2019-2020 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biblical Studies Major (B.A.)


The biblical studies major prepares students who are informed and competent interpreters of the Christian Scriptures with the knowledge and understanding necessary to teach others. They will be able to explain the composition and contents of the Jewish and Christian Scriptures and how they relate to the complex cultural, geographical, historical, and political contexts in which they originated. They will also be able to employ a variety of interpretive approaches to the interpretation of Scripture in respectful and substantive dialogue with interpreters who reflect diverse backgrounds and differing perspectives.

Required Courses


General Education - Univ Core Curriculum: 22 Credits


Click General Education: University Core Curriculum & Distribution Requirements  to view the General Education - University Core Curriculum requirements. 

General Education - Distribution Areas: 27 Credits


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Biblical Studies Major: 36 Credits


General Electives: 43 Credits


Total Required Credits: 128 Credits


*Students wishing to take Intermediate Greek or Hebrew should start GREK 101  or HEBR 101  in the fall of their junior year at the latest (or in their sophomore year, depending on the rotation).