Biblical Studies

At the successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (B.A.B.S.) program the student will be able to:

1

Explain the canonical and theological significance of select biblical books.

2

Evaluate the exegetical and theological soundness of recent perspectives.

3

Analyze the development of central biblical-theological themes.

4

Be proficient in biblical exposition for teaching/preaching in professional.

Classes incorporate lectures, instructional work in class, demonstrations, one-on-one tutorials, library research, and comprehensive examinations on the Bible. Instruction for courses is conducted on campus in a classroom setting as well as online.

The College confers an Associate Degree on those students who have fulfilled the following conditions:

1

Completion of one of the programs offered by the College with a Grade Point Average of a 2.0 or above. A minimum of 90 quarter credits must have been taken at IVY.

2

Evidence of dependability and progress in Christian ministry as mutually evaluated by the directors of student ministries and of the candidate’s chosen program.

3

Evidence of approved Christian character

4

Approval of the faculty and board of trustees

In addition to the course work, the student must be examined on his/her knowledge of the Bible by a written examination. To pass, a student must correctly answer a minimum of 100 out of 150 questions (75 from the Old Testament and 75 from the New Testament).