<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/media/news/release/new-biblical-and-theological-studies-degree/index.html" dsn="blogs"><title>APU’s New Biblical and Theological Studies Degree Equips Students for Careers in a Variety of Ministry Settings</title><pubDate>06/04/2026 08:00:00 AM</pubDate><author/><intro>Azusa Pacific University is launching a new Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies (BTS) degree this fall, which gives students a well-rounded preparation for graduate seminary education and equips them for careers in a variety of ministry settings. This innovative program brings together the foundational disciplines required for students looking to enter ministry, providing deep grounding in theology while granting students the flexibility to shape their academic journey.</intro><image><img src="/_resources/images/media/Biblical%20and%20Theological%20Studies%201829x1372.webp" alt="Three female students read their Bibles together."/></image><cap/><tags><tag>Parents</tag><tag>Theology</tag></tags></item>