B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies – TCBS
Undergraduate Program

B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies

A Christ-centered course of study that grounds students in Scripture, theology, biblical languages, and church history. Whatever your vocation, you will be well-equipped for a lifetime of ministry.

Degree Requirements: Students pursuing the B.A. must complete 110 units from TCBS (100 core + 10 elective) plus 70 quarter-equivalent units of General Education from a junior college, four-year college, university, or an approved credit-equivalent exam (CLEP) or online program. Students who wish to complete only the TCBS requirements will graduate with an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Biblical Studies and Theological Studies.
110 TCBS Units
100 Core Units
10 Elective Units
70 GE Units Required

Core Courses — 100 Units

These Six areas of study that form the biblical and theological foundation of the degree.

Biblical Greek 9 Units
  • Elementary Greek IBL 401(3)
  • Elementary Greek IIBL 402(3)
  • Elementary Greek IIIBL 403(3)

Elementary Greek requirements can be fulfilled by completing three Bachelor Credit Examinations.

Hermeneutics 9 Units
  • Hermeneutics 1BE 311(3)
  • Hermeneutics 2BE 312(3)
  • Hermeneutics 3BE 313(3)

These three courses may be fulfilled by completing BE 501 at the bachelor's level and passing three Bachelor Credit Examinations. BE 501 is a dual enrollment class.

Biblical Exposition 30 Units
  • Exposition of GenesisBE 101(3)
  • Old Testament Survey IBE 310(3)
  • Old Testament Survey IIBE 320(3)
  • New Testament SurveyBE 330(3)
  • Exposition of JohnBE 383(3)
  • Exposition of ActsBE 384(3)
  • Exposition of RomansBE 385(3)
  • Biblical Exposition Elective(3)
  • Biblical Exposition Elective(3)
  • Biblical Exposition Elective(3)

BE 101 may be fulfilled by BE 505; BE 310/320 by BE 502/503; BE 330 by BE 504.BE 502, 503, and 504 are dual enrollment classes open to both college and graduate students.

Church History 9 Units
  • Church History ICH 101(3)
  • Church History IICH 201(3)
  • Church History IIICH 301(3)

These are dual enrollment classes and may be fulfilled by their corresponding graduate-level courses at the bachelor's level.

Theology 33 Units
  • BibliologyST 101(4)
  • Theology ProperST 104(4)
  • ChristologyST 103(4)
  • Hamartiology & SoteriologyST 201(4)
  • EschatologyST 203(3)
  • EcclesiologyST 204(3)
  • PneumatologyST 206(3)
  • Christian ApologeticsST 301(2)
  • SanctificationST 302(3)
  • Anthropology & AngelologyST 303(3)

Theology core courses are dual enrollment classes fulfillable by their corresponding graduate-level equivalents (e.g., ST 101 = ST 501). ST 302 Sanctification corresponds to ST 603 The Christian Life at the master's level.

Practical Theology 10 Units
  • Marriage and FamilyBC 410(3)
  • Biblical Counseling IBC 221(4)
  • Biblical Counseling IIBC 321(3)

These are dual enrollment classes fulfillable by their graduate-level equivalents (e.g., BC 410 = PT 502 Marriage and Family).

Elective Courses — 10 Units

Students select 10 units of elective coursework, allowing for further depth in areas such as biblical exposition, counseling, or theology.

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