Biblical Studies Degree (On-Campus)
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (BABS)
Credits
121
Course Length
16 weeks
Delivery Method
On Campus, Lancaster PA
Why Explore a Biblical Studies Degree at LBC?
At Lancaster Bible College, our Biblical Studies degree program is designed to help you grow in your knowledge of God’s Word while preparing for a wide range of ministry opportunities, including ministry internships in the Lancaster community, campus worship and spiritual formation, and peer community.
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Other Biblical Studies Program Options
This program takes an interdisciplinary approach, allowing you to customize your studies to fit your calling and academic interests.
Taught by experienced professors, you’ll engage in in-depth Bible and theology courses while learning practical skills through internships and Christian service experiences. With the flexibility to add a minor and select 40 credits from professional departments, you can tailor your degree for pastoral ministry, missions or advanced theological education.
As you progress, you’ll learn to interpret Scripture faithfully, develop a gospel-centered worldview and cultivate a lifelong commitment to spiritual growth within a church community. Plus, our program includes two years of Christian service (120 hours), giving you hands-on ministry experience that fosters personal reflection and practical preparation for life and leadership.
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (BABS) (121 Credits)
- LBC Foundation Studies Courses: 4 credits
- Bible & Theology Core Courses: 30 Credits
- Arts & Sciences Core Courses: 31 Credits
- Major Courses: 41 Credits
- Exploration Studies Courses: 15 Credits
**100% of first-time, full-time on-campus undergraduate students received some type of financial aid (federal, state, institutional, outside scholarships, grants, work study, loans, etc.)**
2025-26 Cost for On-Campus Undergraduate Education
- $29,990 for Tuition
- $13,180 for Campus Food & Housing
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Authentic Community
Real relationships. Real care.
Real connections.
Spiritual Formation
A campus life centered on worship, growth, and purpose.
Exceptional Location
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Enjoy Lancaster’s city life, farmland views and nearby East Coast attractions.
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The On-Campus Experience
Lancaster Bible College is located just north of the vibrant city of Lancaster in Southcentral Pennsylvania.
The campus is situated on 103 acres of beautiful land and features state-of-the-art technology in every building. We have on-campus housing, two cafes, a radio station, television production studio, a college store, gym, batting cages and two workout areas.
Worship & Spiritual Enrichment Opportunities
- Chapel: 3x weekly chapel services the Good Shepherd Chapel
- Missions Conference: Each spring semester classes are paused for our annual 3-day missions conference
- Day of Prayer: Once each semester the entire student body, faculty and staff of LBC devote an entire day to prayer.
- Christian Service: Christian Service I & II are required sophomore level courses consisting of two full academic semesters.
Career Opportunities Within Biblical Studies
The Biblical Studies bachelor’s degree prepares students for various technical and/or ministry contexts. Careers and job opportunities within this field include:
- Ministry Director
- Missionary
- Chaplain
- Youth Pastor
LBC students majoring in Biblical Studies have interned at churches, nonprofits, youth centers and many other ministry organizations.
Does Biblical Education Matter?
Here’s why LBC’s alumni and students – who serve as a Deputy Press Secretary, the 2016 PA Teacher of Year and in so many other roles – believe it does.
FAQs About the Biblical Studies Degree
At LBC, the Biblical Studies major is an interdisciplinary program designed to help you grow in your knowledge of God’s Word while preparing for a wide range of ministry opportunities. You’ll take in-depth Bible and theology courses taught by experienced professors, learn to interpret Scripture faithfully, develop a gospel-centered worldview, and build practical ministry skills through internships and Christian service experiences.
You can earn your degree in either a four-year bachelor’s degree track or a two-year associate degree track. The bachelor’s program requires a total of 120 credits for both on-campus and online options.
At LBC, Biblical Studies focuses on the study of the biblical text itself: learning to read, interpret, and apply the Old and New Testaments using proper hermeneutical methods. It’s more exegetical, meaning you’re digging into what the biblical authors meant in their original context and how that applies today. Theology, by contrast, tends to be more systematic: organizing and synthesizing the Bible’s teachings into doctrinal categories like the nature of God, salvation, the church, and the end times. In practice, students at LBC study both, but a Biblical Studies major emphasizes the interpretive, text-centered side (learning the languages, the historical context, and the literary forms of Scripture), while theology courses provide the framework for how all those biblical teachings fit together doctrinally.
