Biblical Studies and Theology

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Biblical Studies and Theology

Overview

The Biblical Studies and Theology program pursues the academic study of Christianity and the Bible with an overview of major world religions. Our program allows students to study Biblical interpretation, individual books of the Bible in depth, and theological history and current issues for a deeper understanding of the Christian faith. At Tyndale, you will have the opportunity to focus your studies into a particular ministry context such as: pastoral studies, youth ministry, or intercultural ministries.

Academic

Our program is grounded in the gospel and strong academic study of the Church and Christian traditions. Our professors are Christian scholars who draw on historical and contemporary Christian traditions and theologians. You will learn both the history of Christian scholarship, as well as the current trends in Christianity. You will be challenged to look at the Bible, theology, and Christian ministry in new ways through your own research, and that of your professors and classmates.

Tailored

Tyndale’s Biblical Studies and Theology major can be tailored to fit your particular interests. Whether you would like to explore the academic realm of biblical study or hands-on church ministry, our professors will help you throughout your undergraduate experience. You will gain academic knowledge and also grow personally and spiritually.

Challenge

The professors will challenge you to pursue the hard questions of the bible, theology, and of life. At Tyndale, you will learn within a faithful community of learners and believers for work or ministry in the 21st century.
 

Program Faculty


Dr. Benjamin Reynolds

Dr. Craig Carter

Dr. Daniel Driver

Prof. Stephen Thomson
 

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Possible Focus Opportunities »

  • Biblical Studies
  • Theology
  • Youth Ministry
  • General Ministry
  • Pastoral Ministry
  • Intercultural Ministry
  • Pentecostal Studies

Program Requirements

Major Requirements (48 Credit Hours)
  • [RLGS 1013] Old Testament Scripture
  • [RLGS 1023] New Testament Scripture    
  • [RLGS 2013] Hermeneutics    
  • [RLGS 2613] Introduction to Christian Theology
  • [RLGS 2703] or [RLGS 3723] World Religions Course
  • [RLGS 3__3] Text & Interpretation OT
  • [RLGS 3__3] Text & Interpretation NT
  • [RLGS 3__3] Christian Theology course (RLGS 361 – 390)
  • [HIST 2513], [HIST 2523] History of Christianity I, II
  • RGLS Electives (3000 or 4000 Level) (9 Credit Hours)
  • RGLS Elective (4000 Level) (3 Credit Hours) (Not RLGS 450)
  • [GREE ___3] Greek Course AND [GREE ___3] Greek Course
    OR
    [HEBR ___3] Hebrew Course AND [HEBR ___3] Hebrew Course
Core Requirements (36 Credit Hours)
  • [INDS 1013] University Studies in Christian Perspective
  • Two of the Following: [ENGL 1013], [ENGL 1023], [ENGL 1033], [ENGL 1043], [ENGL 1713]
  • [HIST 1013], [HIST 1023] History of Western Civilization I, II
  • [INDS 4753] Christianity & Culture
  • [PHIL 1013], [PHIL 1023] History of Philosophy I, II 
  • Fine Arts Elective (3 Credit Hours)
  • Natural Sciences (3 Credit Hours)
  • Social Science (6 Credit Hours)
Electives (36 Credit Hours)

OR Choose Track A, B, or C.

Track A: Intercultural Studies (36 Credit Hours)
  • [CHRI 3613] Global Christianity
  • [CHRI 3633] Cross-Cultural Communication               
  • [CHRI 3693] Internship in Intercultural Studies
  • Language Electives (6 Credit Hours)
  • Electives (21 Credit Hours)
Track B: Pastoral Ministry (36 Credit Hours)
  • [CHRI 2413] Christian Worship
  • [CHRI 2423] Pastoral Care and Procedures
  • [CHRI 3433] Preaching
  • [CHRI 3453] Seminar in Pastoral Studies  
  • [CHRI 3493] Internship in Pastoral Ministry
  • Electives (21 Credit Hours)
Track C: Youth Ministry (36 Credit Hours)
  • [CHRI 1313] Foundations of Youth Ministry
  • [CHRI 2313] Practice of Youth Ministry
  • [CHRI 3313] Canadian Youth Culture
  • [CHRI 3393] Internship in Youth Ministry   
  • One of the Following:
    [CHRI 3323, 3333, 3343, 3353, 3383, 3433]
  • Electives (21 Credit Hours)

Total Degree Requirements: 120 Credit Hours

Program requirements subject to change.
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