Bachelor of Arts in Divinity and Christian Ethics: Theological Foundations

The Bachelor of Arts in Divinity and and Christian Ethics: Theological Foundations is an academically rigorous undergraduate program offered by the HBIU School of Divinity. The curriculum emphasizes advanced biblical interpretation, canonical and thematic biblical theology, historical and systematic theology, biblical languages, ethical reflection, spiritual formation, and scholarly research. Students progress from foundational competencies in theological writing and hermeneutics through sustained study of Old and New Testament corpora, exegetical praxis in original languages, systematic theological synthesis, and culminate in a supervised senior thesis integrating research and ministry praxis. The program prepares graduates for advanced theological study, denominational scholarship, academic teaching in religious contexts, and informed leadership in faith-based organizations.

Academic unit

HBIU School of Divinity

Total credits

120

Duration

4 years

• Apply principles of historical, literary, and theological exegesis to interpret Old and New Testament texts with academic rigor.
• Demonstrate foundational competence in biblical Hebrew and Koine Greek sufficient for primary-source engagement and translation work.
• Synthesize biblical theology and systematic theology to articulate coherent doctrinal positions on major Christian teachings.
• Critically evaluate historical theological developments and their impact on contemporary theological discourse and ecclesial practice.
• Integrate ethical reasoning and public theology into responsible responses to contemporary social and communal issues.
• Produce original theological research demonstrating methodological competence, critical analysis, and engagement with scholarly literature.
• Develop sustained practices of spiritual formation and leadership that reflect mature character and theological reflection in ministry contexts.