Program Overview
Dallas Baptist University's Biblical Studies program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the Bible, preparing them for further studies or a lifetime of service. The program emphasizes the integration of faith and learning, offering a unique approach to biblical studies. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in ministry, education, and other fields, making a positive impact through their work and service.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Biblical Studies program at Dallas Baptist University is designed to prepare students for further seminary or university studies, or for a lifetime of study and service without further formal training. The program of study for a major in Biblical Studies is designed to equip students with the ability to articulate a general knowledge of the Old Testament and New Testament, to provide a foundation of high-quality academic training for ministry, equipping students to serve as pastors, teachers, missionaries, and in other positions of Christian leadership, to provide the academic foundation that will enable our graduates to be accepted in and graduate from graduate theological programs, to enable the student to ponder the ultimate questions of life, to develop a strong, maturing, distinctively evangelical faith, and present an apologetic to competing views, and to lay a biblical foundation for the student's task of integrating faith and learning.
Outline:
Content:
- Developing A Christian Mind
- English
- Fine Arts
- Foreign Language
- Foundations for Excellence
- History
- Kinesiology
- Mathematics
- Natural Science
- Religion
- Social Science
Structure:
- 120-credit-hour minimum for a bachelor's degree is required, including 36 upper-level credit hours.
- At least 12 credit hours in the major program must be completed at Dallas Baptist University, including nine upper-level course hours.
- Minimum GPA Required for Graduation from Dallas Baptist University: DBU requires a minimum institutional cumulative, major, and minor GPA of 2.0.
Course Schedule:
- Courses are offered in a variety of formats, including traditional face-to-face, online, and hybrid.
- The program can be completed in four years of full-time study.
Individual Modules with Descriptions:
Developing A Christian Mind (DCM 2301)
- This course is designed to help students develop a Christian worldview and to understand the relationship between faith and learning.
English
- Students will take a variety of English courses, including composition, literature, and writing.
Fine Arts
- Students will take one course in fine arts.
Foreign Language
- Students will take six hours of a foreign language at the 2000 level.
Foundations for Excellence (FOUN 1101)
- This course is required of all first-year and transfer students with fewer than 15 credit hours.
History
- Students will take two history courses.
Kinesiology
- Students will take one fitness for living course and one additional activity course.
Mathematics
- Students will take one mathematics course.
Natural Science
- Students will take one laboratory science course from Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Physical Science, or Physics.
Religion
- Students will take three religion courses, including Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, and Christian Doctrine.
Social Science
- Students will take one social science course from Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology.
Assessment:
Methods:
- Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, including exams, quizzes, papers, and presentations.
Criteria:
- Students will be evaluated on their knowledge of the material, their ability to think critically, and their ability to communicate their ideas effectively.
Teaching:
Methods:
- The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are committed to providing students with a high-quality education.
- Faculty members use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities.
Faculty:
- The program's faculty members have a wide range of expertise in biblical studies, theology, and related fields.
- Many of the faculty members have published books and articles in their fields of expertise.
Unique Approaches:
- The program offers a unique approach to biblical studies that emphasizes the integration of faith and learning.
- The program also offers a variety of opportunities for students to get involved in practical ministry experiences.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Graduates of the Biblical Studies program may pursue a variety of careers in ministry, education, and other fields.
- Some graduates may go on to further study in seminary or graduate school.
Opportunities:
- The program provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a variety of careers.
- Graduates of the program are well-prepared for positions in churches, schools, and other organizations.
Outcomes:
- Graduates of the Biblical Studies program are equipped to make a positive impact on the world through their work and service.
- The program's graduates are known for their strong work ethic, their commitment to excellence, and their passion for serving others.
