Bachelor Degree

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biblical Studies provides an in-depth education from a Wesleyan-Arminian perspective for persons who desire to understand the Christian faith and its foundational issues. Graduates will be prepared to undertake more advanced ministry positions in Christian churches and para-church organizations, or to proceed on to master's level work in Divinity or Ministry.  The program meets many academic requirements for licensing and/or ordination in many denominations including The Wesleyan Church.

The same courses offered in the classroom setting are also offered via the Internet. Details are available at Online-Delivery.

Biblical Studies graduates will:

• Understand and be able to communicate a Christian worldview and biblical morality.
• Have a solid grasp of the biblical principles associated with the Wesleyan-Arminian tradition.
• Develop significant understanding of major segments and books of the Bible.
• Be able to compare and contrast the various schools of biblical interpretation and assess the strengths and weaknesses of each school.
• Apply principles and techniques for fruitful biblical study and biblical communication.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for bachelor degree programs offered through the College of Adult and Professional Studies are as follows:

• Proof of high school graduation or GED certification.
• Original transcripts from all previous college or university study at regionally accredited colleges or universities or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.
• Prior completion of at least 60 transferable credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education is required before the student is eligible to start a bachelor core program.
  • A maximum of 40 hours of credit may be earned through the assessed learning process toward the required 60.
• A minimum of two years of significant full-time work experience beyond high school.

Graduation Requirements

• To graduate with a baccalaureate degree from the College of Adult and Professional Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University, the following requirements must be met:

  • Completion of 124 semester hours.
  • Completion of the required core courses with a GPA of 2.50 or higher.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • Completion of 30 hours of general education as specified (General Education Requirements).
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.