degrees
Bible & Theology
Summary
Discover the benefits of a Bible & Theology degree from GBSC and what it takes to graduate.
Affordable
$137.50 per credit hour
Accredited
Accredited by HLC & ABHE
Convenient
Can be done entirely online
Transferable
Classes can transfer
Bible & Theology
Overview
Associates of Arts (AA) – 2 year degree
Bachelor of Arts (BA) – 4 year degree
Master of Arts (MA) – 2 year graduate degree
- Campus degree
- Online degree
Contact Our Office
- Email – enrollment@gbs.edu
- Call – (513) 763-6565
- Text – (513) 402-chat (2428)
Why choose Bible & Theology at GBSC?
Start your college career off with a solid foundation of Bible and theology courses designed to push your and help you on your journey.
Graduates went off to be a
- Bible teacher
- missionary
- PhD student
- MDiv student
- pastoral counselor
overview
AA Bible & Theology
Associates of Arts (AA) – 2 year degree
- Campus degree
- Online degree
Why choose Bible & Theology at GBSC?
The AA degree in Bible & Theology is designed for students who desire a sound biblical foundation upon which to build their life.
It is ideal for the student who is not sure what God wishes for their life or for the student who is planning to transfer to another college to pursue studies in an area that we do not offer.
Sample Classes
- Doctrine of Holiness
- OT / NT Literature
- Life of Christ
- Wisdom Literature
- Pentateuch
AA Requirements
- See catalog for more information
Standard Completion Time
2 years
Minimum Program Credits
60 credits
- General Education: 24-30
- Bible & Theology: 15 (14 included below)
- Biblical Studies: 14
- Theology: 17
- Church History: 3
- Ministerial Education: 2
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BA Biblical & Theological Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) – 4 year degree
- Campus degree
- Online degree
Why choose Bible & Theology at GBSC?
The BA degree in Biblical & Theological Studies teaches leadership skills in essential ministry functions such as personal evangelism, the conduct of discipleship groups, and teaching biblical doctrine.
These students will have a strong grasp of the essential doctrines of classical Christian theology, as well as our unique Wesleyan emphases and contributions to its enrichment and development.
Sample Classes
- Doctrine of Holiness
- OT / NT Literature
- Life of Christ
- Wisdom Literature
- Pentateuch
- Systematic Theology
- Holiness: Critical Issues
- Religions of America
- Senior Worldview Seminar
BA Requirements
- See catalog for more information
Standard Completion Time
4 years
Minimum Program Credits
120 credits
- General Education: 36 – 42
- Bible & Theology: 30 (all 30 included below)
- Biblical Studies: 35
- Theology: 34
- Church History: 8
- Electives: 18
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MA Theology
Master of Arts (MA) – 2 year graduate degree
- Online degree
Why choose Theology at GBSC?
The MA in Biblical Studies is designed for those with Bible college degrees who want to pursue further biblical studies in preparation for a teaching ministry either at the high school, Bible institute, local church institute (overseas) or college level.
If you plan to teach at a college level, this degree will provide a solid, transferable platform to an MDiv or PhD program.
For pastors who desire a biblically stronger and theologically more mature ministry, this degree provides advanced exegetical skills and deeper theological understanding which will enable you to equip your laity for more effective service in the church and in the world. Read more about this degree.
Sample Classes
- New Testament Theology
- Old Testament Introduction
- Old Testament Theology
- Biblical Hermeneutics
- Biblical Theology of Holiness
- History of American Methodism
- Advanced Systematic Theology
- Greek Exegesis: Romans
MA Requirements
- See catalog for more information
Standard Completion Time
2 years
Minimum Program Credits
36 credits
- Core: 30
- Electives: 6
Accreditation
We are accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). See why having both matters.
