Biblical Languages - Houston Baptist University

Biblical Languages from Houston Baptist University is a Campus Bachelor Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Biblical Languages major provides an in-depth study of the Greek and Hebrew languages of the Old and New Testaments. The goal of the major is to help students use Biblical Languages readily and competently in their ministries, with an emphasis on the aspects of the languages that are used most frequently in the Bible . By the end of their training, students should be able to read the Bible in the original languages with the help of study tools. Most seminaries require training in Hebrew and Greek. The study of these languages at the undergraduate level allows students to deal more easily with the demands of seminary education and to move ahead more quickly through the seminary curriculum. What will I experience at HBU? You will study with award-winning faculty who are committed to excellence in teaching and Christian values and enjoy one-on-one advising and personal attention in small classes with a low faculty-student ratio. Students who major in Biblical Languages can take advantage of The Center for Exploring Ministry Careers which provides encouragement and resources for students who sense a call to ministry by offering workshops, counseling, academic courses and internships to help students clarify their calling and improve their ministry skills. The SERV (Supporting Every Religious Vocation) Program provides tuition assistance for Baptist men and women in the ministry. Where do I go from here? Students major in Biblical Languages for a variety of outcomes ? preparation for graduate school or seminary, ultimately finding vocations in teaching, preaching, pastoral and translating ministries; as a tool used for more effective Christian service in all areas of life; and as a tool to explore the Bible for personal growth and devotion. The mission of the Department of Christianity and Philosophy includes offering courses and programs that provide students with a foundation in the classical theological disciplines. There is no discipline more foundational to the theological enterprise than reading the biblical texts in their original languages. The Biblical Languages major at Houston Baptist University is designed for students who desire to read and interpret the Christian Scriptures within their social, historical and linguistic contexts. It is appropriate for individuals preparing for vocational ministry and any serious students of the biblical traditions. View more details on Houston Baptist University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.