College of Biblical Studies

Undergraduate Programs

The College of Biblical Studies will challenge you to reach further, dig deeper and stretch yourself like never before as you prepare to share God’s love with a world in need. Our Biblical Studies degrees offer rigorous academics, mentorship from experienced and insightful faculty and growth from real-world experiences beyond our campus. Our mission is global—to light up the world with the good news of Jesus. So whichever degree you choose for the unique call God has placed on your life, we will provide you with every opportunity, powerful support and transformational inspiration to lay the foundation for a lifetime of ministry.
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The College of Biblical Studies will challenge you to reach further, dig deeper and stretch yourself like never before as you prepare to share God’s love with a world in need. Our Biblical Studies degrees offer rigorous academics, mentorship from experienced and insightful faculty and growth from real-world experiences beyond our campus. Our mission is global—to light up the world with the good news of Jesus. So whichever degree you choose for the unique call God has placed on your life, we will provide you with every opportunity, powerful support and transformational inspiration to lay the foundation for a lifetime of ministry.

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Free Application Launch

July 1, 2022

Application Fee Increases

September 1, 2022

Scholarship Deadline

December 1, 2022

All Undergraduate Degree Programs

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Our Bachelor of Biblical Studies degree programs empower students with a foundational knowledge of scripture and a commitment to seek new information, hear new perspectives and refine our work in the world in pursuit of Christ-shaped lives.

Online Undergraduate Degree Programs

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Our online program focuses on three key pillars — reading Scripture, understanding your own cultural competency around Scripture and cultivating your own spiritual formation. At ACU, we believe the best kind of spiritual formation comes from those who are tending to their own spiritual life well.

Online Undergraduate Certificate Programs

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Our online undergraduate certificate programs allow you to focus on topics that matter most to you. In as little as 6-12 months, you can earn valuable knowledge and skills to advance your career.

 

Departments

All undergraduate degree programs within the College of Biblical Studies are offered through either the Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry or the Department of Marriage and Family Studies. Whether your future ministry is leading worship, pastoring youth, serving as a chaplain, teaching, church planting or counseling families from all walks of life, you will be equipped with the practical skill, theological training and spiritual maturity for effective ministry.

Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry

The Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry is home to undergraduate degrees in Bible and Christian ministry. Explore all majors of study and minors.

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Department of Marriage and Family Studies

Students in the Department of Marriage and Family Studies are trained to strengthen the lives of children, adults and families by promoting healthy development and relationships. Faculty are dedicated to helping students grow both as people of faith and in new knowledge about how families, groups, communities and societies interact. A degree in Marriage and Family Studies empowers you to harness knowledge about the complexity of human relationships and gain the practical skills to support children and families in professions such as counseling, healthcare and social services.