Bachelor of Arts in Divinity, Major in Biblical Theology and Ministry

The Bachelor of Arts in Divinity with a major in Biblical Theology and Ministry is an academically rigorous undergraduate program that integrates advanced biblical interpretation, historical and systematic theology, and theological research methods with formation for responsible public and ecclesial engagement. The curriculum emphasizes competency in exegetical practice (including biblical languages), coherent biblical-theological synthesis, historical-critical awareness, and applied ethical reasoning. Graduates are prepared for graduate theological study, scholarship, teaching in church-related contexts, and leadership roles requiring informed theological judgement and research literacy.

Academic unit

HBIU School of Divinity

Total credits

120

Duration

4 years

Specialization / Minor

Biblical Theology and Ministry

• Demonstrate advanced competence in biblical interpretation using historical-grammatical, canonical, and theological methodologies.
• Read and translate primary biblical texts in original languages at a level sufficient for exegetical research and classroom instruction.
• Articulate coherent biblical-theological syntheses that integrate Old and New Testament witness with systematic theological reflection.
• Explain major developments in historical theology and evaluate their significance for contemporary doctrinal and ethical issues.
• Apply principles of Christian ethics and public theology to complex social and institutional contexts.
• Produce sustained theological research, including a senior thesis or integrative project, that meets scholarly standards for argumentation, documentation, and critical engagement.
• Demonstrate capacity for reflective spiritual formation and vocational discernment grounded in theological study and supervised practice.
• Communicate theological ideas clearly and persuasively to academic and public audiences in both written and oral forms.