Bachelor of Biblical Studies
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The Bachelor of Biblical Studies (BBS) is an undergraduate academic degree
offering a comprehensive curriculum in the areas of Judeo-Christian
scripture, (Old and New Testament), and theology
. Approximately three quarters of the program is invested in studies outside of the liberal arts. This degree is primarily offered by Christian
educational institutions with strong adherence to a Christian worldview
, though not exclusively.
Typically, a BBS degree is sought by those interested in serving as pastors, missionaries, evangelists
, youth leaders, worship coordinators, or in other aspects normally considered "professional" church ministry.
Academic degree
An academic degree is a position and title within a college or university that is usually awarded in recognition of the recipient having either satisfactorily completed a prescribed course of study or having conducted a scholarly endeavour deemed worthy of his or her admission to the degree...
offering a comprehensive curriculum in the areas of Judeo-Christian
Judeo-Christian
Judeo-Christian is a term used in the United States since the 1940s to refer to standards of ethics said to be held in common by Judaism and Christianity, for example the Ten Commandments...
scripture, (Old and New Testament), and theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
. Approximately three quarters of the program is invested in studies outside of the liberal arts. This degree is primarily offered by Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
educational institutions with strong adherence to a Christian worldview
Christian worldview
Christian worldview refers to the framework of ideas and beliefs through which a Christian individual, group or culture interprets the world and interacts with it. Different denominations of Christianity have varying worldviews...
, though not exclusively.
Typically, a BBS degree is sought by those interested in serving as pastors, missionaries, evangelists
Evangelism
Evangelism refers to the practice of relaying information about a particular set of beliefs to others who do not hold those beliefs. The term is often used in reference to Christianity....
, youth leaders, worship coordinators, or in other aspects normally considered "professional" church ministry.