Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor of Biblical Studies
Four-year concentrated study of Scripture — Old and New Testament, biblical languages, hermeneutics, and theology — for those called to teach and preach the Word with precision.
- Tuition
- $4,500full program
- Credit Hours
- 120
- Duration
- 36–48 mo
- Format
- 100% Online
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Exegete Old and New Testament passages in context
- Apply sound hermeneutical method across genres
- Trace biblical theology across the canon
- Teach and preach with exegetical faithfulness
- Conduct independent biblical research and writing
Core Coursework
- 01Pentateuch
- 02Historical Books
- 03Poetry and Wisdom Literature
- 04Major and Minor Prophets
- 05Gospels and Acts
- 06Pauline Epistles
- 07General Epistles and Revelation
- 08Advanced Hermeneutics
- 09Biblical Theology
- 10Research Methods and Thesis
Course sequence and titles are subject to catalog revision. See the state course catalogs for the governing version.
Who This Program Is For
Preachers, Bible teachers, and future seminary instructors.
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent; transfer credit accepted
What This Credential Does and Doesn't Do
Prepares for teaching and preaching ministry. Doctoral study at regionally accredited universities generally requires a regionally accredited master's degree.
FMI holds degree-granting authority in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia, and is not accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or CHEA. Read our full accreditation statement.
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Enrollment is open year-round. Application and registration is a one-time $150, and payment plans are available on all tuition.
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