Bachelor of Arts in Divinity and Pastoral Care

The Bachelor of Arts in Divinity and Pastoral Care at HBIU School of Divinity is an academically rigorous undergraduate program emphasizing advanced biblical interpretation, biblical theology, historical and systematic theology, and the linguistic competencies required for primary-source exegesis. Integrating rigorous historical-critical scholarship with constructive theological reflection and ethical engagement, the program prepares graduates for scholarly research, teaching in ministry-related settings, and informed leadership in ecclesial and community contexts. The curriculum advances progressively from foundational skills in research and languages to specialized seminars and a senior thesis, fostering competency in theological inquiry, interdisciplinary analysis, and vocational formation.

Academic unit

HBIU School of Divinity

Total credits

96

Duration

4 years

• Demonstrate advanced competence in biblical interpretation using original languages (Hebrew and Koine Greek) and contemporary hermeneutical methods.
• Articulate coherent biblical-theological syntheses that integrate Old and New Testament witness with systematic doctrinal reflection.
• Analyze major movements and figures in historical theology and evaluate their significance for contemporary theological debate.
• Apply ethical frameworks and theological principles to public issues, community engagement, and leadership contexts.
• Design and execute a sustained piece of original research appropriate to undergraduate theological scholarship, culminating in a senior thesis.
• Communicate scholarly and applied theological insights clearly in written and oral forms to both academic and lay audiences.