Academics

Biblical and Theological Studies

School of Bible & Ministry

The Biblical and Theological Studies major provides a focused study of the Bible, church history, and theology to prepare for graduate studies in preparation for a vocation of teaching. Students are prepared to:

  • Interpret Christian scripture responsibly
  • Identify and critically analyze appropriate sources in academic research
  • Understand and assess contemporary church beliefs and practices in light of church history
  • Have above-average facility with either Greek or Hebrew through the intermediate level
  • Conduct mentored research of a high caliber, culminating in a conference presentation
  • Develop the personal and spiritual maturity necessary for a vocation in teaching

Course Requirements

View all details and course requirements for this program in the Milligan University Catalog (link below). The Milligan University academic catalog is the official, authoritative source for all academic requirements and policies. Any discrepancies in curricular requirements from other sources will default to the Catalog.

Catalog Course Sequence Core Requirements

Faculty

Dr. Adam Bean
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies
Dr. Jason Bembry
Professor of Old Testament
Paul Blowers
Dr. Paul Blowers
Dean E. Walker Professor of Church History
Curtis Booher
Dr. Curtis Booher
Professor of Christian Ministries
Kip Elolia
Dr. Samuel “Kip” Elolia
Professor of Christian Theology and World Christianity
Jack Holland
Dr. Jack Holland
Russell F. and Marian J. Blowers Professor of Christian Ministries; Professor of Christian Care and Counseling
Dr. John Jackson
Associate Professor of Bible and Humanities
Beth Jarvis
Beth Jarvis
Director of Ministry Resource Center
Ron Kastens
Dr. Ron Kastens
Academic Dean of the Seminary and Associate Professor of Christian Ministry
Phil Kenneson
Dr. Philip Kenneson
The Kenneth E. Starkey Chair of Bible and Christian Ministries; Associate Dean of the School of Bible and Ministry; Professor of Theology and Philosophy
David Kiger
Dr. David Kiger
Director of Libraries and Theological Librarian
Jeff Miller
Dr. Jeffrey Miller
Vera Britton Chair of Bible; Professor of Bible
Dr. Miriam Perkins
Professor of Theology and Society
Rollin Ramsaran
Dr. Rollin Ramsaran
Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins