Program in a Glance
Format: On campus or Online

Program Overview

The Bible and Theology major (30 or 33 credits) is a signature requirement for a bachelor’s degree at Johnson University. Students complete this major alongside a core of arts and sciences classes and a second major selected from more than 30 options.

The Bible & Theology Major constitutes the signature core of Johnson University’s educational experience. The goal is to “focus on God’s self-revelation in history as recorded in the Christian Scriptures, which gives meaning and purpose to life” (from Johnson University’s “Educational Approach”). The Bible & Theology Major contributes to the goals of Johnson University’s baccalaureate curriculum. Students are also encouraged to consider supplementing their Bible & Theology Major by developing competency in the biblical languages of Hebrew and/or Greek.

The Bible & Theology Major provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to read, interpret, and apply the biblical text. It promotes spiritual growth and missional engagement and equips them to fulfill the Great Commission in local and global contexts.

Transfer Students:  Students who transfer to Johnson with an accredited associate degree or 62+ credits will complete a 24-credit sequence in Bible and Theology as an alternative to the major. This plan ensures a solid biblical and theological foundation while accommodating the limited number of credit hours remaining in a two-year completion plan.  [Note: the 24-credit sequence will change to 18 credits starting Fall 2026.]
Students in this situation may also choose to complete the additional coursework required to earn the Bible and Theology major.
Steve Cook
Program Director
Steve Cook
Program Director
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Curriculum

Required Core Courses

  • Jesus and the Story of Scripture
  • Old Testament Foundations
  • Orientation to Theology
  • Acts and the Mission of God
  • The Story of Israel
  • Biblical Interpretation
  • Paul and His Letters
  • The Message of the Prophets
  • God and the Human Person

Senior Electives – Choose Two

  • The Apocalypse of John
  • Psalms
  • The Person and Work of Christ
  • Romans
  • Wisdom Literature
  • The History of Christian Worship
  • Creaturely Theology
  • Isaiah
  • Contemporary Theology