Major: Biblical Studies

Overview

Engage with the Bible within the context of its ongoing significance for the Christian community and the role it plays in the Christian tradition. In the biblical studies major sequence you will explore the background, history, culture, literary character and religious message of biblical texts, as well as their application in contemporary contexts. Develop a critical reading of the biblical text as sacred scripture, and broaden and deepen your engagement with the Bible in a spirit of open and critical inquiry by drawing on a wide range of tools of interpretation.

Career opportunities

Graduates who major in biblical studies may seek to pursue careers as:

• hospital, school or prison chaplains
• ministers of religion
• youth ministers
• social workers
• pastoral associates
• lay ministers
• community workers
• community advocates
• teachers
• lecturers
• researchers
• journalists
• writers