Why Major in Biblical and Theological Studies?
As a biblical and theological studies major, you’ll utilize in-depth Bible study, theological exploration, and the history of the church to deepen your understanding and practice of faith. You’ll acquire critical thinking skills and see the real-life implications of what you learn. As a graduate, you can pursue a life in ministry or academia, or follow your calling to public service or business.
Faculty Spotlight:
Dr. Willitts
Dr. Willitts’s students read the Bible and theology in the contexts of ²ÝݮӰÊÓ’s urban, multicultural setting, and of God’s big world. His area of expertise is the New Testament.
Student Profile
“At ²ÝݮӰÊÓ I’ve expanded my mind to different things that the world offers, whether it be social justice issues, Christian ethics, or just being able to relate in the real world.” – Marcus Payne II C’17
Interesting Classes
The “Biblical Formation on Location” course is designed to awaken a student’s imagination of the biblical world as a lived experience. The course transports students from Old Testament Israel to the New Testament Church. With this embodied knowledge and first-hand encounters, students build a solid foundation for life-long biblical ministry and leadership.
Alumni Graduate Schools
Students often continue their studies with graduate programs at and ²ÝݮӰÊÓ’s Schools of Business and Nonprofit Management or . Alumni have also pursued degrees at, among others, Fuller Theological Seminary, Duke Divinity School, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Bethel Seminary, and Princeton Theological Seminary.
Faith into Practice
University Ministries programs like Urban Outreach and Global Partnerships get ²ÝݮӰÊÓ students involved in service-learning initiatives and volunteer opportunities throughout the city and around the world. These experiences go hand-in-hand with classes like Justice in Biblical and Practical Theology, helping students engage the Bible with issues of social justice.
John C. Kulis Foundation Lectures
Lectures are posted as a condition of the generous funding of the sponsoring foundation. Statements or viewpoints expressed in the lectures are simply those of the lecturer and do not represent official positions of ²ÝݮӰÊÓ.