The Department of Theology offers a major in Theological Studies and a major in Biblical Studies. The Biblical Studies major can be completed with or without a concentration in biblical languages. The department also offers three minors: Biblical Studies, Theology and Ethics, and Christian Thought. These majors and minors are ideal for students with interest in a deeper understanding Christianity and the integration of faith and reason.

Because each major requires only thirty-six hours of coursework and many of our courses overlap with Eastern's core requirements, it is easy for students to double major. A double major in Biblical and Theological Studies requires only fifty-seven hours of coursework.

Courses for Biblical and Theological Studies are grouped under four categories:

1. Foundational courses provide students with a gateway into the rich world of biblical, theological, and ethical reflection on the Christian tradition.
2. Canonical/Systematic courses consider critical texts, categories, and practices that form the infrastructure of the Christian tradition, and thus its unique identity, boundaries, and dynamics.
3. Elective courses consider the import of the Christian tradition as it is brought into conversation with varied cultural contexts, social and ethical issues, and vocational pursuits.
4. Culminating Senior Experience courses are an opportunity for majors at the end of their course of study to reflect critically upon what they have learned, anticipate future challenges, and communally assess their competencies in the discipline.

To major in Biblical Studies or Theology one must complete all Bible and Theology courses with a grade of C or higher. The minors have no such requirement and can be pursued by anyone with interest.

The Major for the B.A. in Biblical Studies

The Major for the B.A. in Theological Studies

The Minor in Biblical Studies

The Minor in Theology and Ethics

The Minor in Christian Thought