013 the biblical worldview \u2013 takes precedent over any cultural, social, or personal worldview. The redemptive mission of God is\u00a0<em>the<\/em>\u00a0story, the metanarrative that answers all narratives.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The challenge from the Department of Biblical Studies to all students is to immerse themselves in God\u2019s story by reading, researching, and grappling with the biblical text. The outcome will not be simply more information about the Bible, but the essential tools for developing a worldview that will shape and inform their lives and ministries. The bottom line goal is a graduate who can give a biblical answer to the \u201cwhy\u201d and \u201chow\u201d for every missional endeavor in life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Course and Program Characteristics<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biblical Studies at Missional University are based on the six core values of the University:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 600;\"><em>Biblically Based:<\/em><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Department of Biblical Studies is all about the study of the Bible, with a focus on the redemptive mission of God as expressed in texts such as Gen. 12:1-3, Ps. 96:1-3, Isa.12:4-5, Matt. 28:28-30, Lk. 2:30-32, Rom. 8:18-25, and many more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 600;\"><em>Missionally Driven:<\/em><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because God is on mission, his people are on mission. The courses in this department focus on the missional character of God and the missional calling of his people.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 600;\"><em>Interculturally Focused:<\/em><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">God\u2019s mission, and the one his people are called to, is that all nations (peoples) may know him and that someday those from \u201cevery tribe and language and people and nation\u201d may give him praise. The Department of Biblical Studies desires that its students, from whatever cultural background, have their own cultural presuppositions challenged, corrected, or affirmed by the Scriptures.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 600;\"><em>Contextually Informed:<\/em><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Department of Biblical Studies acknowledges the challenge of cultural approaches, readings, and applications of Scripture. This diversity is welcomed because our assumption is the full authority and ability of the Bible to transform every culture. Biblical reading, interpretation, and application will only be enhanced as students from diverse cultures learn with and from each other.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 600;\"><em>Practically Minded:<\/em><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The desired outcome of biblical studies is transformed lives and greater fruitfulness in missional ministry. Students will be challenged and taught to take what they have learned and apply it in their respective vocations and ministries.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 600;\"><em>Experientially Transformed:<\/em><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study of Scripture should not be a mere intellectual, academic, or even a pragmatic exercise for better ministry effectiveness. 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