The biblical studies program is designed to train students to read the Bible well, equipping them with the tools needed for faithful interpretation of scripture and guiding them in textual studies of the Old and New Testaments and historical theological issues.
Students in the program will be exposed to diverse and highly-qualified faculty, while engaging in deep study of the scriptures. They will be well-trained for nuanced and thoughtful engagement with other viewpoints. Many biblical studies graduates continue on into academia and successful church and parachurch leadership.
Demonstrate an awareness of critical introduction and historical background necessary to a proper understanding of the Old and New Testaments.
Perform the practical functions of a servant-leader in a specialized area, and develop dispositions for biblical leadership and action in today’s culture.
Understand and apply New Testament concepts of church and ministry.
This program is designed to give students a deep dive into the story of scripture. It is purposefully designed to guide students into more complex interpretative issues and prepare them to train others in their congregations, classrooms or other places of ministry. Students who pursue the B.A. degree will also be trained in ancient biblical languages.
This program is designed to give students a deep dive into the story of scripture. It is purposefully designed to guide students into more complex interpretative issues and prepare them to train others in their congregations, classrooms or other places of ministry. Students who pursue the B.A. degree will also be trained in ancient biblical languages.
This program is designed to give students a deep dive into the story of scripture. It is purposefully designed to guide students into more complex interpretative issues and prepare them to train others in their congregations, classrooms or other places of ministry. The program also offers an honors track for students interested in pursuing further graduate study.
“What we learned at Point University helped us to move to other academic preparation. It also taught us about life itself and prepared us to serve in churches and in the community. We are both grateful for our experiences there.”
Graduates of the biblical studies program can pursue further education or begin a career in a ministry-related field, in roles including:
