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Bachelor of Biblical Studies

Houston Christian University

Houston, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A four-year, Deeper study of the Bible and its place in church and society.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Biblical Studies (Advanced Major)
Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
Communicate findings clearly
And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.

Career outcomes

Chaplaincy
Church administration
Community development
Christian education
Social services
Graduate study

Curriculum

Students study the Bible through its ancient languages
History
Social setting and literary genres
And how it is received in church and culture. Sample courses include Beginning Hebrew
Beginning Greek and The Pentateuch
Entry to the major needs a C or better in nine introductory credits.

Entry requirements

Academic

US-equivalent high school diploma (grades 9-11 transcripts for freshmen) or college transcripts for transfer students
Evaluated by an approved agency where required
English proficiency proof
Financial documentation for F-1. Teacher-certification programmes add an educator preparation interview and a 2.5 GPA
BSN has a separate nursing admission page.

Accepted academic background

US-equivalent high school diploma (grades 9-11 transcripts for freshmen) evaluated by an approved credential evaluation agency (about 170 USD, Paid by the applicant), Transfer applicants with college credit need a course-by-course evaluation, Financial affidavit and bank proof for one academic year (F-1).

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (if applicable).

How to apply

Check requirements at hc. Edu/admissions/international/future-students/. Apply through the institution's admissions portal engage. Hc. Edu/portal/ugapplication (freshman) or engage. Hc. Edu/apply/ (transfer). The page states no undergraduate application fee. Send high school or college transcripts (foreign transcript evaluation if required)
English proficiency proof
A passport copy valid 6 months and financial documentation. For F-1
Submit the financial documents. After admission follow the Current Students page for the I-20 and visa steps.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$41,740 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Houston
Faculty or school	School of Christian Thought
Department	Department of Biblical Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	45
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
11 Jan 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.