Biblical Studies

This degree examines the major scriptural themes and the main topics of sacred Scriptures. Also examined are the various doctrines of the word of God; that which is devoted to the fundamental beliefs of the Holy Bible.

Degree Information

Guarded Heart’s four year degree program is designed for Christian adults of any age and background who desire to serve in the local church at any level. All graduates of each degree program will:

• Know the Bible thoroughly.
• Interpret the Bible with sound exegesis.
• Understand the major doctrines of the Bible.
• Evangelize and disciple others at home and around the world.
• Counsel themselves and others from the Bible alone.
• Teach and preach for life-change.
• Think critically, according to a Biblical world view.
• Read, write, speak, and research with basic, college-level competencies.
• Recognize God’s unfolding plan of redemption in Church and world history.

Days & Times Of Classes

Classes for this program are offered during the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms for both Undergraduate and Graduate students.

Classes typically meet weekly through each term on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm and 8:10 pm to 9:40 pm. 

Please refer to the Academic Calendar for exceptions related to the observance of holidays.

Academic Requirements

All degrees are earned through students meeting the expected course requirements.  The trimester hours required to earn our degrees may be earned through a combination of studies offered at GHBC and the credit we allow for our religious training and religious life work experience.

Academic Calendar

Fall 2024-2025

  • Enrollment/Registration: July 15th-August 9th
  • Late Registration: August 12th-August 16th
  • Term: August 20th-November 21st
  • Classes Begin: August 20th & August 22nd
  • Last Day to Add/Drop a Class: September 6th
  • Last Day to Withdraw with “VWD”: September 13th
  • School Office Closings (Holiday Observation): September 2nd & November 28-29

  • Enrollment/Registration: October 28th-November 22nd
  • Late Registration: November 25th-November 29th
  • Term: December 3rd-March 20th, 2025
  • Classes Begin: December 3rd & December 5th
  • Last Day to Add/Drop a Class: December 20th
  • Last Day to Withdraw with “VWD”: December 27th
  • School Office Closings (Holiday Observation): December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025

Spring 2024-2025

  • Enrollment/Registration: February 3rd-February 28th
  • Late Registration: March 24th-March 28th
  • Term: April 1st-July 3rd
  • Classes Begin: April 1st & April 3rd
  • Last Day to Add/Drop a Class: April 18th
  • Last Day to Withdraw with “VWD”: April 25th
  • School Office Closings (Holiday Observation): May 26th & July 4th

  • Enrollment/Registration: June 2nd-June 27th
  • Term: July 17-August 7th
  • Classes Begin: July 17th
  • School Office Closings (Holiday Observation): July 4th

Associate of Biblical Studies (A.B.S.) – 60 Credit Hours Required

Courses include:

  • Old Testament Survey 1 OT
  • New Testament Survey 1  NT
  • Maturing in Christ  MIN
  • Creative Bible Study Methods BS
  • Basic Christianity  TH
  • Bibliology  BS
  • Basic Bible Doctrine  BS
  • World Religion  CPH
  • Basic Bible Interpretation  BS
  • Introduction to Christian Theology  TH
  • Types, Shadows and Symbols  TH
  • History of the Israelite Kingdom  OT
  • Introduction to Biblical Counseling  CC
  • Ministry of the Holy Spirit  MIN
  • Paul’s New Testament Letters  NT
  • Letters to The Church  NT
  • Church History 1  CH
  • Foundations of Teaching in Ministry  CE
  • Basic Writing and Reading  GE
  • Thinking Like Jesus: Foundations of Biblical Worldview 1 (Elective)
  • Biblical Geography (Elective)

These courses are subject to change based on Educational Standards. For current listings, please request a Course Catalog.

Bachelor of Biblical Studies (B.B.S) – 120 Credit Hours Required

Courses include:

  • Grasping God’s Word  BS
  • Evangelism and Discipleship MIN
  • Bible Doctrine 1  TH
  • Old Testament Survey 2  OT
  • New Testament Survey 2  NT
  • Bible Doctrine 2  TH
  • The Pentateuch BS
  • Discovering The Blood Covenant BS
  • The Tabernacle of Moses BS
  • Fruit of the Spirit MIN
  • Interpreting Isaiah  OT
  • Romans (by Kevin Conner)  NT
  • Holy Spirit in Counseling   CC
  • Church History 2 CH
  • Introduction to Apologetics  CPH
  • Introducing Christian Education  CE
  • Knowing God  TH
  • Public Speaking  GE
  • Essential Atlas of The Bible  (Elective) – Zondervan
  • Minor Prophets (The Prophets of Israel by Dr. Leon J. Wood) – Elective

Master of Biblical Studies (M.B.S.) – 30 Credit Hours Required

Courses include:

Apologetics

  • Introduction to Apologetics
  • Apologetics (Elective)

Biblical Studies

  • Old Testament Survey 2
  • Old Testament Survey 3
  • Old Testament Book
  • New Testament Survey 1
  • New Testament Survey 2
  • New Testament Book

Historical Theology

  • Historical Theology: A Survey

Systematic Theology

  • Bibliology
  • Theology Proper and Creation
  • Hamartiology and Soteriology
  • Pneumatology, Ecclesiology and Eschatology
  • Hermeneutics
  • Advanced Hermeneutics

Doctor of Biblical Studies (D.B.S.) – 90 Credit Hours Required

Courses include:

  • Bible Archaeology
  • History of Christianity
  • Expositional Methods
  • Bible Exposition (Gen-Deut)
  • Bible Exposition (Matt-Mk)
  • New Testament Theology
  • Dissertation (20,000 words)
  • Life and Times of Christ I
  • Life and Times of Christ II
  • Old Testament Theology
  • Advanced Apologetics
  • Biblical Hermeneutics
  • Advanced Apologetics I
  • Advanced Apologetics II
  • Exposition (Luke-John)

The required total amount of credits stated for the doctorate degrees is inclusive of credits from the Master’s degree.

A maximum of 16 credit hours can be transferred into the doctorate program from outside schools.