120 Credit Hours

Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree provides students with a foundational preparation for ministry and excellent background for graduate study. This program is designed for individuals called to ministry in fields such as: pastoral, church planting, evangelism, missions or student ministry.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the books of the Bible, including the key individuals, major events, and historical settings
  • Identify and describe major events associated with the Creation, the Flood, the person of Christ, the Church, God's prophetic program
  • Assess the place and role of key individuals in the Bible
  • Elucidate essentials of biblical and systematic theology
  • Interpret and defend the Bible consistent with literal, grammatical, contextual, and historical principles of interpretation
  • Employ competence in the skills of leadership, preaching, teaching, and communication associated with pastoral ministry and evangelism

Admissions Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED
  • GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended schools
  • Completed application with Carolina University

Graduation Requirements

In order to become a candidate for graduation, a student:

  1. Shall have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at CU;
  2. Shall have maintained a minimum academic average of C;
  3. Shall have passed all courses in the curriculum and made a C or better in professional core courses designated as essential in each program;
  4. Shall have completed at least 24 of the final 30 hours with Carolina University;
  5. Shall have given evidence of high Christian character and conduct in accord with Piedmont Divinity School standards. He/she shall also manifest essential agreement with the Piedmont Divinity School doctrinal statement for students.

Courses

36 Credit Hours
Electives
30 Credit Hours
Piedmont Divinity School Electives
18 Credit Hours

Professional Core (36 Credit Hours)

3 Credit Hours
3 Credit Hours
3 Credit Hours