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Bible and Theology B.S. (on campus)

Bible and Theology B.S. (on campus)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Prepare for a Life of Ministry

Dive into the Word! You will be taught by knowledgeable mentors who care about your spiritual development as well as your academic learning. You will develop a foundation of biblical truth to guide you in the rest of your studies, career, ministry and life. Bible and Theology Degree.

Be mentored by caring professors
Find your fit in our community
Get involved and make a difference

PREPARATION FOR LIFE

Career Potential

Bible Theology student with an iPad

Deepen your knowledge of the faith to prepare you for future paths such as:

  • Youth Leader
  • Assistant Pastor
  • Serving in your church or community
  • Go on to complete your Master of Divinity, and start a pathway to a Doctor of Ministry or Doctor of Philosophy degree.
    Bibe and Theology Degree
Bible Theology student with an iPad

“My degree is not only assisting me in my knowledge of His Word, but the professors, with their pastoral experience, are helping me with the practical application of this knowledge. Both of these things are what I love about my major.”

Jack Slusser

Accelerated Pastoral | Clarks Summit, PA

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

What Will You Learn?

In all of the programs at CSU, you’ll be interacting with small class sizes and professors who really care and desire to mentor you. You’ll not only receive quality academics to prepare you for your career, but discipleship to prepare you for life.

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Study God’s Word in-depth

Learn to investigate the Bible through the original biblical language of Greek, in dual-enrolled classes with Baptist Bible Seminary master’s programs.

Flexibility to pursue your interests

Take advantage of over 50 credits of elective studies to gain specific skills that suit your goals. This program has a high college credit transferability to help you pick up where you left off in your studies.

Better serve your local church and community

Immerse yourself in ministry preparation. You will be equipped to share Scripture accurately and effectively in a variety of settings.

YOUR COURSES

What You Will Study

Each of your courses will be taught from a biblical worldview, and you’ll learn with an intimate group of peers led by professors who care about your success.

All courses are three credits unless noted. Course descriptions can be found in the catalog.

First Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • CSU First Year Experience [CSU101] – 0 credits
  • Principles of Bible Study [BI100]
  • Bible Survey [BI111]
  • Academic and Researched Writing [EN121]
  • Living Well [HP101] – 1 credit
  • Speech Communication [SP100]
  • History Core Elective
  • Writing Across the Disciplines [EN122]
  • General Psychology [PS100]
  • Building a Biblical Lifestyle [TH120]
  • Arts & Sciences Elective
  • Bible Elective

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Second Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • Effective Bible Teaching [EM303]
  • World Religions [EV220]
  • Biblical Studies Elective
  • Math or Science Elective
  • Free Elective
  • Worldviews: Humanities and Science [PH206]
  • Theology Survey [TH211]
  • Arts & Sciences Elective
  • Biblical Studies Elective
  • Humanities Elective

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Third Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • Elements of Greek – 1 [NT502]
  • Arts & Sciences Elective
  • Biblical Studies Elective
  • Humanities Elective
  • Free Elective
  • Elements of Greek – 2 [NT503]
  • Theological Distinctives [TH308]
  • Arts & Sciences Elective
  • Biblical Studies Elective
  • Free Elective

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • Expository Preaching [PA412]
  • Arts & Sciences Elective
  • Biblical Studies Elective
  • Biblical Studies Elective
  • Free Elective
  • Senior Seminar [TH480]
  • Biblical Studies Elective
  • Biblical Studies Elective
  • Free Elective
  • Free Elective

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Program Highlights
  • You will earn 6 credits dual-enrolled with Baptist Bible Seminary master’s programs.
  • If you are interested in future seminary studies, you may qualify to take up to 18 additional credits of dual-enrolled courses from the Master of Divinity program at Baptist Bible Seminary.
Build a biblical foundation.

Study theology and God’s Word in-depth to prepare you for ministry in every area of life!

Meet our Faculty

You’ll learn from professors who care deeply about you and your goals.

BEST CHOICE

CSU is Affordable

We believe every student should have the opportunity to choose a biblical higher education—regardless of their financial circumstance. That’s why we’re committed to keeping costs for students as low as possible.

UNDERGRADUATE

Average Cost

Before federal and state grants

*Anticipated typical cost for first-time, full-time, residential undergraduate CSU students for 2024-25. This cost includes tuition, housing, meals, general fee and CSU scholarships. Your total cost can be even lower if you qualify for more aid, including federal and state grants which do not have to be paid back.

Information provided by the National Center for Education Statistics.

WHY CSU?

You want to
choose a college:

  • Where you can get prepared for your future.
  • Where you will grow in your relationship with Christ.
  • Where you truly find your fit.

Students constantly say the top reason they love CSU so much is: Community. When you’re part of the CSU community, you attend class with professors who are mentors; you do life right alongside others who want to serve their Savior, and you are welcomed into lifelong friendships that last well beyond graduation.

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See how you fit in here at CSU, where you'll learn through a biblical worldview, become part of an encouraging community and prepare to serve Christ through your life and career.

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