Learn sound principles for interpreting Scripture and discover the “why” behind what you believe through our Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies (BABTS) degree.
For those who feel called to pastor or teach, our Biblical and Theological Studies degree will equip you to address our world’s most pressing issues by a Spirit-led deep dive into the Bible. 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 core curriculum learning outcomes, upon completing this degree, students will be able to:
- Utilize sound hermeneutical principles and basic grammatical aids in the interpretation of Scripture;
- Answer critical questions concerning authorship, dating, and place of composition of the books of the Bible;
- Analyze the primary people, places, and events described in the books of the Old and New Testaments;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the inspiration of the Holy Spirit in the composition of Scripture, as well as the illumination of the Holy Spirit in the reading and application of Scripture;
- Articulate the general theological categories and views of evangelical Christianity, including the distinctiveness of The King’s University; and demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of the history, traditions, and practices of the Church.
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 | Behavioral Science (Psychology or Sociology) | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | Amercian 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 |
| PHIL 3305 | Philosophy and Christian Thought | 3 |
| PHED 1300 | 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 4XXX | Isaiah -or- Pre-Seminary Track** | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
