Overview | Biblical Languages (Men)

If you desire to do biblical translation work in the U.S. or overseas or wish to develop the tools necessary to have a deeper knowledge of God’s Word in its original languages, a major in Biblical Languages prepares you to do just that.

Your freshman year, you begin studying Greek and continue on to complete 31 hours of language classes, including Hebrew grammar, linguistics, and exegesis. In addition to core classes in General Studies and Biblical Studies, a 20-hour ministry component rounds out your degree in Biblical Languages.

Program Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate the ability to identify and apply the rules of grammar, syntax, and semantics to the original biblical languages.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to fluidly translate and explain the nuances of the original biblical text.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to identify and describe best practices related to pastoral ministry and church administration.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to explain the Baptist distinctives in the context of Baptist history.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to articulate biblical doctrine in a systematic fashion.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate and apply biblical truth accurately and effectively in preaching and writing.
• Students will demonstrate servant leadership behaviors in ministry settings.