Overview

Whether you are in ministry and want more formal training, or you want to prepare yourself to enter ministry for the first time, South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary’s online B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies will teach you how to correctly read, interpret, and apply the Bible in your personal life and your ministry.

As a pioneer in distance education since 1985 and a top-ten ranked Christian college in affordability, SFBC fulfills our mission to Prepare Men and Women for Ministry by training ministry professionals to share the gospel and make an impact for Christ.

Whether you want to take your career worldwide or serve in your local church, you can be confident that our BA in Biblical & Theological Studies degree can equip you with the necessary in-demand skills to set you up for success.

Potential Career Options with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Biblical & Theological Studies

Chaplaincy
Clergy
Local Church
Local Ministries
Missions
Religious Communities

Benefits of the Online Bachelors of Arts Degree in Biblical & Theological Studies

By earning your bachelor’s degree online from an accredited, nonprofit institution, you can be confident your degree will be well respected within your field.

Tuition for all undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs is ranked Top 10 in the country, with no out of state tuition. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, SFBC has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit institution.

You will have access to a wide variety of resources and materials found through SFBC’s Steven R. Sylvester Memorial Library search portal while you pursue our online Bachelor’s in Biblical and Theological Studies.

You can complete our online B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies program in less than four years.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Old Testament Survey
Biblical Covenants
World Religions
Christian Ethics
Philosophy
History of Civilization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-12 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Florida City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Valid Passport
For EAP: High School Diploma or its equivalent (must provide certified English translation)
I-20 Request Form
Working in the USA Form
Proof of Financial Support
Application fee ($75.00)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

9300 USD / year

≈ 9300 USD / year
Out-of-State

9300 USD / year

≈ 9300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9300 USD / year

≈ 9300 USD / year

Additional Details

Part-time - $36,600 / full

Living costs

Florida City

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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