DEGREE PROGRAMS
BIBLICAL & THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
Looking for a degree that combines your passion for sharing the gospel with your love for scripture? Antioch's Bachelor of Arts in Biblical & Theological Studies will give you a solid foundation in theology, practical ministry, and biblical studies. It also provides you with an appreciation of the history, context, and message of the Bible. You’ll develop your knowledge of God’s Word as you apply it to contemporary issues and other religions.
B.A. BIBLICAL & THEOLOGICAL STUDIES - 120 CREDITS
If A.A. in Biblical Studies or equivalent has been acquired by student, B.A. degree program courses may be adjusted by Program Director.
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​​LAN 101
ACADEMIC WRITING, RESEARCH & RHETORIC
Course Description: think and write rhetorically among various cultural discourses and worldviews.
Classical and current conversations across academic and cultural spheres, with a specific focus on the habits and conventions
of academic writing.
3 Credits
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LAN 104
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Course Description: Effective speaking using various methods.Classroom practice given in oral and interpretive readings.
Study is given to the correct preparation and delivery of different kinds of speeches as well as the use of correct speech habits and behavior.
3 Credits
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LAN 205
INQUIRY BASED COLLEGE RESEARCH AND WRITING
Course Description: Picking up where LAN 101 ends, this course focuses specifically on understanding
how to read texts with an academic curiosity that leads to substantive research questions.
Critically analyze the rhetorical situation of multiple types of research writing.
3 Credits
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​​MAT 060
BASIC MATH SKILLS
Course Description: This course equips students with mathematical skills necessary for success in college level mathematics courses. Students will build quantitative reasoning and logical thinking skills through encounters with problems drawn from a
variety of contexts, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, financial math, and statistics.
3 Credits
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GEN 100
THE MAKING OF THE CHRISTIAN MIND
Course Description: Explores the development of a Christian worldview and philosophy of life.
Studies some alternative worldviews from a Christian worldview perspective. Investigates the sacredness of all spheres of human life and the relevance of a Christian worldview to all spheres of human life and action through the works of some of Christianity’s leading thinkers and writers.
3 Credits
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GEN 250
THE MAKING OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
Course Description: Exploration, assessment, and application of Scripture to key ethical and cultural issues,
with an emphasis on the development of moral discernment and reasoning.
3 Credits
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BIB 105
INTRODUCTION TO BIBLE
Course Description: Introduction to the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures with an emphasis on biblical interpretation
and application in the contemporary world. Importance and reliability of the Scriptures, genres of Scripture with
representative readings, basics of biblical interpretation, and skills needed for application to the Christian life examined.
3 Credits
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BIB 106
CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE
Course Description: Exploration of core doctrinal and theological beliefs of the Christian faith. Emphasis placed upon the development of a Christian worldview in order to prepare students to face the challenges of their current culture.
3 Credits
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BIB 200
PRINCIPLES OF HERMENEUTICS & THEOLOGICAL THINKING
Course Description: Introduction to methods of studying and interpreting Scripture, theological understanding, and practical application.
3 Credits
BIB 255
THE GOSPELS
Course Description: Examination of the content and messages of the Gospels, their theology, and their application in modern culture. Prerequisite BIB 200.
3 Credits
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BIB 282
PENTATEUCH
Course Description: Examination of the content and messages of the Pentateuch, its theology, and its application in modern culture. Prerequisite BIB 200.
3 Credits
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BIB 301
APOLOGETICS
Course Description: Exploration of the articulating the reasonableness of Christian faith as well as developing meaningful responses to common objections.
3 Credits
BIB 312
PSALMS & WISDOM LITERATURE
Course Description: Examination of the content and message of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs &
Lamentations, their theology, and application in modern culture. Prerequisite BIB 200.
3 Credits
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BIB 322
PAULINE LITERATURE I
Course Description: Examination of the content and messages of Paul’s letters to the churches, their theology,
and their application in modern culture. Prerequisite BIB 200.
3 Credits
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BIB 323
PAULINE LITERATURE II
Course Description: Examination of the content and messages of Paul’s letters to individuals, their theology,
and their application in modern culture. Prerequisite BIB 200.
3 Credits
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BIB 330
ROMANS
Course Description: Examination of the content and message of Romans. Its theology, and application in modern culture.
Prerequisite: BIB 200.
3 Credits
BIB 331
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY I
Course Description: Exploration of core doctrinal and theological beliefs of the Christian faith as understood through Scripture. Prerequisite: BIB 200.
3 Credits
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​BIB 332
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY II
Course Description: Continued exploration of core doctrinal and theological beliefs of the Christian faith as understood through Scripture. Prerequisite: BIB 200
3 Credits
BIB 373
PREACHING & TEACHING THE BIBLE
Course Description: Examines the process of lesson/sermon preparation and delivery from the biblical text
with the aim of influencing an audience. Students build upon their knowledge of written, verbal, and non-verbal
communication skills to develop sermons and lesson plans.
3 Credits
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BIB 430
CHRISTIAN ETHICS
Course Description: Exploration of biblical principles of ethics, along with assessment of historical and contemporary approaches to the topic.
3 Credits
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BIB 440
CHRISTIAN MISSIONS
Course Description: Study of the worldwide mission of the Church, presented in the context of world perspectives and evangelism, including the theological basis for world missions, practical survey of mission strategies, and applications to local church ministries.
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BIB 220
BIBLICAL THEOLOGY
Course Description: This course investigate the foundational theological ideas and principles as they are introduced and then developed throughout scripture.
3 Credits
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BIB 260
CHURCH HISTORY I
Course Description: Survey of the movements and ideas which have influenced the church from the second century until the Reformation.
3 Credits
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BIB 261
CHURCH HISTORY II
Course Description: Survey of the movements, leaders, and ideas which have influenced the church in the West
from the time of the Reformation to the beginning of the 21st century.
3 Credits
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BIB 300
OLD TESTAMENT HISTORICAL BOOKS
Examination of the content and messages of Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Ruth, their theology, and their application in modern culture. Prerequisite BIBL 200.
3 Credits
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BIB 310
BIBLICAL APOCALYPTIC LIT.
Course Description: Examination of the content and message of Daniel and Revelation, their theology,
and their application in modern culture.
3 Credits
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BIB 313
STUDY OF THE PROPHETS
(Course Description: Examination of the content and messages of the Old Testament writing prophets, their theology, and their application in modern culture.
3 Credits
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BIB 316
ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
Course Description: Examination of the content and messages of the Acts of the Apostles, its theology, and its application in modern culture.
3 Credits
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BIB 318
GENERAL EPISTLES
Course Description: Examination of the content and messages of Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, I Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Jude, their theology, and their application in modern culture.
3 Credits
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BIB 331
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY I
Course Description: Exploration of core doctrinal and theological beliefs of the Christian faith as understood through Scripture.
3 Credits
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BIB 332
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY II
Course Description: Continued exploration of core doctrinal and theological beliefs of the Christian faith as understood through Scripture.
3 Credits
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BIB 333
BIBLICAL & THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF WORSHIP
Course Description: Examination of the theology of worship in Scripture, with special emphasis on its nature, role, and practice with the Church.
3 Credits
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MIN 400
CHURCH IN SOCIETY
Course Description: Explore sociological and theological roles of the church in 21st century. Examine diverging ways Christian traditions have understood and lived out the intersection and interaction between church and other social institutions such as governments, family, schools, etc., and how these traditions might inform the church's approach to critical
contemporary social issues.
3 Credits
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MIN 402
FAITH & CULTURE
Course Description: Understand the basic concepts of the Christian faith, how it may relate across cultures, and how its expressions will vary while its message remains unchanged. Students will be challenged to understand and appreciate the differences in culture and how to relate and communicate effectively across those cultural differences. Contrasting the Christian faith to other worldviews in order to be equipped with the tools needed in order to be able to interact with others in the world.
3 Credits
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THE 304
DRAWING NEAR TO GOD
Course Description: This course introduces the spiritual disciplines within the context of God’s character. Emphasis will be placed on examining the biblical and historical principles and practices contributing to the process of sanctification/spiritual formation in a cross-cultural context. Avenues for personal application will be pursued as each student develops a Personal Plan for Spiritual Growth to guide the student in seeking to be transformed into the image of Christ.
3 Credits
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BIB 410
SPIRITUAL FORMATION & CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
Course Description: Students examine the biblical and philosophical basis of personal spiritual formation and growth as
well as strategies that can be used to facilitate formation and growth in discipleship and church ministry.
3 Credits
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THE 223
CHRISTIAN NARRATIVE I: CREATION & FALL
Course Description: This course explores the relationship of God to humanity from the vantage point of creation and fall.
Attention is given to the nature, character, and work of God in creating and governing the universe, especially
in his special relationship to humanity, creatures bearing the image of God. Further attention is given to the issue of sin.
3 Credits
THE 224
CHRISTIAN NARRATIVE II: REDEMPTION
Course Description: The course explores the relationship of God to humanity from the vantage point of redemption, looking at the incarnation, the atonement, and the doctrine of regeneration. The course also explores the new community of the redeemed, the church. The future dimension of redemption, entailing the events of the last days, receives attention.
3 Credits
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PHI 201
INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY
Course Description: Introduction to the major classical problems contextualizing issues in philosophy and the relevance of these to the Christian faith. It will focus on major philosophical arguments within various worldviews and subsequently analyze them in light of a biblical worldview.
3 Credits
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PHI 301
PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
Course Description: This course is an introduction to the major classical problems and issues in the philosophy of religion and the relevance of these to Christian faith. Prerequisite: PHI 201
3 Credits
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