Requirements for Major in Biblical and Theological Studies

The core and distribution requirements for a major in Biblical and Theological Studies are those listed for baccalaureate degrees, with the exception that either GRE 175-176. Elementary Greek I, II or HEB 191-192. Elementary Hebrew I, II are required to fulfill the foreign language requirement.

Major and Supporting Course Requirements

** Theology electives include all the upper division courses listed under Theological Studies (Systematic and Historical) as well as World Religions and Alternative Religious Movements.

Biblical and Theological Studies Major with Concentration in Missions

The core and distribution requirements for a major in Biblical and Theological Studies with a Concentration in Missions are those listed for baccalaureate degrees, with the exception that the foreign language requirement may be fulfilled with either a biblical or modern foreign language.

Major and Supporting Course Requirements

Requirements for Major in Philosophy and Religion

(Offered jointly with the Philosophy Department)
The core and distribution requirements for a major in Philosophy and Religion are those listed for baccalaureate degrees, with the exception that a course in history or literature is required to fulfill the humanities distribution requirement.

Major and Supporting Course Requirements

* Philosophical electives: Any PHI course and BIB 302, 303, 372, 376, 373, 383, 386, 387, 388, 487, 495, BIO 315, COS 425, ECO 430, EDU 370, ENG 380, HIS 300, 305, IDS 310, 335, MAT 290, 360, 410, 470, MIS 302, MUS 372, PHY 351, PSY 306, 360, SOC 342, 402

Requirements for Major in Biblical Studies with ACSI Secondary Certification (grades 6-12)

This program leads to certification from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and is designed to prepare teachers of Bible for grades 6-12. (The state of Georgia does not certify in Bible.)

Students interested in secondary level certification should consult with the Chair of the Education Department and should also refer to the Education Department’s section of the academic catalog.

The core and distribution requirements for a major in Biblical and Theological Studies with ACSI Secondary Certification are those listed for baccalaureate degrees, with the exception that either GRE 175-176 Elementary Greek I, II or HEB 191-192 Elementary Hebrew I, II are required to fulfill the foreign language requirement.

Teaching Field

Professional Education

Requirements for Minor in Biblical and Theological Studies

Requirements for Minor in Biblical Languages

Requirements for Minor in Missions

Requirements for Minor in Youth Ministry

Seminary Credit Available

Students who complete a Bible major at Covenant College may receive up to 17 semester hours of advanced standing toward the M. Div. degree at Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis. These hours may include:
* Up to six semester hours each of Greek and/or Hebrew (evaluated by testing).
* Three hours for ST360 Christian Ethics (for BIB. 372 Christian Ethics).
* Three hours for CH310 or CH320 (for BIB. 383 History of the Christian Church).
* Up to three hours of elective credit.
* Two hours for WM310 God’s World Mission (by completing a missions concentration or minor).
* Students who complete a Bible major at Covenant College may receive up to 30 hours of advanced standing towards the M.A.T.S. degree at Covenant Seminary. (See the Seminary’s Catalog or Website for further information.)
* Students must earn a grade of “B-” or better in each specific Covenant College course listed above, as well as a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all courses in the Bible major and Missions minor (if applicable).
* Students seeking advanced standing should contact the Seminary Registrar before enrolling. Students must formally request that the Registrar’s Office evaluate their transcripts for advanced standing.

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