Bachelor in Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's), tuition is Cost per credit is $500 for the 2026-2027 academic year..

This online bachelor’s programme is designed for believers seeking to deepen their biblical knowledge and theological understanding while balancing personal and professional responsibilities. Students study Scripture, Christian doctrine, and practical ministry applications through a Christian worldview. The curriculum emphasizes expository Bible study, systematic theology, and mission-focused living. Courses are delivered in an 8-week format with flexible scheduling and small class sizes.

Focus areas include New Testament: Johannine Literature, Systematic Theology: Foundations, Bible, Trinity, Missional Living, History of Doctrine: Early Church Through Reformation.

The programme requires 120 credits, completed through 8-week online courses. Students take a mix of biblical studies, theological courses, and general education subjects, with no separate practicum or capstone requirement.

Graduates typically serve in lay leadership roles within local churches, pursue further study in seminary, or enter vocational ministry positions.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. No standardized test scores are required. Official transcripts and a personal statement are needed for application.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. 100% online, full-time or part-time, with 8-week sessions; typical duration is 4 years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.

Established in 1935, Corban University is a private, independent Christian university with a Baptist heritage. Its mission is to educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ. The university connects academic study with a Bible-centered worldview, worship, creative expression, stewardship, and service. Faculty mentors and close friendships support students as they develop knowledge, practical skills, compassion, and confidence for their careers.

Corban offers more than 50 undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate programs on campus and online. Academic areas include business, education and counseling, humanities, mathematics and sciences, nursing, ministry, and social sciences. Graduate options include business administration, education, clinical mental health counseling, public administration, Christian leadership, divinity, kinesiology, and a Doctor of Education. The university has a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 18.

The 205-acre campus sits on a forested hillside minutes from central Salem, Oregon’s capital city. The mountains and Oregon coast are about an hour away, while nearby activities include parks, coffee shops, hiking trails, and food carts. International applicants should understand that Corban is an all-Christian academic community. Undergraduate applicants need a personal testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, a Christian character reference, and either a 2.7 or higher high school GPA or a 2.0 or higher college GPA. SAT, ACT, or CLT scores and application essays are not required.