Department of Biblical and Religious Studies
| Department Chair: |
Brian A. Smith |
| Administrative Assistant: |
Jennifer Zellers |
| Professors: |
R. Crane, S. Gallaher, D., Pickens, E. Powery, S. Putt, E. Seibert, B. Smith, D. Weaver-Zercher |
| Associate Professors: |
S. Skinner |
| Assistant Professors: |
A. Hart |
Majors and Minors
The Department of Biblical and Religious Studies offers the following majors:
Biblical and Religious Studies (B.A.) with concentrations in:
Bible
Religion
Theology
World Christianity
Christian Ministries (B.A.) with concentrations in:
Congregational Ministries
Cross-Cultural Ministries
Youth Ministries
The Department of Biblical and Religious Studies offers the following minors:
African-American Religion and Culture
Bible
Congregational Ministries
Cross-Cultural Ministries
Religion
Theology
World Christianity
Youth Ministries
Mission
The Department of Biblical and Religious Studies is a community of students and Christian scholars who specialize in biblical studies, religious history, theology, world religions, and Christian ministry. Our goal is to model and encourage informed thinking about Christian faith and practice and the role of religion in the world. We foster spiritual and theological reflection that enables individuals to develop and deepen Christian commitment, interpret matters of faith intelligently, and minister to others with wisdom and compassion.