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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
Approved Additional GE Biblical Studies course		3
UBBL 3XX
Biblical Studies Elective		3
UBBL 4XX
Any 400-level UBBL Course		3
Four upper-division Ancient Languages/Biblical Studies courses12
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
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
HUM 324
Humanities Seminar IV: Great Ideas*/^		3–4

*Meets a General Education core requirement
**Meets the Upper-Division Writing Intensive requirement
^Students may not take both HUM 224 and 324

Note: This information is current for the 2013–14 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.