Biblical and Theological Studies Major
Important Notes
- 40% of major requirements must be completed at Judson.
- 40% of major requirements must be upper division.
Gen Eds Required by Major
- BST301 BTS General Education Seminar (1 c.h.) Gen Ed GEN301 Requirement
Biblical and Theological Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | ||
| BST221 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| BST301 | BTS General Education Seminar | 1 |
| Select 12 hours from the following: 1 | 12 | |
Biblical Studies 200-, 300-, or 400-level Electives | ||
Theological Studies 200-, 300-, or 400-level Electives | ||
| Biblical Language | ||
| Select one Sequence from the following: 2 | 6 | |
| Sequence I | ||
| Biblical Hebrew I | ||
| Biblical Hebrew II | ||
| Sequence II | ||
| New Testament Greek I | ||
| New Testament Greek II | ||
| Theology/Philosophy | ||
| THS210 | Christianity in Conversation | 3 |
| THS221 | Christian Theology | 3 |
| THS225 | History and Theology of Worship | 3 |
| THS325 | Christology | 3 |
| PHL260 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| Total Hours | 37 | |
- 1
Elective courses must include at least one New and one Old Testament course, and should be 200-, 300- or 400-level.
- 2
A student may take additional Biblical language courses beyond the required one-year sequence. Additional language courses may be applied toward any BST elective requirement.
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies (Four-Year Plan)
Academic planning is the student's responsibility. This Graduation Plan is designed to be a guide to assist students as they plan their course selections. This is only a suggested schedule, and is not a substitute for a student's Advising Worksheet, nor the Program Requirements in the Judson University Catalog. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and approval of an academic advisor. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time at which they entered the institution. Course requirements and sequencing may vary with AP courses, transfer courses, English/math placement, or other conditions.
A full-time course load for undergraduate students is 12-18 credits per semester. Illinois residents receiving state aid should register for 15 hours per semester.
In addition to the courses below, chapel is required for all traditional full-time students (i.e., those taking 12 or more credit hours), both residents and commuters. This course counts as 1 credit towards a student's full-time status within the term, but does not earn credits towards graduation.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| BST110 | Intro to the Christian Bible | 3 |
| GEN101 or ESS101 |
Questions of Life: Entering the Judson Conversation 1 or Wellness |
1 |
| Physical Activity course | 1 | |
| ENG101 | Expository Writing (or ACT/SAT placement) | 3 |
| Math based on ACT/SAT placement | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Science w/Lab | 4 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| THS110 | Christian Faith: Understanding and Application | 3 |
| SPC120 | Foundations of Speech | 3 |
| ENG102 | Critical Thinking and Writing (or ACT/SAT placement) | 3 |
| Gen Ed Visual and Performing Arts Elective | 3 | |
| PSY111 or SOC151 |
Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BST221 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| BST Elective or Biblical Language | 3 | |
| BST/THS Elective | 3 | |
| HIS262 | History of Civilization II | 3 |
| THS221 | Christian Theology | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Gen Ed History Elective | 3 | |
| PHL260 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| THS210 | Christianity in Conversation | 3 |
| BST Elective or Biblical Language 2 | 3 | |
| Any Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THS225 | History and Theology of Worship | 3 |
| BST/THS Elective 2 | 6 | |
| Biblical Language or Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Any Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Gen Ed Upper Division English Elective | 3 | |
| THS325 | Christology | 3 |
| BST301 | BTS General Education Seminar 3 | 1 |
| BST/THS Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Biblical Language or Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Any Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| GEN401 | The Good Life: Continuing the Conversation | 3 |
| BST/THS Elective 2 | 6 | |
| Any Elective | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BST/THS Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Any Elective | 10 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 119 | |
- 1
First-time students (those entering college directly from high school) should take GEN101; transfer students should take ESS101
- 2
see major audit
- 3
GEN301 equivalent