INTRODUCTION

Biblical and Theological Studies form an essential part of a fundamental arts education. They put students into contact with the historical foundations of the Christian faith in the Old and New Testaments and introduce the great doctrines of Christianity, which have been formulated in the church out of the way they have experienced GOD and the Bible and have been debated by theologians. They provide a forum in which the foundation and content of students’ faith can be examined and personal character buildings can be applied. These studies include and an opportunity for students to understand the teachings of the most significant world religions. Students in biblical and theological studies are also encouraged to see the value of learning Hebrew, the language of Prophets and Apostles in which also as we know today from Hebrew manuscripts the biblical Scriptures were written.

Besides its service to students within the fundamental arts curriculum, the Biblical and Theological Studies aims to prepare students for seminary or other graduate studies in fields related to theology, to provide biblical and theological background for other ministries that students may enter without a graduate degree, and to enrich the life and ministry of the church by equipping educated laypeople with the tools for ongoing life giving Bible study.