Variant of CIP 2000 - Primary groupings

• 03 - Humanities
• 39. - Theology and Religious Vocations
• 39.02 - Bible/Biblical Studies

39.0201 - Bible/Biblical Studies

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in various religious vocations.

• Example Program Names:

  • Bible studies
  • Bible study
  • Biblical studies
  • Hebrew Bible
  • New Testament
  • New Testament studies
  • Old Testament studies

• Exclusion

  • Biblical literature(16.1103)
  • Religious studies(38.0201)
  • Christian studies(38.0203)
  • Jewish studies(38.0206)
  • Sacred scripture(39.9999)