Bible and Theology
Welcome to Southwestern’s Department of Bible and Theology. The premier degree in the department is the Biblical Studies specialization. This specialization is designed to prepare students for ministerial roles and further graduate studies through and intensified program of biblical and theological research. If biblical or theological graduate studies are in your future, this is the degree for you.
Students completing the Biblical Studies specialization should:
1. Demonstrate competency in the translation of Biblical Greek.
2. Demonstrate competency in the exegesis of Scripture.
3. Demonstrate competency in biblical and theological research necessary for admittance into graduate studies.
4. Possess foundational knowledge in Bible, theology, and ministry.
5. Possess the biblical, theological, and ministerial knowledge necessary for obtaining ministerial credentials.