Biblical & Theological Studies
A comprehensive, integrated education in the Scriptures and the Christian theological tradition — preparing graduates for pastoral ministry, education, missions, and graduate study.
Reading Scripture theologically, doctrine biblically.
The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical & Theological Studies provides a comprehensive, integrated education in the Scriptures and the Christian theological tradition. The program combines rigorous exegetical study of biblical texts with deep engagement in historical, systematic, and moral theology.
Graduates are prepared for pastoral ministry, Christian education, missions, non-profit service, or further graduate study at seminary level.
- Interpret biblical texts responsibly using sound hermeneutical methods.
- Articulate major Christian doctrines with reference to their biblical and historical foundations.
- Integrate exegesis and theology in written and oral communication.
- Engage world religions and diverse theological traditions with charity and discernment.
- Apply biblical and theological knowledge to Christian life, ministry, and contemporary ethical issues.
Three parts to graduation.
BITH 374 – Systematic Theology (3 cr)
- ARCH 211 – OT Archaeology
- BITH 211 – OT Literature & Interpretation
- BITH 221 – OT Literature in Three Traditions
- BITH 312 – OT in the Holy Lands ✈
- ARCH 213 – NT Archaeology
- BITH 213 – NT Literature & Interpretation
- BITH 317 – NT in the Holy Lands ✈
- BS-201 Genesis Review, Part 1 (3 cr)
- BS-202 The Gospel of Matthew
- BS-206 Epistle to the Romans
- BS-207 A Practical Analysis of Job
- BS-209 Epistles of John & Jude
- BS-210 The Gospel of Mark
- BS-211 First Corinthians
- BS-212 Pastoral Epistles
- BS-213 The Gospel of Luke
- BS-214 Psalm 23
- BS-215 Epistle to the Galatians
- BS-216 Second Corinthians
- BS-217 Epistle to the Philippians
- BS-219 The Gospel of John
- BS-221 Epistle to the Colossians
- BS-221B Jonah & Habakkuk
- BS-222 Epistle to the Ephesians
- BS-223 The Book of Malachi
- BS-225 The Book of Acts
- BS-226 Genesis Review, Part 2
- BS-227 1st & 2nd Peter
- BS-229 The Book of Hebrews
- BS-233 1st & 2nd Thessalonians
- BS-314 Called by God: Paul
- BS-319 Esther & Ruth
- BS-323 Philemon
- BS-325A The Names of God
- BS-325B When God Interrupts
- TH-301 Intro to Systematic Theology
- TH-302 Christology
- TH-303 Pneumatology
- TH-304 Soteriology
- TH-305 Ecclesiology
- TH-306 Eschatology
- TH-310 Christian Ethics
- TH-311 The Triune God
- TH-312 Doctrine of Scripture
- TH-320 Historical Theology I
- TH-321 Historical Theology II
- TH-330 Theology of the OT
- TH-331 Theology of the NT
- TH-340 Apologetics
- TH-341 World Christian Theology
- TH-350 Theology & Spiritual Formation
- TH-360 Gender & Theology
- TH-361 Marriage, Family & Sexuality
- RELI 225 Major World Religions
- RELI 233 Theological Approaches to Religious Diversity
- RELI 356 The Jewish Tradition
- RELI 375 The Muslim Tradition
- RELI 395 Hindu, Buddhist & Sikh Traditions
- RELI 443 Comparative Mysticism: Christianity & Islam
- BITH 386 Qur'an & Bible
A four-year academic path.
- BITH 374 – Systematic Theology (3)
- BS-225 – The Book of Acts (3)
- English Composition (3)
- General Ed: Science (3)
- Elective (3)
- OT Literature Elective (3)
- BS-206 – Romans (3)
- General Ed: Math (3)
- General Ed: Humanities (3)
- Elective (3)
- NT Literature Elective (3)
- BS-202 – Matthew (3)
- TH-301 – Systematic Theology I (3)
- General Ed: Social Sciences (3)
- Elective (3)
- BITH 325 – Hermeneutics (4)
- BS-219 – John (3)
- RELI 225 – World Religions (3)
- General Ed: Communications (3)
- Elective (2)
- BITH 372 – Historical Theology (4)
- BS-211 – 1 Corinthians (3)
- TH-310 – Christian Ethics (3)
- BS-314 – Called by God: Paul (3)
- Elective (2)
- BITH 401 – Advanced Interpretation (4)
- BS-229 – Hebrews (3)
- TH-320 – Historical Theology I (3)
- BS-319 – Esther & Ruth (3)
- Elective (2)
- BS-212 – Pastoral Epistles (3)
- TH-306 – Eschatology (3)
- RELI 356 – Jewish Tradition (3)
- Theology Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
- BITH 494 – Senior Seminar (4)
- BS-227 – 1 & 2 Peter (3)
- TH-341 – World Christian Theology (3)
- Religion or BS Elective (3)
- Elective (2)
✈ Holy Lands courses offered every other year; optional travel fees apply.
How to enroll.
Apply Online
Complete the STI application with your personal information and a brief statement of faith and ministry background.
Pay Application Fee
A one-time, non-refundable $20 application fee is required to process your enrollment.
Begin Your Studies
Upon acceptance, register for your first course. All workbooks and materials are provided by STI — nothing to purchase.
Equipping Servants for the Kingdom
Shimba Theological Institute admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin.
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