BACHELOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES
Deeper study. For the believer who is hungry to go further in the Word.
4 Years | 120 Credit Hours | 32 Required + 8 Electives | 16 Dominion Weekends
Not every believer is called to vocational ministry. But every believer is called to know the Word of God deeply.
The Bachelor of Biblical Studies exists for that calling. It is built for the believer who is tired of skimming the Bible and is ready to study it. The believer who is tired of secondhand convictions and wants their own. The believer who is hungry to know the God they serve with depth and accuracy — and who is willing to put four years into that hunger to see it satisfied.
This program is not a less-rigorous version of the Bachelor of Ministry & Leadership. It is built for a different calling. Where the BML focuses on the practical work of leading in the Church, the BBS focuses on the deep, sustained study of Scripture and biblical theology. Both are sacred. Both are needed. The Church will always need pastors, leaders, and ministry directors — and the Church will always need mature, biblically grounded believers who can read, teach, defend, and disciple others into the truth.
By the time you complete the Bachelor of Biblical Studies, you will not just have read the Bible. You will understand it. You will be able to teach it. You will be able to defend it. And you will be the kind of seasoned, biblically grounded believer that every healthy local church desperately needs.
“The Church will always need mature, biblically grounded believers who can teach the next generation.” – Dr. Steve Ball | Chancellor
Program At a Glance
Program Length:
4 Years
Credit Hours:
120
Required Courses:
32
Elective Courses:
8
Dominion Wknd:
16
$180 Per Course:
$60 Per Credit Hour
How the Program Is Built
The Bachelor of Biblical Studies is built in two phases — a foundation phase, then a deeper study phase. Both are essential. The first phase grounds you in the whole Bible, the second phase takes you vertical into the books, themes, and figures that shape mature biblical understanding.
Phase 1 — Years 1-2: The Foundation The first two years of the BBS are identical to the Associate of Biblical Studies program. Sixteen required courses and four electives covering the Old Testament, the New Testament, hermeneutics, systematic theology, Christian apologetics, Christian worldview, the Holy Spirit, spiritual disciplines, evangelism, and discipleship. By the end of Phase 1, you will have a panoramic, working knowledge of the entire Bible. Students who already hold the Associate of Biblical Studies from JBC transfer directly into Phase 2.
Phase 2 — Years 3-4: Deeper Study The final two years go vertical. Sixteen new required courses and four new elective courses build on the foundation with deep, focused study of major biblical books, biblical themes, and the practical work of teaching and discipling others. This is where the BBS becomes distinctly itself — the years that shape a believer who can not only read the Bible but stand under the weight of difficult questions and faithful exposition.
Phase 1 — Years 1-2 (Associate Foundation)
Required Courses (16)
- BIB 101 — Old Testament Survey
- BIB 102 — New Testament Survey
- BIB 103 — Hermeneutics & Biblical Interpretation
- BIB 104 — The Life & Teachings of Jesus
- BIB 105 — The Book of Acts & the Early Church
- THE 101 — Systematic Theology I: Doctrine of Scripture & God
- THE 102 — Christian Apologetics
- THE 103 — Christian Worldview
- SPF 101 — Spiritual Formation
- SPF 102 — The Holy Spirit & Spirit-Empowered Living
- BIB 201 — Biblical Theology
- BIB 202 — The Book of Romans (Living Holy In An Unholy World)
- BIB 203 — The Book of Ephesians (God’s Original Plan)
- THE 201 — Systematic Theology II: Christ, Salvation & the Church
- SPF 201 — Christian Ethics: Character & Holiness
- MIN 201 — Evangelism & Discipleship
Each course is worth 3 credit hours.
Elective Courses (Choose 4)
In addition to the 16 required courses, every student selects 4 elective courses from the following options:
- BIB 210 — The Parables of Jesus
- BIB 211 — Revelation & Biblical Prophecy
- BIB 212 — The Book of James
- THE 210 — The Character & Attributes of God
- SPF 210 — Sin, Temptation & Spiritual Warfare
- SPF 211 — Living Free
- SPF 212 — Living by Faith
- SPF 213 — Secrets of a Giant Killer
Each course is worth 3 credit hours. These courses are the same 60 credit hours that make up the Associate of Biblical Studies. Students who hold the ABS from JBC begin the Bachelor of Biblical Studies in Phase 2.
Phase 2 — Years 3-4 (Deeper Study)
Required Courses (16):
- BIB 301 — Biblical Covenants and the Story of Redemption
- BIB 302 — Genesis: Beginnings and the Foundations of God’s Plan
- BIB 303 — Old Testament Kings
- BIB 304 — Psalms: Prayer, Worship, and the Heart of God
- BIB 305 — Proverbs and Biblical Wisdom
- BIB 306 — Isaiah and the Messianic Prophecies
- BIB 307 — Daniel: Faithfulness in Exile and the Sovereignty of God
- BIB 308 — The Gospel of John
- BIB 309 — The War Within (A Study of Galatians)
- BIB 310 — Hebrews: Christ as the Fulfillment of the Old Covenant
- BIB 311 — The Book of Revelation
- MIN 301 — Building and Leading Effective Bible Studies
- SPF 301 — Discipleship and Spiritual Formation
- MIN 302 — The Mission of the Church
- BIB 401 — Women in the Bible: Faith, Courage, and God’s Purpose
- MIN 303 — The Practical Use of Spiritual Gifts in the Church
Each course is worth 3 credit hours.
Elective Courses (Choose 4)
- MIN 312 — Deliverance Ministry
- MIN 315 — Intercessory Prayer and the Ministry of Prayer
- MIN 320 — Church Planting and Missional Leadership
- MIN 321 — Marriage and Family Ministry
- MIN 322 — Preaching and Communication
- MIN 323 — Evangelism & Outreach Ministry
- MIN 325 — Marketplace Ministry
- MIN 326 — Missions 101
Each course is worth 3 credit hours.
Program Learning Outcomes
What You Will Walk Out With
By the time you complete the Bachelor of Biblical Studies, you will be able to:
- Read, interpret, and apply Scripture with mature confidence — using sound hermeneutical methods, including historical-cultural context, literary analysis, and theological synthesis
- Articulate biblical doctrine at depth — across the doctrines of Scripture, God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the Church, and the last things
- Conduct rigorous exegetical study of biblical texts — including major books of the Old and New Testaments
- Defend the Christian faith with biblical reasoning — engaging skeptical and competing worldviews with truth and grace
- Teach the Word of God responsibly in any setting — building and leading effective Bible studies, discipleship groups, and teaching environments
- Walk in mature Christlike character — measurable, sustained growth in integrity, holiness, and Christ-honoring conduct
- Operate in the Holy Spirit and the spiritual gifts — with biblical clarity and apostolic-prophetic understanding
- Disciple others into mature biblical understanding — multiplying the formation you have received into the next generation
Tuition for This Program
$180 — per class ($60 per credit hour – 3 credit hours)
$7,200 — total tuition for the full 120-credit-hour program (before discounts and fees)
We are committed to keeping JBC accessible…
- A 10% discount is available for students 65 and older and for married couples enrolled together.
- Payment plans are available, and a hardship policy exists for students who need it.
- Special pricing is also available for those who wish to audit a class without pursuing the full degree.
Full tuition, fees, discounts, payment plans, and hardship policy are published on our Admissions page.
Is This Program Right For Me?
This program is for you if…
- You are hungry to go deep in the Word — not just read it casually, but study it vertically
- You want a full four-year Bachelor’s degree built on biblical and theological depth
- You sense a calling to teach, write, disciple, or equip others in the Word
- You may or may not be called to vocational ministry, but you are called to be biblically grounded for whatever season God leads you into
- You want to stand under the weight of difficult questions and faithful exposition
You may want to look at another program if…
- You want to start with a strong two-year foundation before committing to four years (look at the Associate of Biblical Studies)
- You sense God is calling you to ministry leadership and want practical training in pastoral care, healing, deliverance, and church leadership alongside the biblical depth (look at the Bachelor of Ministry & Leadership)
Not sure which fits? Schedule a 15-minute call. We will help you discern the right starting point.