The mission of the College of Biblical Studies is to equip all students by teaching and modeling Christ-centered values for servant leadership through the church. Both graduate and undergraduate programs are staffed by a superbly trained faculty of experienced teachers, scholars, and missionaries. You will benefit from the close relationship you enjoy with this outstanding team, both inside and outside the classroom. We are here to nurture your spiritual growth and development.
In addition to bachelor degree programs in Bible, the College of Biblical Studies also offers seven graduate programs, the Master of Arts in Ministry, Doctor of Ministry, the Master of Arts in Old Testament, the Master of Arts in New Testament, the Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling, and the Master of Divinity.
Extra-curricular opportunities abound on the FHU campus, especially for Bible majors. These include the Missions Group, the Annual Bible Lectureship, spring break and summer mission campaigns, summer internships with congregations across the country, speaking in campus devotionals and preaching for area congregations, serving as counselors for Horizons and Mid-South Youth Camp, and many more.
An added benefit of the FHU experience is the opportunity to study and grow with your fellow Bible majors. They will encourage and inspire your vision for ministry, as together you prepare for life’s greatest calling, a faithful minister for Jesus Christ. Join us for this unique adventure, Freed-Hardeman University’s College of Biblical Studies!
Why study the Bible at Freed-Hardeman University? The answer lies in the school’s timeless motto, Teaching how to live, and how to make a living. FHU enjoys a rich heritage of preparing her students for both life and eternity. In addition to providing a program of excellence for training in ministry, each full-time student enrolls in a Bible class every semester, focusing on preparation in character as well as for a career.
As for ministry in churches of Christ, Freed-Hardeman College of Biblical Studies graduates are serving congregations in all fifty states and in many countries. For example, outstanding ministers include Kyle Butt (B.A., class of 1998) of Columbia, TN, who earned a Doctor of Ministry from FHU in 2025, Hiram Kemp (M. A., class of 2019) of Bowling Green, KY, Eric Lyons (B.S., class of 1997) of Wetumpka, AL, Travis Creacy (B.A., class of 2003) of Fayetteville, TN, and Ben Hayes (B.A., class of 2002) of Florence, AL. There are also several missionaries serving in international settings including Nkosilathi Mpofu (B.A., class of 2014) in Zimbabwe and Joshua Dykes (B.S., class of 2021) in Romania.
With regard to youth and family ministry, men like Philip Jenkins (B.A., class of 2006) of Mt. Juliet, TN and Jon David Schwartz (B.A., class of 2012) of Columbia, TN are all leaders in their field. We are equally proud of our graduates who are nearing the completion of PhD degrees, including Robert Murphy (B.A., class of 2017) at Hebrew Union and Lee Hagewood (B.A., class of 2013) at Asbury Theological Seminary. It should be noted that six of these students also earned graduate degrees from FHU in the Graduate School of Theology.
