Biblical Studies

The BA Biblical Studies requires 39 credit hours of Biblical Studies courses (including at least 18 credit hours at 300+ level and six additional credit hours at 400+ level), 12 credit hours of cognate language requirements (Greek or Hebrew), and six credit hours of cognate Theological Studies requirements. Like most Briercrest programs the BA Biblical Studies requires 39 credit hours at the 300+ level within the context of a 120 credit hour degree.

Major Requirements (39 major credit hours + 18 cognate credit hours):

I. Required Courses (6 credit hours)
BLST 111 Introduction to the Old Testament
BLST 109 Introduction to the New Testament
BLST 423 Advanced Hermeneutics 

II. Electives (33 credit hours)
Minimum 6 credit hours must be taken in each of the 3 domains: (a) Old Testament Studies; (b) New Testament Studies; and (c) Backgrounds and Methodological issues. BLST 435 Synoptic Gospels can be used as either a New Testament or Methods elective but can count only once in the major.

A minimum of 18 credit hours must be taken at the 300+ level. An additional 3 credit-hour
elective must be taken at the 400 level. (Note: BLST 426 Biblical Studies Internship may be takenas an elective, but does not count as one of the required 400 level courses.)

III. Cognate Language Requirements (12 credit hours)
GRK 200 Ancient Greek I
GRK 201 Ancient Greek II
GRK 300 Ancient Greek III
GRK 301 Ancient Greek IV
   or
HEB 200 Introductory Hebrew I
HEB 201 Introductory Hebrew II
HEB 300 Hebrew Syntax & Exegesis I
HEB 301 Hebrew Syntax & Exegesis II

IV. Cognate Theological Studies Requirements (6 credit hours with at least 3 credit hours at 300+ level)
Students must complete six (6) credit hours of Theology courses at the 300-400 levels.

V. Free Electives (to bring credit hour total to 120 credit hours)

PRT 400 Senior Portfolio (non-credit)
SL 1-6 Service and Experiential Learning (non-credit)

In addition, all Bachelor of Arts degrees require the completion of Briercrest's core curriculum.