Department of Biblical and Theological Studies

About the Biblical and Theological Studies Department

The major in Biblical and Theological Studies blends a biblical and theological foundation with a flexibility of electives. The Major in New Testament emphasizes New Testament studies, including a study of the original language, Greek, and its application for interpretation. The one-year Bible Certificate is designed for those who wish to increase their knowledge and effectiveness in Christian lay ministry.

Why choose Bible and Theological Studies at Smith?

The majors in the Biblical and Theological Studies Department at Smith Christian University combine a strong biblical and theological foundation with a minor that serves the educational and vocational interests of the student. These minors may be selected as pre-seminary degrees or as preparation for graduate studies in a variety of related fields such as biblical studies, intercultural studies, missions, religion, religious education, institutional chaplaincy, and theology. The minor chosen may be any standard offering or custom designed according to the student's special needs, interests or vocational goals. The minor in Pastoral Leadership might be of particular interest to those who wish to engage in ministry before entering graduate studies.

What can I do with this degree?

Pastor
Missionary
Teacher
Chaplain

Program Information

Undergraduate Offerings

Biblical and Theological Studies (BA) 120hrs
Biblical and Theological Studies w/Greek Concentration (BA) 120hrs
Divinity (BA) 120hrs
New Testament (BA) 120hrs
Systematic Theology (BA) 120hrs
One-Year Bible Certificate 30hrs

Graduate Offerings

Bible and Theology (M.Div.) 60hrs
Biblical and Theological Studies (MA) 36hrs
New Testament (MA) 36hrs

Doctoral Offerings

Biblical and Theological Studies (ThD) 56hrs
Christian Theology (EdD) 42hrs
Theology (PhD) 60hrs

Minor

Bible and Theology


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