The Biblical Studies Department has been at the center stage of the University as an agent of change to spearhead the Total Personality Development (TPD). It provides core courses to the entire student body irrespective of branch of studies. The aim is to establish the basis for sound ethical, moral and social values necessary for attitudinal change and a meaningful life. The Biblical Core courses for the entire student body include Christian Education, Christian Doctrine, Christian Ethics and Christian Leadership,
The Bachelor of Arts in biblical studies is the foundation for a biblically based curriculum at the centre of ANU’s educational programme with the vision to raise leaders with Christian values that includes pastors and leaders. It is academically, biblically, theologically and religiously balanced to be effective and relevant in the context today. The flexibility allows the students to determine their learning trajectories and to opt for Discipline specifics: Old Testament, New Testament, Christian Theology, History, Missiology, Christian Ministry, Counselling, Chaplaincy, structured within the Course to move forward to MA/M.Phil. /Ph. D. in theology, if they wish to do so. They also have the opportunity to study allied courses like Business administration, Environment and Public Health, Communication Skills, Science and Religion, Computational Skills, Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology. The students will have the opportunity to have internship in the ministry of the Church/ Institution during summer break as well as to write an Extended Essay on a topic related to the Discipline Specific.