Major in Biblical Studies (BA)
Study the context of scripture against its ancient background
The Biblical Studies major gives students an opportunity to study the Christian Bible in deeper, more expansive ways than most have even undertaken. You will delve into its rich chapters in a literary, historical and theological manner, while exploring the ancient text’s contemporary relevance. Through the course of your study, you will gain a knowledge and appreciation for the languages of the Bible, both Greek and Hebrew. You will uncover the meanings of the Bible’s original language versus the translations or paraphrased versions that the average person might read.
An excellent preparation for seminary study, the Biblical Studies major also imbues students with a new and deeper appreciation for the text that is at the heart of the Christian faith.
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Honours in Biblical Studies (BA)
Take your studies to the next level with an Honours degree. Under the guidance of one of our leading biblical scholars, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute original research to the field of Biblical Studies in your honours thesis.
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Major in Religious Studies (BA)
Explore the Roots and Manifestations of Christianity
The Religious Studies major covers the phenomenon of Christianity from the various perspectives including its origins, its historical manifestations and philosophical assertions. Students of Religious Studies will also be able to compare and contrast the Christian faith to other religions and explore the various social and explore the various social scientific connections to acting religiously.
Through lively classroom discussions and in-depth personal study, religious studies students gain a fresh perspective on their faith that will serve them well throughout life and may lead to additional study in seminary or graduate school.
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Honours in Biblical Studies (BA)
Take your studies to the next level with an Honours degree. Under the guidance of one of our Religious Studies professors, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute original research to the field in your honours thesis.
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Minor in Religious Studies (BA, BBA, BSc)
Religious Studies is designed to allow students to study the phenomenon of Christianity from different perspectives: with respect to its origins, with respect to its historical manifestations, with respect to its making philosophical assertions, comparatively and social scientifically.
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Minor in Christian Studies (BA, BBA, BSc, BA&Sc)
Establishing the essence of the Christian faith
Christianity has been a key influence on the development of Western culture – from art and architecture all the way through our pursuit of higher learning and the development of our legal systems, it’s nearly impossible to fully understand the world around us without understanding the faith that helped to shape it. The Christian Studies minor explores the history, practice, and content of the Christian faith in the context of your undergraduate degree program and provides you with an overview of the Christian Bible, the establishment of Christianity as a major world religion, and the core beliefs associated with Christianity.
The courses that make up this minor are part of the core requirements for Crandall’s undergraduate programs.
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