The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Literature (English Bible) from Oral Roberts University Online is a 100% online, accredited Biblical Literature degree designed to provide rigorous academic study of Scripture within a Spirit-empowered, Christ-centered framework. Students examine the entire Bible while developing the skills needed to interpret, apply, and communicate God’s Word with clarity and integrity.
Graduates leave with a deep understanding of Scripture, strengthened theological discernment, and the ability to responsibly integrate biblical truth into ministry, leadership, and service. ORU’s distinctive Whole Person education—mind, body, and spirit—ensures students are equipped academically, spiritually, and professionally.
This program emphasizes sound exegetical and hermeneutical methods, grounding biblical interpretation in historical, cultural, and theological context.
Courses in the online Biblical Literature degree are taught by experienced faculty
who combine advanced academic training with real-world ministry experience. ORU professors
are committed to biblical fidelity, scholarly excellence, and mentoring students to
think critically and faithfully about Scripture.
Faculty-guided coursework ensures students engage Scripture responsibly while developing skills in research, writing, teaching, and theological analysis.
Oral Roberts University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). ORU Online programs utilize the same academically rigorous curriculum as on-campus courses, ensuring your degree is credible, respected, and transferable.
As one of the most influential Christian universities in the world, ORU is trusted by students, churches, and ministries globally.
Graduates of the Biblical Literature degree are prepared for service-oriented and ministry-focused careers. While outcomes vary by calling and additional education, alumni commonly pursue roles such as:
Chaplain
Evangelist
Missionary
Pastor
Christian instructor
Researcher or writer
The program also provides a strong academic foundation for graduate or seminary study in theology, ministry, or biblical studies.
The Bachelor’s in Biblical Literature online provides comprehensive biblical and theological training through courses such as:
Jesus and the Gospels
Pentateuch
Intertestamental Literature
Hermeneutics
Teaching the Bible
Systematic Theology
Coursework is designed to strengthen biblical interpretation, theological understanding, and practical application for ministry contexts.
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Oral Roberts University is one of the largest and most influential Christian universities in the world. We develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person education. Spirit-empowered leaders come to ORU, not to “stay” in their faith, but to GROW in faith.
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