The Biblical Exposition program is a four-year, 130-hour program that not only provides a solid foundation in General Education and Christian Ministries, but also provides a 67- hour major in Bible and Theology. It is designed for students seeking entry-level positions in the teaching ministry of the Church, as well as for those pursuing a ministry of advanced Biblical scholarship through graduate studies in the Seminary. For further information, please contact the Associate Dean of Bible and Theology, Neal Windham.
-
Program Objectives:
- 1. Develop skills necessary to enter the teaching/preaching ministry.
- 2. Demonstrate basic theological competencies for the teaching/preaching ministry.
- 3. Demonstrate appropriate language competencies in Greek and Hebrew.
- 4. Show evidence of valid methods and approaches for studying God’s Word.
- 5. Be prepared to enter masters-level academic study.
- 6. Develop an attitude of servant leadership and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Upon graduation, students will:
| 1. BIBLE AND THEOLOGY CORE Biblical Exposition majors must take BI 412 |
41 |
| 2. GENERAL EDUCATION CORE |
37 |
3. CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES CORE Biblical Exposition majors must take CM 232 |
9 |
|
4. BIBLICAL EXPOSITION REQUIREMENTS |
38 |
| BL 341 Advanced Greek I | 3 |
| BL 342 Advanced Greek II | 3 |
| BL 443 Advanced New Testament Exegesis | 3 |
| BL 321 Elementary Hebrew I | 3 |
| BL 322 Elementary Hebrew II | 3 |
| CM 438 Expository Teaching | 3 |
| PR 212 Homiletics | 3 |
| CM 400 Orientation to Internship |
0 |
| CM 401 Internship | 6 |
| Select 4 courses from these 5
elective areas: |
12 |
| (no more than one course from
each area unless advisor approved) General Bible Elective |
|
| Old Testament Elective |
|
| New Testament Elective |
|
| Theology Elective | |
| Historical Theology Elective | |
| 5. OPEN ELECTIVES in any field | 5 |
TOTAL |
130 |