Program Overview

B.A. in Bible Teaching
The four-year Bachelor of Arts in Bible Teaching gives students additional instruction in Bible & Theology beyond the normal Bible & Theology Major, as well as training in effective methods for communicating biblical truth to students in a primary or secondary school setting.

Johnson University is a member institution of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), an internationally recognized organization that promotes excellence in private Christian schools. ACSI offers accreditation for schools and universities as well as certification for Christian teachers. The layout below will satisfy their Bible Specialist certification requirements for teaching Bible to grades K-12 in a Christian school. Graduates apply for ACSI certification (renewable every 5 years) upon graduation from the program; no fees are associated with the initial application if submitted through Johnson.

B.S. in Bible Teaching
The four-year Bachelor of Science in Bible Teaching gives students additional instruction in Bible & Theology beyond the normal Bible & Theology Major, as well as training in effective methods for communicating biblical truth to students in a primary or secondary school setting.

Johnson University is a member institution of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), an internationally recognized organization that promotes excellence in private Christian schools. ACSI offers accreditation for schools and universities as well as certification for Christian teachers. The layout below will satisfy their Elementary School Teacher certification for teaching students in grades K–8; it will simultaneously satisfy the requirements for the Bible Specialist certification for teaching Bible to students in grades K–12. Graduates apply for ACSI certification (renewable every 5 years) upon graduation from the program; no fees are associated with the initial application if submitted through Johnson.

All four-year Johnson students complete two majors: one in Bible and Theology and one in their chosen field, such as Bible Teaching. Transfer students with substantial prior coursework may complete a reduced set of Bible and Theology requirements instead of the major. Learn more about the Bible and Theology curriculum here.

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Curriculum

B.A. in Bible Teaching

  • Elementary Hebrew I
  • Elementary Hebrew II
  • Intermediate Hebrew I
  • Intermediate Hebrew II
  • Elementary Greek I
  • Elementary Greek II
  • Intermediate Greek I
  • Intermediate Greek II
  • Three Additional Exegesis/Theological Study 1 or 2 Courses Beyond the Bible and Theology Major
  • Spiritual Formation for Ministry
  • Christian Pilgrimage Today (Israel Trip)
  • Introduction to Teaching: Elementary Education
  • Bible and Social Studies Methods
  • Classroom Management with Regular and Special Populations
  • History & Philosophy of Christian Education
  • Educational Psychology
  • Practicum: Christian Schools

B.S. in Bible Teaching

  • Two Additional Exegesis/Theo Study Courses Beyond the B&T Major
  • Student Teaching: Christian Schools
  • Introduction to Teaching: Elementary Education
  • Language Arts Methods
  • Bible and Social Studies Methods
  • Science, Health and Physical Science Methods
  • Classroom Management with Regular and Special Populations
  • Reading Methods
  • History & Philosophy of Christian Education
  • Mathematics Methods