Bachelor of Arts in Divinity Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Divinity Studies is an academically rigorous undergraduate program offered by the HBIU School of Divinity. Emphasizing advanced biblical interpretation, historical and systematic theology, biblical languages, ethical reflection, and scholarly research, the curriculum prepares students for professional ministry, academic study, and public theological engagement. The program integrates progressive exegetical competence, theological synthesis, and applied research skills to form graduates capable of contributing to religious scholarship, congregational leadership, and community-oriented public theology.

Academic unit

HBIU School of Divinity

Total credits

96

Duration

4 years

• Demonstrate advanced competency in exegetical methods and interpretive frameworks for Old and New Testament texts.
• Read and translate basic-to-intermediate Biblical Hebrew and Koine Greek, applying linguistic insight to primary texts.
• Construct coherent theological arguments across systematic and historical theological domains, engaging primary and secondary scholarship.
• Apply ethical reasoning and public theology to contemporary social issues with scholarly rigor and pastoral sensitivity.
• Design and execute a sustained research project employing appropriate methods in theological studies and produce publishable-quality writing.
• Articulate models of spiritual formation and leadership informed by theological reflection and historical practice.
• Engage diverse cultural contexts critically and constructively, integrating theological commitments with community development and public engagement.