Biblical Studies
Overview
Encounters with God’s Word result in transformed lives and open new doors to discover how you can embody God’s reconciling and peacemaking work in a world with complex needs. The biblical studies major at Gordon College will stretch your mind and heart, establishing a strong biblical and theological foundation for an effective life and witness in any profession.
Hone your studies by choosing a concentration:
- Biblical languages: Study the Bible in two of the languages in which it was originally written.
- General biblical studies: Gain broad exposure to both Old and New Testaments.
- Jewish studies: Dive into the study of the Jewish people and the diversity of their culture and peoplehood.
- New Testament: Examine the life and teachings of Jesus, Paul's letters and the early Church.
- Old Testament: Discover how God’s revelations to Israel speak to us today.
Why study biblical studies at Gordon?
Alongside your professors you’ll engage the Bible by learning to ask good questions, employing interpretive methods, studying historical and sociological contexts and paying careful attention to interpretation throughout Church history. Our faculty hold degrees in a variety of scholarly backgrounds and bring insights from experiences in ministry, research and world travel.
You can also further your education in our unique ministry programs. Dokes Ministry Scholars is a five-year, dual-degree program offering a B.A. in either biblical studies or Christian ministries from Gordon College and an M.Div. or M.A. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Our Master of Arts in Theology for Community Transformation will prepare you for effective leadership through real-world ministry experiences and expert training.
How can biblical studies help you be a difference-maker for Christ?
The biblical studies major will equip you to bring life-giving hope and healing as you help people meet the challenges of our complex world. With a background in biblical studies, you can use your knowledge to uncover a new richness to your personal faith and lead impactful ministries with compassion and generosity.
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, Minor |
|---|---|
| Program Level | Undergraduate |
| School | School of Ministry, Theology and Biblical Studies |
| Program Format | In-Person |
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Courses
Biblical Studies Courses
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Degree Options
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Concentrations
A concentration is an area of focus that may be added to your degree.
A concentration is required.
Expertiential Learning
Engage with out-of-classroom experiences like:
- Joining a field trip to local Jewish synagogues
- Touring Gordon’s extensive archives and viewing Reformation-era Bibles
- Working with papyri while learning about the Dead Sea Scrolls
- Volunteering with local churches throughout the North Shore area
- Participating in a mission or service trip
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Faculty
Faculty
Nationally recognized, personally focused
Gordon faculty are committed Christians, exceptional scholars and catalysts for transformation—both in their fields and in the lives of the students they teach.
Careers
Life after Gordon
What careers can I pursue with a major in biblical studies?
The biblical studies major will prepare you for a wide range of vocations, including:
- Professor or teacher
- Missionary
- Pastor or church ministry staff
- Nonprofit employee or relief worker
- Lawyer
- Youth ministry worker
"With a solid foundation in biblical studies and a concern for the marginalized in society that was established during my time at Gordon, I am excited to continue deepening my personal faith and identifying its practical outworkings."
Sarah Seibert
Director of Christian Education, Disciples of Christ
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