Strengthen your understanding of Scripture with a secondary major in Bible, complementing your primary area of study.
Why choose a secondary major in Bible?
Because of Northwestern’s core foundation in Biblical education, students can easily add a secondary major in Bible to their course load by completing a mere six additional credits of Bible Exposition. A secondary major in Bible exists only and explicitly as a secondary major for traditional undergraduate students.
Courses include Christian Thinking & Living, Interpreting Scripture, Survey of the Old Testament, Survey of the New Testament, Theological Philosophy, Bible Exposition and either Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Biblical Theology, Spiritual and Personal Formation for Leadership, or Leading with Courage and Calling.
Students who choose to pursue the Great Books & Ideas (Secondary Major) will need to complete 6 additional credits in Bible Exposition (excluding BIB3115 and BIB3223).
What will I learn?
Students may earn a secondary major in Bible by completing specific Core Curriculum courses plus 6 additional credits of the Bible Exposition for a total of 30 credits.
BIA1007
Christian Thinking & Living
A study of basic Christian teachings to cultivate a distinctively Christian mindset and godly character including biblical principles of Christian discipleship and moral decision-making.
BIB4460
Biblical Theology
The study of theology that identifies the themes emerging from the various books of the Bible and explains their contribution to the progress of divine revelation.
BIA1015
Interpreting Scripture
A study of the Bible as the Word of God and of the proper methods of interpretation for spiritual transformation.
BIB2005
Survey of the Old Testament
A survey of the 39 books of the Old Testament with emphasis on historical setting and literary features. Credit for the course may be achieved through a locally prepared examination.
BIB2008
Survey of the New Testament
A survey of the 27 books of the New Testament with emphasis on historical setting and literary features. Credit for the course may be achieved through a locally prepared examination.
BIB4360
Systematic Theology
The study of Evangelical Christian beliefs and their relationship to other belief systems as well as their relevance to contemporary discussions both inside and outside of the church.
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