Oct 25, 2024

Academic Catalog - Spring 2025

Biblical Studies

The Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies equips students to translate and exegete Hebrew and Greek texts and to understand them within the broader scope of Christian thought. Students take beginning level courses in Hebrew, Greek, New Testament Theology, Old Testament Theology, and Bible book studies. This program is ideal for students seeking vocational training through the BS program and additional theological training at the seminary level.

B.S. Core - 43 Hours

History (3)

Select one of the following courses:

HIS 1110 - World History I 3 semester hr(s).
HIS 1120 - World History II 3 semester hr(s).

Math (3)

MAT 1600 - College Algebra 3 semester hr(s).

B.S. Major Core - 24 Hours

Christian Studies Requirements (24)

BTI 3100 - Hermeneutics 3 semester hr(s).
EVA 1100 - Evangelism: Nature and Practice 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 1110 - New Testament Introduction I 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 1120 - New Testament Introduction II 3 semester hr(s).
OTS 1110 - Old Testament Introduction I 3 semester hr(s).
OTS 1120 - Old Testament Introduction II 3 semester hr(s).
THE 3110 - Christian Theology I 3 semester hr(s).
THE 3120 - Christian Theology II 3 semester hr(s).

B.S. Biblical Studies - 21 Hours

Biblical Theology (6)

BTI 4600 - Old Testament Theology 3 semester hr(s).
BTI 4700 - New Testament Theology 3 semester hr(s).

Book Study (3)

Select one of the following courses:

NTS 3800 - New Testament Book Study 3 semester hr(s).
OTS 3800 - Old Testament Book Study 3 semester hr(s).

Greek (6)

GRK 2610 - Biblical Greek for Ministry I 3 semester hr(s).
GRK 2620 - Biblical Greek for Ministry II 3 semester hr(s).

Hebrew (6)

HEB 2610 - Biblical Hebrew for Ministry I 3 semester hr(s).
HEB 2620 - Biblical Hebrew for Ministry II 3 semester hr(s).

B.S. Elective Options - 39 Hours

Elective hours must be used toward vocational training as outlined in the program requirements (Bachelor of Science with Vocational Electives or Business Minor ). However, if a student pursues the Business Minor or needs additional hours after transferring in vocational/certification hours to Judson College, those hours can be completed via free electives. Please ensure that you communicate with the Registrar’s Office which of the vocational requirement options you are pursuing.

Continuous Enrollment

If a student is not actively enrolled in classes at Southeastern for a year, their account will become inactive. Students must be enrolled in a Continuous Enrollment course to avoid going inactive if pursuing vocational electives elsewhere. Students should inform the Registrar’s Office (registrar@sebts.edu) when they are taking elective courses elsewhere and not actively taking courses at Southeastern.

Required B.S. Electives (21)

Select any twenty-one hours of undergraduate courses:

***1*** - Free Elective
***2*** - Free Elective
***3*** - Free Elective
***4*** - Free Elective

Vocational Electives (18)

Hours that are completed in a vocation and transferred into Judson College. Reminder: Students can fulfill this Vocational requirement by either: (1) Transfer to Judson College with a completed “tent-making” associate’s degree or certificate; or (2) dual enroll at Judson College and another undergraduate institution to complete a ”tent-making” associate’s degree or certificate; students must provide documentation from the institution to the Registrar’s Office outlining the vocational degree or certification requirements they will be pursuing.

***1*** - Vocational Elective
***2*** - Vocational Elective
***3*** - Vocational Elective
***4*** - Vocational Elective

Business Minor (18)

BUS 3000 - Management and Organization Behavior 3 semester hr(s).
BUS 3200 - Principles of Marketing 3 semester hr(s).
BUS 3300 - Principles of Accounting 3 semester hr(s).
BUS 3650 - Corporate Finance 3 semester hr(s).
ECO 2500 - Introduction to Economics 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 3980 - Business as Mission(s) 3 semester hr(s).