The King’s Bachelor of Biblical and Theological Studies degree program equips students for living out their faith and ministering in the world from a Biblically informed, theological sound point of view. Students are encouraged toward a life-long love for the Word of God and living out their calling based upon sound, Spirit-filled theology rooted in Scripture. An in-depth knowledge of the Scriptures and the ability to engage the world as Spirit-led thought leaders and practitioners are the hallmarks of students who complete the BBTS degree. This degree program is available online or on-ground (Southlake).
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Concentrations
This degree program offers concentrations for students desiring to expand their learning experience:
- Old Testament
- New Testament
- Biblical Language
Meet the Director
Dr. Jonathan Frazier
Dr. Jonathan Frazier’s journey in higher education began in the urban center of Moscow, Russia while ministering as a missionary in the former Soviet Union—Russia, Belarus and Latvia. As an intercultural educator of more than 20 years, Jonathan served in various administrative and teaching roles in several collegiate-level Bible schools and ministry training centers in the Eurasia region and more recently in universities based in the United States.
Why The King's
- Spirit-formed leaders training Spirit-formed leaders. Given that many of our credentialed faculty are actively involved in ministry, their teaching comes from a perspective of applied knowledge.
- Whole-person formation. For us, it’s not just about what you learn, it’s about who you become. We believe your transformation for ministry should include deepening your walk with Jesus.
- Culture of worship and prayer. It could be the prayer room, weekly chapel, a classroom, or just a hallway – wherever it occurs, we live a life of prayer and worship.
- Community of care. Whether you take classes online or on-ground, soul care from faculty, staff, and peers extends from the classroom into your daily life.
- Growth in difference. When you get into a classroom with different generations, ethnicities, experiences, and faith journeys, you grow both personally and spiritually. You maintain your difference, but you grow in unity.
Program Purpose
This degree seeks to:
- Provide in-depth and comprehensive coverage of the contents of the Bible;
- Provide instruction in sound principles of exegesis;
- Present the various tools and methodologies available in the hermeneutical and exegetical tasks;
- Examine the broad range of issues involved in interpreting the Bible;
- Explore various theological responses to issues raised by the biblical text; and
- Offer elementary instruction in Hebrew and Greek.
Learning Objectives/Outcomes
In addition to achieving success with the General Education and Core Curriculum learning objectives/outcomes, upon completing this degree, students will be able to:
- Utilize sound hermeneutical principles and lexical aids in the interpretation of Scripture;
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of background issues and primary themes of the Old and New Testaments;
- Assess various foundational understandings of Christian theology, with an emphasis on Spirit-empowered and Messianic Jewish distinctives;
- Articulate an essential knowledge of the history, traditions, and practices of the Church;
- Exemplify the application of biblical and theological principles to life and ministry.
Curriculum
CHRISTIAN FOUNDATIONS 15 HOURS
| BIBL 1300 | Introduction to Bible | 3 |
| BIBM 1301 | Spirit-Formed Life | 3 |
| BIBL 1307 | Principles of Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BIBT 2303 | To the Jew First | 3 |
| BIBT 2307 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
GENERAL EDUCATION 43 HOURS
| UNIV 1101 | Student Success Strategies | 1 |
| ENGL 1301 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | English Composition II | 3 |
| COMS 2303 | Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MATH 1301 | College Math | 3 |
| NSCI 1401 | Natural Science and the Bible | 4 |
| PSYC 1301 or SOCI 1031 | Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | American History 1 | 3 |
| HIST 1303 | American History 2 | 3 |
| GOVT 2301 | Federal Government | 3 |
| GOVT 2302 | Texas State Government | 3 |
| PHIL 2301 | Christian Ethics | 3 |
| PHED 1200 | Health and Wellness | 2 |
| Component Elective | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 |
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING 5 HOURS
| BIBM 2101 | Practicum Prep | 1 |
| BIBM 3201 | Junior Ministry Practicum | 2 |
| BIBM 3201 | Junior Ministry Practicum | 2 |
MAJOR COURSES 42 HOURS
| BIBH 2315 | Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements | 3 |
| BIBH 2320 | Church History | 3 |
| BIBL 1305 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| BIBL 1306 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| BIBL 2301 | Biblical Background and Interpretation | 3 |
| BIBL 4315 | Romans and Galatians -or- Pre-Seminary Track** | 3 |
| BIBL 4320 | Isaiah | 3 |
| BIBM 4302 | Senior Capstone Project -or- Pre-Seminary Track** | 3 |
| BIBM 4303 | Senior Internship -or- Pre-Seminary Track** | 3 |
| BIBT 3325 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| BIBT 3326 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| Major Electives – Concentration*, Pre-Seminary Track** or Elective | 9 |
MAJOR CONCENTRATIONS* 9 HOURS
New Testament OR Old Testament OR Biblical Language
| New Testament | ||
| BIBL 2304 | Acts of the Apostles | 3 |
| BIBL 3302 | Synoptic Gospels | 3 |
| BIBL | NT Bible Course (BIBL 3000 – 4000 required) | 3 |
| Old Testament | ||
| BIBL 2328 | Introduction to the Torah | 3 |
| BIBT | OT Bible Course (BIBL 3000 – 4000 required) | 3 |
| BIBL 3306 / BIBL 3307 | Studies in the Prophets OR Studies in The Writings | 3 |
| Biblical Language | ||
| BGRK 3301 + BGRK 3302 | Greek I and Greek II | 3 |
| OR | ||
| BHEB 3301 + BHEB 3302 | Hebrew I and Hebrew II | 3 |
| BGRK 4303 / BHEB 4303 | Exegetical Study (Greek Exegesis OR Hebrew Exegesis) | 3 |
GENERAL ELECTIVES 15 HOURS
| General Elective -or- Pre-Seminary Track** | 6 | |
| General Elective | 9 |
PRE-SEMINARY TRACK** 27 HOURS
| APOL 3304 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 |
| BIBL 4312 | Advanced Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BIBT 4305 | Old Testament Theology | 3 |
| BIBT 4306 | New Testament Theology | 3 |
| BIBT 4350 | Theological Research Methodologies | 3 |
| BIBT 4355 | Senior Thesis | 3 |
| PHIL 3305 | Philosophy and Christian Thought | 3 |
| BIBLICAL LANGUAGE (choose one) | ||
| BGRK 3301 + BGRK 3302 | Greek I and Greek II | 6 |
| OR | ||
| BHEB 3301 + BHEB 3302 | Hebrew I and Hebrew II | 6 |
BABTS MINOR 15 HOURS
| BIBL 1305 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| BIBL 1306 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| BIBL 2301 | Biblical Background and Interpretation | 3 |
| BIBT 3325 | Systematic Theology 1 | 3 |
| BIBT 3326 | Systematic Theology 2 | 3 |