Bachelor of Arts in
Biblical Literature
Under-
Program Overview
ORU’s Biblical Literature program is an exciting and interesting major that is designed to give you a greater understanding and application of the Word of God. As a Biblical Literature major, you will begin to interpret the Bible through the lens of a theological and historical framework accessed by hermeneutical and exegetical tools.
If you choose to major in Biblical Literature at ORU, you will have the option to choose one of three concentrations: English Bible, Old Testament or New Testament.
What can I do with a degree from ORU in Biblical Literature?
- Chaplain
- Evangelist
- Graduate student
- Missionary
- Pastor
- Professor
- Researcher
- Teacher
- Writer
What are some of the core experiences of this program?
- Jesus and the Gospels
- Pentateuch
- Intertestamental Literature
- Hermeneutics
- Systematic Theology
- History of Christianity: Early Church
- Teaching the Bible
- Signs and Wonders
- Old Testament Historical Books
- Hebrew Prophets
- Psalms and Wisdom Literature
- Biblical Greek
- Biblical Hebrew
- Hebrew Exegesis
What makes ORU’s Biblical Literature program stand out?
ORU was designated one of the nation’s “Best Schools for Studying the Bible” by TheBestSchools.org, therefore, you can rest assured that you will be receiving one of the most high-quality, comprehensive Biblical Literature degrees in the nation.
What about accreditation?
As a university, we meet the accreditation standards set by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of the top outside regulators in the U.S.
Are there scholarships available?
Nearly 100% of our full-time, undergraduate residential students receive ORU grants and scholarships through academic achievement and through ORU’s premier scholarship opportunity of our Quest Whole Leader Scholarship. To learn more about financial aid, click here.
Contact
Undergradate Theology Department
918.495.6098