Bachelor of Arts in Theological and Hermeneutics Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Theological and Hermeneutics Studies at HBIU School of Divinity provides an academically rigorous program centered on advanced biblical interpretation, historical and systematic theology, biblical languages, Christian ethics, and religious scholarship. The curriculum pursues progressive competency in exegesis, theological reflection, and research methodology to prepare graduates for scholarly study, ministry leadership in faith-based institutions, and professional roles requiring theological literacy and ethical discernment. The program integrates spiritual formation with disciplined study of Old and New Testament corpora, classical and contemporary theological discourse, and supervised applied research.

Academic unit

HBIU School of Divinity

Total credits

96

Duration

4 years

• Demonstrate advanced competency in biblical interpretation and exegesis for Old and New Testament texts using original languages and contemporary hermeneutical methods.
• Articulate coherent theological syntheses across biblical theology, systematic theology, and historical theology, situating doctrinal claims within the broader Christian intellectual tradition.
• Apply ethical reasoning informed by Christian moral theology to contemporary pastoral, social, and vocational contexts.
• Conduct independent theological research using appropriate academic methodologies and present findings in written and oral scholarly forms.
• Integrate spiritual formation practices with critical theological reflection to support sustained ministry and academic engagement.
• Evaluate and critique primary theological sources and secondary scholarship, demonstrating competence in bibliographic, citation, and research standards for theological studies.