Biblical Studies
Come and study the Bible alongside teachers and students who love to explore God’s Word!
This program stresses the literary and historical studies that illuminate the biblical text. Dedicated faculty equip our students with the tools that will help them embark on a life-long discovery of faith and truth.
A unique feature of this program is our three tracks. Our students may pursue one or more tracks of specialized classes in Biblical Languages or Ministry or Philosophy. These tracks rest on the foundation of biblical studies in each of your academic years from the freshmen to senior experiences. View an example of our
4 year plan. Depending upon your vocational goals, you are able to tailor your own program!
The foundational program will enable you to:
➢ Demonstrate knowledge of the content of the Bible, including its genres, structures and themes;
➢ Demonstrate knowledge of extra-biblical literature from the ancient Near East, prominent Mediterranean cultures (Egypt, Greece, Rome, etc.), and Jewish sources;
➢ Demonstrate through oral and written presentations an awareness of major issues for reading the Bible in light of history, literary genres, canon, historic theological and religious debates, and modern scholarly debates;
In addition, depending upon your supplemental track, you will be able to:
➢ Demonstrate proficiency in reading the OT and NT in their original languages - Biblical Languages Track
➢ Make meaningful connections between the biblical text and modern issues in the Church or para-Church organizations - Ministry Track
➢ Make meaningful connections between the Bible and the philosophical traditions contemporary with it and later in the early church - Philosophy Track
So, you can see that a Bible Major from Cornerstone University will put you on track for studies in seminary, graduate studies, and ministry!
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
