BS - Biblical Studies
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.
Courses are offered in the classroom setting and online.
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 prior learning assessment process toward the required 60 credits.
Transfer Credit Policy
Transfer credit for core curriculum requirements for undergraduate programs within the School of Service and Leadership may be granted as follows:
- Credit must have been earned at a regionally accredited college or university or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education with a minimum grade of "C."
- Courses must be approved by the School of Service and Leadership.
- Students must complete at least 30 hours of the core curriculum at Indiana Wesleyan University.
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 120 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.
Biblical Studies - Program of Study
Prerequisite Courses
(Must be completed before starting the core program; for students lacking the prerequisites required for entrance into the Biblical Studies major, these courses are offered at the inception of the program and qualify for financial aid for eligible students)
Core Courses
