Biblical & Theological Studies, M.A.

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The Master of Arts in Biblical & Theogolical Studies is designed to train the mature Christian for vocational or voluntary ministry leadership. Candidates will pursue excellence in oral and written communication skills while mastering Biblical & Theological content sufficiently to lead others in Christian ministry.

Graduate Semester Hours: Thirty-Six

Graduate Studies (30 hours)

Biblical Studies (Twelve Credit Hours)
OT 520 Old Testament: Torah & Historical Narrative
OT 521 Old Testament: Poetry & Prophecy
NT 530 New Testament: Gospels & Acts
NT 531 New Testament: Epistles & Revelation
Exegetical Studies (Six Credit Hours)
OT 510 Old Testament Exegetical Tools
NT 520 New Testament Exegetical Tools
Theological Studies (Twelve Credit Hours)
TS 530 Systematic Theology I
TS 531 Systematic Theology II
TS 535 Historical Theology I
TS 536 Historical Theology II
Graduate Assessments (Zero Credit Hours)
RH 598 Graduate Capstone Assessments
(required during final semester)

Thesis Option (6 hours)

Graduate students who anticipate further seminary or post-graduate training are encouraged to pursue the thesis option.

Non-Thesis Option (6 hours)

In order to earn 18 hours in Bible and 18 hours in Theology, graduate students who do not pursue the thesis option will take six additional hours of Theology.

Total Hours to Degree

36 hours are required for a Biblical & Theological Studies, M.A. degree