Bachelor of Arts in Divinity and Biblical Theology

The Bachelor of Arts in Divinity and Biblical Theology is an academically rigorous undergraduate program offered by the HBIU School of Divinity. The curriculum foregrounds advanced biblical interpretation, biblical theology across both Testaments, systematic and historical theology, and biblical languages, while integrating professional formation, ethical reflection, and research competencies. Graduates will be prepared for scholarly engagement, educational vocations within religious contexts, and leadership roles that require disciplined theological inquiry and ethical praxis.

Academic unit

HBIU School of Divinity

Total credits

96

Duration

4 years

Specialization / Minor

Biblical Theology and Ministry Leadership

• Demonstrate advanced competency in the exegesis of Hebrew and Greek texts and apply original-language tools to interpretative questions.
• Articulate coherent biblical-theological syntheses that integrate Old and New Testament perspectives on covenant, kingdom, and salvation history.
• Apply systematic theology to contemporary doctrinal, ethical, and pastoral problems with clarity, precision, and historical awareness.
• Perform rigorous research in theology and religious studies using appropriate methodologies and critical apparatus, culminating in a substantive capstone thesis.
• Critically analyze historical developments in Christian thought and assess their implications for contemporary ecclesial practice and public theology.
• Demonstrate integrated spiritual formation and ethical leadership in communal and organizational contexts, informed by theological reflection.
• Communicate complex theological arguments effectively in written and oral forms, for both academic and public audiences.
• Engage diverse cultural and religious contexts with scholarly sensitivity, ethical responsibility, and commitment to constructive dialogue.