Biblical Studies (BS)
Build your knowledge of the Bible and form a foundational biblical worldview to prepare you for vocational ministry or graduate study.
Why Biblical Studies (BS)?
A Biblical Studies (BS) degree moves from the biblical basics to the advanced study of Greek and Hebrew, along with instruction on effective ministry practice and Christian discipleship. Courses concentrate on Christian theology, biblical hermeneutics, New Testament Greek and Biblical Hebrew, and the history of the church.
Biblical Studies (BS) at Cairn
Biblical Integration
Integrate biblical and theological truth into all facets of life.
Career Preparation
Develop as a skillful communicator of the truth.
Experienced Faculty
Learn from ministry experts and biblical scholars grounded in a biblical worldview. Be mentored by faculty who are personally invested in you and your relationship with God.
Academic Opportunity
Study scripture in an intentional, in-depth setting.
Graduate School Preparation
Get prepared for seminary or graduate school.
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Get an inside look at our Biblical Studies Program
There are over 70 unique programs at Cairn to choose from! Not sure if this is the best program for you? Here are some more details to help you decide.
- Required Credits: 120
- Curriculum Highlights:
- BIB 401 Wisdom Literature
- HEB 431 Exegesis of Hebrew Prose
- BIB 461 Prophetic Literature
- BIB 491 Senior Seminar
- THE 401 Apologetics
- GRK 432 NT Greek Exegesis II
- Curriculum Highlights:
- Pastoral ministry
- Seminary or divinity school
- Any graduate study in the humanities
- Christian Education
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- Youth and Family Ministry (BS) + MBA Dual-Level Program
- Youth and Family Ministry (BS) + MDiv Dual-Level Program
- Youth and Family Ministry (BS) + MS in Nonprofit Leadership Dual-Level Program
- Youth and Family Ministry (BS) + MS in Organizational Development Dual-Level Program
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An Affordable Education
While the cost of a Cairn University education is competitive with similar institutions, we realize you may need financial assistance to take this journey. You are not alone. 97% of our full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance.
Meet Our Faculty
Kevin McFadden
Professor of New Testament, School of Divinity
Kevin McFadden teaches New Testament courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Before coming to Cairn he studied New Testament Interpretation at Southern Seminary and taught for three years in the Christian Studies department at Louisiana College. He is originally from Michigan.
One of his most formative experiences was a mission trip through Inter-City Baptist Church to Tanzania where he saw the sufficiency of Scripture in action as God used his word to build up his people.
Brian Luther
Professor of Old Testament, School of Divinity
Dr. Brian Luther teaches various Bible classes, including Pentateuch, Old Testament, wisdom literature, and the Gospels. His research interests include ancient Jewish and Christian biblical interpretation, as well as interpreting and applying biblical narrative today.
Before pursuing biblical studies, Dr. Luther earned his doctorate in electrical engineering. Among more serious pursuits, this background prepared him to coach a high school robotics team, an opportunity that he looks forward to having again someday.
Caleb Mayr
What Our Students Have To Say
"Cairn’s Biblical Studies program has taught me a great deal on the importance of Biblical and Systematic theology within one’s exegesis and hermeneutic when approaching the Scriptures. This program is one that I am proud to be a part of, and am glad that I’ve had the ability to study under such great professors!"
