Biblical Studies
distance learning option
Undergraduate Degrees in Biblical Studies
(Prerequisite: High School Diploma or equivalent)
ABS: Associate of Biblical Studies (60 undergraduate credit hours)
BBS: Bachelor of Biblical Studies (120 undergraduate credit hours)
Master’s Degrees in Biblical Studies
(Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree with 120 undergraduate credit hours)
MBS: Master of Biblical Studies (30 cumulative graduate credit hours)
ThM: Master of Theology (MBS + 30 = 60 cumulative graduate credit hours)
MDiv: Master of Divinity (ThM + 30 = 90 cumulative graduate credit hours)
Doctor’s Degrees in Biblical Studies
(Prerequisite: Master’s degree with 90 cumulative graduate credit hours)
DMin: Doctor of Ministry (MDiv + 30 = 120 cumulative graduate credit hours)
ThD: Doctor of Theology (DMin + 30 = 150 cumulative graduate credit hours)
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Note: a number of alternate degree titles are authorized, in addition to those listed above.