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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 Major 51-53 units
God’s Word and the Christian Response General Studies requirements for all biblical studies majors:
UBBL 100Introduction to Biblical Literature: Exodus/Deuteronomy3
UBBL 230Luke/Acts3
UBBL 3XX-4XX Approved Additional GS Biblical Studies course 3
CMIN 108Christian Life, Faith, and Ministry3
Select one of the following:^
THEO 303Theology and the Christian Life3
THEO 352Church History: Apostolic Era to 15173
THEO 354Church History from 1517 to Present3
THEO 363Contemporary Christian Thought3
^For the doctrine requirement, the School of Theology recommends either THEO 303, 352, 354, or 363. HUM 325 also fulfills the General Studies doctrine requirement.
Select one of the following:
PHIL 220Introduction to Philosophy3
HUM 224Humanities Seminar IV: Great Ideas3-4
- or -
HUM 324Humanities Seminar IV: Great Ideas3-4
Select one of the following:
PHIL 496Senior Seminar3
THEO 496Senior Seminar: Theology and Social Issues3
XXX 496 Senior Seminar 3
Remaining major requirements:
CMIN 206Introduction to Practical Theology3
UBBL 3XX-4XX Five upper-division UBBL or BLNG classes 15
UBBL 3XX-4XX Biblical Studies Elective 3
THEO 363Contemporary Christian Thought3
Select one of the following:
THEO 352Church History: Apostolic Era to 15173
THEO 354Church History from 1517 to Present3
HUM 225Humanities Seminar V: Christian Classics4
- or -
HUM 325Humanities Seminar V: Christian Classics3-4
  (3 units on APU campus, 4 units on High Sierra campus)  
Select one of the following:
PHIL 315History of Ancient Philosophy3
PHIL 316History of Medieval Philosophy3
PHIL 320History of Early Modern Philosophy (formerly History of Modern Theology)3
PHIL 325History of 19th and 20th Century Philosophy (formerly Contemporary Philosophy)3
Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.