Biblical Languages (Minor) 

Open your eyes to the intricacies of God’s Word in a fresh way by learning Biblical Greek and Hebrew. 

You’ll learn to interpret the Scripture’s language, grammar, and syntax within its original linguistic context, and distinguish the differences between the original and modern translations. The minor will also equip you to apply Scripture in a relevant way that is also sensitive to the text's original context.   

Because this minor includes four semesters of either Greek or Hebrew classes, Biblical Languages minors can count these courses toward the foreign language requirement of any BA degree. Christian Ministries and Biblical Literature majors are encouraged to pursue this minor. 

Biblical Languages Degrees

  • Minor in Biblical Languages

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Build Skills In: 

  • New Testament Greek 
  • Old Testament Hebrew 
  • Greek and Hebrew grammar, syntax, and lexigraphy 
  • Biblical exegesis 

Career Opportunities: 

  • Bible translator 
  • Professor/teacher 
  • Missionary 
  • Pastor or church ministry staff 
  • Nonprofit or relief worker 
  • Youth ministry worker
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Biblical Language Curriculum Guides & Degree Options

Students interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.

A Taylor liberal arts education will prepare you to live and work in a fast-changing world. It also goes a step further: laying a strong spiritual foundation that cultivates wisdom. You’ll become a well-versed individual, equipped with critical thinking skills, a lifelong love of learning, and an appreciation for God’s creation.  

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The Bible Comes to Life

Through academic January term trips, you can experience the Holy Land and other biblical locations while also earning course credit.  

  • Holy Land Studies J-Term Trip

    The Holy Land Studies trip is based on the campus of Jerusalem University and goes throughout the Holy Land. You’ll travel to Galilee and visit the traditional locations of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus. Explore Bethlehem, Nazareth, Caesarea Philippi, and Caesarea Maritima where Paul was imprisoned before his trip to Rome. This January term course fulfills a foundational Bible credit or as a Bible elective. 

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  • Footsteps of Paul

    This three-week trip to Greece and Italy during J-Term covers a core Bible credit. The trip focuses on Paul’s letters to various churches either sent to or from cities in Greece and Italy during his second and third missionary journeys. Students visit key sites including Thessaloniki, Athens, Corinth, and Rome. 

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  • Drew Shriner

    Class of 2020

    My professors engaged in and with conversations, secular arguments, and views from different Christian denominations. Instead of making the classroom an echo chamber, they helped foster well-rounded views.

Biblical Languages is part of the Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries, Intercultural Studies & Philosophy Department 

Contact
May Young
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Biblical Studies

765-998-4786
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Contact
Elissa Bennett
Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries, Intercultural Studies & Philosophy Program Assistant

765-998-5148
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