Biblical Research
Contact: Dr. Eric Stevens (estevens@cccb.edu)
Career Opportunities
The program is designed to qualify graduates for further theological studies at seminary. Students who graduate with a Biblical research degree may serve in preaching and teaching roles in a local church. They can pursue Bible translation options in missions, based on the extensive Biblical language requirements. Careers in writing and editing theological writing are also possible.
Program Goals
The Biblical Research program can be developed only within the Bachelor of Arts degree. In addition to the BA degree goals, students in the Biblical Research program will be able to do the following:
- Translate selections of the Bible from the original languages into English using the basic rules of grammar and syntax.
- Generate an exegetical paper using the original Biblical languages, Bible study tools, scholarly research, sound principles of interpretation, and collaboration.
- Apply language and research skills to lessons and sermons.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
| Biblical/General Studies Requirements | 9 | |
| GHS341 | Elementary Hebrew | 3 |
| CHOICE | Theology Elective (Any non-required BTH course at the 300-level) | 3 |
| CHOICE | Church History Elective (GHS312, GHS343, GHS344, GHS365) | 3 |
| Professional Studies Requirements | 29 | |
| SALT-C | Serving in Community, Biblical Leadership, Leadership Ministries | 1.5 |
| SALT-S | Elective SALT Seminar | 0.5 |
| SALT-C4 | Vocational Preparation | 1 |
| SALT-C6 | Personal Assessment | 2 |
| GHS342 | Intermediate Hebrew | 3 |
| GHS343 | Hebrew Exegesis | 3 |
| BTH301 | Orientation to Biblical Research (Topic selected for final project) | 3 |
| GCA342 | Research Writing (Writing completed for final project) | 3 |
| CHOICE | Foundations Requirement (PED275 or PCM275) | 3 |
| CHOICE | OT Elective (Any non-required BOT course at the 300-level) | 3 |
| CHOICE | NT Elective (Any non-required BNT course at the 300-level) | 3 |
| CHOICE | OT Elective, NT Elective, or Theology Elective (300-level only) | 3 |
| Total Credits Required for Biblical Research program | 38 | |
Orientation to Biblical Research and Research Writing are taken by Biblical Research students in place of a Field Experience. All other SALT courses are still required of Biblical Research students.
BA-Biblical Research Suggested Course of Study
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YEAR ONE 1st Semester – 16.5 hours |
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___Christian Discipleship ___English Composition I ___Foundations of Christianity ___Life of Christ I |
___Saints Seminar ___Survey of Pentateuch ___SALT: Serving in Community |
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2nd Semester – 15.5 hours |
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___Acts of the Apostles ___English Composition II ___History of Israel |
___Oral Communication ___Elementary Hebrew ___SALT: Biblical Leadership |
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YEAR TWO 1st Semester – 16 hours |
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___Basic Biblical Theology ___Book of Hebrews ___Elementary Greek ___Principles of Evangelism |
___Intermediate Hebrew ___SALT: Elective Seminar ___SALT: Leadership Ministries
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2nd Semester – 18 hours |
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___Intermediate Greek ___Life of Christ III ___Restoration History |
___Worldviews & Ethics ___Foundations Requirement ___Hebrew Exegesis |
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YEAR THREE 1st Semester – 16 hours |
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___Advanced Biblical Theology ___Book of Romans ___Greek Exegesis |
___History Elective ___Math or Science Elective ___SALT: Vocational Preparation |
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2nd Semester – 18 hours |
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___Greek Analysis ___Introduction to Psychology ___Issues in Philosophy |
___Life of Christ II ___OT Prophets ___Orientation to Biblical Research |
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YEAR FOUR 1st Semester – 18 hours |
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___Church History Elective ___Greek Literature ___Israel after the Exile |
___Old Testament Elective ___Theology Elective ___Research Writing |
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2nd Semester – 17 hours |
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___Apologetics ___Bible/Theology Elective ___Church History Elective |
___New Testament Elective ___Old Testament Elective ___SALT: Personal Assessment |
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Note: Students who transfer in college credit for English may start with Elementary Greek their first semester of enrollment at Central. An alternative course of study can be created during Saints Seminar in consultation with the student’s advisor. |
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This program can be developed only within a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Download the Biblical Research Degree Overview here.
Download the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Research Advising Guide here.
