Associate of Arts in Divinity — Biblical & Theological Studies

The Associate of Arts in Divinity — Biblical & Theological Studies offered by the HBIU School of Divinity provides a foundational, academically rigorous program in biblical interpretation, theological reflection, and ministerial formation. Grounded in historical and systematic theology, the curriculum emphasizes primary-language engagement, exegetical method, ethical reasoning, and research skills for advanced theological inquiry. Students will develop competency in reading Scripture in its original linguistic and historical contexts, integrate theological insights with practices of spiritual formation, and apply scholarly methods to questions of ecclesial and public significance.

Academic unit

HBIU School of Divinity

Total credits

48

Duration

2 years

Specialization / Minor

Biblical & Theological Studies

• Demonstrate foundational competency in biblical interpretation, including hermeneutical principles and the ability to perform basic exegetical analysis on Old and New Testament texts.
• Read and translate elementary Biblical Hebrew and Koine Greek texts and apply linguistic insights to interpretive conclusions.
• Articulate core doctrines of historical and systematic theology and relate doctrinal claims to biblical texts and ecclesial tradition.
• Analyze major developments in church history and assess their relevance for contemporary theological and pastoral practice.
• Apply principles of Christian ethics to personal, ecclesial, and cultural challenges, demonstrating responsible moral reasoning.
• Conduct original theological research using primary and secondary sources, culminating in a capstone project that demonstrates integrative learning.
• Cultivate practices of spiritual formation and professional identity appropriate for service in congregational, nonprofit, and community contexts.