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Purpose and Objectives
The Biblical Languages major provides students with thorough training in the languages of the Bible. It prepares
students to apply their training in such areas as Bible translation and exegesis and to use their training as a
foundation for graduate work or research.
In addition to the mission statement, general objectives, and requirements of the bachelor’s degree, the objectives
of the Biblical Languages program are to enable students to:
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Master the basic grammar and syntax of the biblical languages.
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Utilize standard language tools effectively.
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Produce accurate translations of biblical texts into English by applying language skills and using language
tools.
See Appendix A for graduation requirements.
Course of Stu y
126
Degree Core
77
Bible and Theology
30
BIB 1114
Old Testament Survey: Torah & History
3
BIB 1115
Old Testament Survey: Poetry & Prophecy
3
BIB 1120
New Testament Survey
3
BIB 3420
Principles of Bible Interpretation
3
BIB 3/4xxx
Old Testament Exegetical Book Study
3
BIB 3/4xxx
New Testament Exegetical Book Study
3
BIB 3616
Romans
3
BIB 4310
Progress of Redemption
3
THE 3301
Theology 1: God, Christ, Spirit
3
THE 3302
Theology 2: Sin and Salvation
3
General Education
36
COM 2110
Public Speaking
3
ENG 1110
Composition and Research
3
ENG 1111
Literature and Research
3
HIS 1210
Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization 1
3
HIS 1211
Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization 2
3
MAT 2310
Mathematics Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
3
PHI 2110
Intro to Philosophy
3
PHI 4140
Ethics
3
PSY 2110
General Psychology
3
General Education Distribution (see Appendix A):
XXX xxxx
Humanities/Fine Arts elective
3
XXX xxxx
Natural /Information Science elective
3
XXX xxxx
Social/Behavioral Science elective
3
Leadership Development & Christian Service Learning
11
CSL 0101
2nd Semester, First Year
0
CSL 0201
1st Semester, Second Year
0
CSL 0202
2nd Semester, Second Year
0
ICS 1210
Discovering the Mission of God
3
MSD 1120
Evangelism and Discipleship
3
MSD 2230
Communicating God’s Word
3
SOC 1112
CIU 101
2
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