Academics: Degree Synopsis
Bachelor of Biblical Studies. [B.B.S.] 120 Credits.
Design:
The Bachelor of Biblical Studies Degree is designed to equip all teachers, pastors, evangelists and those who plan on teaching a teaching the Word of God.
Course Subjects:
BIB 2000: Introduction to the Old Testament.
BIB 2005: Introduction to the New Testament.
MIN 2008: Hermeneutics.
TH 2018: The Life of Christ.
BIB 2010: The Minor Prophets.
BIB 2015: Biblical Unity.
BIB 2020: Prophecy.
BIB 2025: Acts of the Apostles.
BIB 2030: Bible Origins.
BIB 2035: Studies in Proverbs.
Degree Prerequisites:
A G.C.S.E., G.E.D., or equivalent , and at least 90 earned, transferable, theological credits [including prior-learning experience]. Thirty [30] hours of coursework must be completed at 'Seekers International Seminary' before the degree is granted. Ten [10], 3 hour courses plus a Course Assignment [5,000 words] constitute the 30 hours needed. All completed coursework must be either emailed or sent through a secure mailing system to the student's assigned tutor. Coursework submitted to 'Seekers' should always be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope for the marked and graded assignment to be returned.
Course of Study:
From the list below, students may choose ten [10]] textbooks for study. Each textbook constitutes 3 hours of credit or one module. Course assignment is determined by student in consultation with Assigned Tutor. A 3.0 GPA is required on a scale of 4.0. Students may order the textbooks through Amazon.com or their local bookshop.
Course Textbooks:
- 'A Survey of the Old Testament' by Gleeson Archer. Moody Press. ISBN-10: 0802482015.
- 'A Theological Introduction to the Old Testament' by Bruce C. Birch, Walter Bruggeman, Terence E. Fretheim, & Daniel L. Peterson. [Hardback]. Abingdon Press. 2nd Edition. ISBN-10: 068706676X. ISBN-13: 978- 0687066766.
- 'The Old Testament Story: An Introduction' by Don C. Benjamin. Augsburg Fortress Publishers. ISBN-10: 080063621X. ISBN-13: 978- 0800636210.
- 'An Introduction to the New Testament' by D. A. Carson & douglas J. Moo. [Hardback]. Zondervan 2nd Edition [2005]. ISBN-10: 310238595. ISBN-13: 978- 0310238591.
- 'The New Testament: An Introduction to its History and Literature' by Donald Guthrie. Banner of Truth: Reprint Edition. ISBN-10: 985154499. ISBN-13: 978- 085151499.
- 'Hermeneutics: Principles & Processes of Biblical Interpretation' by Henry A. Virkler. Baker Academic. ISBN-10: 0801020670. ISBN-13: 978- 0801020674.
- 'A Short Introduction to Hermeneutics' by David Jasper. [Paperback]. Westminster john Knox Press. ISBN-10: 0664227511. ISBN-13: 978- 0664227517.
- 'Jesus Christ, Our Lord' by John F. Walvrood. Moody Press. ISBN-10: 0-8024-4326-15.
- 'The Words and Works of Jesus Christ: A Study of the Life of Christ' by J. Dwight Pentecost & John Danilson. [Hardback]. Zondervan. ISBN-10: 0310309409. ISBN-13: 978- 0310309406.
- 'Minor Prophets' by James Montgomery Boice. [Paperback]. Baker Books. 2006. ISBN-10: 0801066484. ISBN-13: 978-0801068481.
- 'Minor Prophets' by Charles L. Feinberg. [Paperback]. Moody Publishers: Reprint Edition. ISBN-10: 0802453058. ISBN-13: 978- 0802453051.
- 'The Unity of the Bible' by Daniel P. Fuller. Zondervan Press. ISBN-10: 0310234042. ISBN-13: 978- 0310234043.
- 'The Unity of the Bible: Exploring the Beauty & Structure of the Bible' by Duane L. Christensen. [Paperback]. Paulist Press. ISBN-10: 0809141108. ISBN-13: 978- 0809141104.
- 'The Complete Book of Bible Prophecy' by Mark Hitchcock. [Paperback]. Tyndale house Publishers. ISBN-10: 0842318313. ISBN-13: 978- 0842318310.
- 'Major Bible Prophecies' by John F. Walvrood. [Paperback]. Zondervan. ISBN-10: 0310234670. ISBN-13: 978-03102344678.
- 'The Message of Acts: The Spirit, Church and the World' [Bible Speaks Today] by John R. W. Stott. [Paperback]. Inter Varsity Press: Reprint Edition. ISBN-10: 0830812369. ISBN-13: 978-08030812363.
- 'A Bible Handbook to the Acts of the Apostles' by Mal Couch. [Paperback]. Kregel Publishers. 2nd Edition. ISBN-10: 0825423910. ISBN-13: 978-0825423918.
- 'From God to Us: How We Got Our Bible' by Norman Geisler. Moody Publishers. ISBN-10: 0802428789. ISBN-13: 978-0802428783.
- 'How To Read Proverbs' by Tremper Lognman. [Paperback]. Inter Varsity Press. ISBN-10: 0877849420. ISBN-13: 978- 0877849421.
- 'Proverbs: An Introduction & Commentary [Tyndale Old Testament Commentary Series] by Derek Kidner. [Paperback]. ISBN-10: 0877842663. ISBN-13: 978- 0877842668.
For each of the ten [10] textbooks chosen, the following assignments must be completed. Write a 5 to 20 page summary of each textbook addressing the following-
- Briefly summarise the content of each chapter.
- Valuable truths you have learned, more than one should be included.
- Will this book be useful to you in your future ministry? If so, how?
- What was the strength of the book?
All assignments should be double-spaced, and demonstrate that the student has read the material.
Tuition: £1,550.00. Tuition Payment Scheme Available.
Tuition is kept to a minimum to offset the purchase of textbooks.