The Department of Biblical & Theological Studies (B&TS) seeks to prepare you to influence the world by developing a Christian worldview and competence in critical thinking by:

• teaching the Bible as "the whole counsel of God"
• training you to interpret and apply biblical content
• helping you develop a life submitted to Christ
• equipping you to develop a biblical worldview
• exposing you to ministry
• enhancing a climate of love and respect

As a B&TS student, you will...

• Learn from noteworthy faculty scholars:
  • Dr. Walter Schultz (theological philosophy) was selected as a Staley Distinguished Scholar.
  • Dr. Michael Wise (Dead Sea Scrolls) is recognized as one of the world's top scholars on the Dead Sea Scrolls. 

  • Dr. W. Edward Glenny is the first recipient of the J. Edwin Hartill Endowed Professorship in Biblical and Theological Studies.

• Have the ability to participate in a number of student opportunities including:
  • Scholarship activities
  • National honor society
  • Local ministry outreach
  • Study abroad (Israel/Middle East)

Majors

• Biblical Studies