Biblical & Theological Studies

Bring the Bible to the Real World

By majoring in Biblical Studies at Providence University College, you’ll expand your biblical knowledge so that you can serve as an effective Christian leader – in the church or in your chosen career. Your studies will span across other disciplines, providing you with a deep foundation for your future. You’ll learn from experienced faculty, who – as Christian mentors – will provide the spiritual guidance you need, in your studies and in your life. Through your Field Education requirement, you’ll take the knowledge you’ve gained in the classroom and put it into practical expression in the real world.

Information Sessions

Join us on one of our information sessions to hear more about the program, application/admission process and what makes Providence a unique place for you to get your university education. You can find upcoming sessions here (under University College Sessions).

Major Options
Bachelor of Arts Biblical Studies Adv Major 4 Years
Bachelor of Arts Biblical Studies Major 3 Years
Minor Biblical Studies Combine with any Major
Program Details

For Entrance into the Biblical Studies program

For entry to the Biblical Studies major, the prerequisite is a grade of “C” or better in each of the introductory nine credit hours in Biblical Studies. For students who have taken additional courses toward the major, a minimum AGPA of 2.00 is required on all courses, excluding failed courses.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please look to the Academic Calendar for full information and course lists. If there are discrepancies between the information listed here and in the Academic Calendar, the Academic Calendar is definitive.

Program Courses
  • Christian Spirituality I: Formations
  • The Pentateuch
  • Hebrew Prophets
  • Biblical Poetry I: Psalms
  • Gender in the Hebrew Bible
  • Old Testament Apocalyptic Literature
  • Hermeneutics
  • Beginning Greek I
  • Beginning Hebrew I
Faculty

Heather Macumber, Ph.D. (Program Coordinator)
Department Chair (Biblical and Theological Studies & Humanities); Associate Professor of Biblical Studies

Michael Gilmour, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of New Testament & English Literature

Christopher R. Lortie, Ph.D.
Dean of the University College; Associate Professor of Biblical Studies

Career Options

Graduates build careers in chaplaincy, church administration, community development, Christian education and social services. Others pursue graduate studies.