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Program Requirements

A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA is required in all courses for the major.

Requirements for the Biblical Studies Major54–56 units
MIN 108
Christian Life, Faith, and Ministry*		3
MIN 206
Introduction to Practical Theology		3
UBBL 100
Introduction to Biblical Literature: Exodus/Deuteronomy*		3
UBBL 230
Luke/Acts*		3
UBBL 3XX–4XX
Approved Additional GS* Biblical Studies course		3
UBBL 3XX–4XX
Biblical Studies Elective^		3
Five upper-division Ancient Languages/Biblical Studies courses15
THEO 303
Theology and the Christian Life*		3
THEO 363
Contemporary Christian Thought*		3
UBBL 496
Senior Seminar: Biblical Theology and Ethics*		3
Select one of the following:
PHIL 220
Introduction to Philosophy*		3
HUM 224
Humanities Seminar IV: Great Ideas*		3–4
HUM 324
Humanities Seminar IV: Great Ideas*		3–4
Select one of the following:
UBBL 430
Johannine Literature***		3
UBBL 450
Ancient Near Eastern History***		3
UBBL 476
Women in the Biblical Tradition***		3
Select one of the following:
THEO 352
Church History: Apostolic Era to 1517*		3
THEO 354
Church History from 1517 to Present*		3
HUM 325
Humanities Seminar V: Christian Classics*		3, 4
Select one of the following:
PHIL 315
History of Ancient Philosophy		3
PHIL 316
Medieval Philosophy		3
PHIL 320
History of Early Modern Philosophy		3
PHIL 325
History of 19th and 20th Century Philosophy (formerly Contemporary Philosophy)		3

*Meets a General Studies core (or elective) requirement
*** Meets the Upper-division Writing Intensive requirement
^This requirement may be met with an approved UBBL General Studies course or another from the offerings of the department.

Note: This information is current for the 2012–13 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.