Minor in Biblical Literature and Classical Theology
Overview
Torrey Honors College offers a robust biblical and theological education that is unparalleled in classical Christian higher education. Since its founding, the Torrey Honors College has faithfully stewarded Biola University’s historical commitment to 30 units of Bible and theology. Through their coursework, all Torrey Honors students may earn a minor in Biblical Literature and Classical Theology. Torrey Honors students read and discuss the majority of the Old Testament and the entirety of the New Testament, in addition to works by major theologians in Church history like Athanasius, Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin, and C.S. Lewis. Together, we pursue the Good, the True, and the Beautiful, which are ultimately found in Jesus Christ.
Program Learning Outcome
Christ-Centered Formation in the Great Books Tradition: Students will identify the basic contents of the Bible and its impact on the great books tradition, thoughtfully examine the major doctrines of Christianity as they were worked out by major theologians in Church history, explain the unity of God’s truth across disciplines, and maturely reflect upon their own transformation into the image of Christ (ULO 1, 2, and 3).
Curriculum Requirements
Torrey Honors students who complete the following curriculum requirements qualify for the minor in Biblical Literature and Classical Theology. This minor is displayed on the transcript if the student declares the minor on the graduation application.
| HNRS 102 | Ancient Civilizations: Greek & Hebrew | 4 |
| HNRS 105 | New Testament Literature & Early Christian Theology | 4 |
| HNRS 210 & 215 | Medieval & Reformation Theology Studies in Pauline Epistles | 8 |
| HNRS 326 | Old Testament Literature | 2 |
| HNRS 339 | Theodicy | 2 |
| HNRS 443 | Literature of Cosmic Order | 4 |
| HNRS 465 or BBST 465 | Torrey Off-Campus or Integration Seminar | 3-4 |
| HNRS 4671 | Colloquium | 2 |
| Total Credits | 29-30 | |
1 HNRS 467 is not required for B.F.A., B.M., or B.S. students to satisfy their Torrey Honors College program requirements, but is required for all students in order to earn the Biblical Literature and Classical Theology Minor.