Biblical and Religious Studies (B.A.)
Biblical and Religious Studies (B.A.)
Students MUST register for the following courses:
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|
IDFY 101 |
First Year Seminar | 3 |
|
BIBL 202 |
Interpreting the Bible for Majors |
3 |
Students SHOULD register for the following courses: Language Course*
(*HEBR 205 strongly recommended. Students preferring to study Greek may take GREK 205 in fall of 2026)
Select from the following General Education options to complete your schedule:
| Course | Credits |
| COMM 105 (24GE: Oral Communication) | 3 |
| History** (24GE: History) | 3 |
|
ENGL 110 (24GE: Written Communication) |
3 |
|
Laboratory Science** (24GE: Natural Science Lab) |
3 or 4 |
|
Mathematical Science** (24GE: Mathematics) |
3 or 4 |
|
Social Science** (24GE: Social Science Ways of Knowing) |
3 |
Recommended total credits your first semester: 12-16 credits
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Specific major-related questions may be directed to Dr. Shelly Skinner, Department Chair of Biblical Religious and Philosophical Studies, sskinner@messiah.edu, or 717-796-1800 ext. 7384.