Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies / Biblical Studies
Grand Canyon University

Program Details

The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies with an emphasis in Biblical Studies focuses on Christian doctrine, theology, and biblical interpretation. Students learn to effectively communicate the Word of God in various ministry contexts, developing teaching skills and exploring major theological themes.

The curriculum of this online biblical studies degree includes courses on Gospels and Acts, Pentateuch and Hebrew prophets, and ethical decision-making. Graduates are equipped to minister to diverse audiences, contributing to church communities with a strong foundation in biblical understanding and effective communication of Christian teachings.

Graduates of this program may pursue roles such as:

  • Missionary
  • Bible school teacher
  • Worship coordinator
  • Religious activities and educational director
  • Postsecondary philosophy and religion teacher

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Grand Canyon University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (https://www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

https://www.gcu.edu/academics/accreditation

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

ACT/SAT

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score

Additional Info

  • Applicants with a GPA of 3.0+ are not required to submit ACT/SAT scores. 

Disclosures

Online courses exclude programs with residencies and field experience.  

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