This emphasis is available 100% online in our traditional campus setting. The flexibility this degree provides is ideal for students currently serving in churches or parachurch organizations, allowing them to obtain graduate Biblical and Theological education while learning practical ministry skills in their current church or parachurch ministry contexts. Courses completed in this program may be transferred to other programs such as the Master of Divinity.
This degree is also an ideal option for those in secular vocations who want to do graduate studies in Bible and Theology. Those whose work requires frequent travel can log in anywhere with broadband internet access. While pursuing the Master of Arts (Biblical and Theological Studies) you will engage with an outstanding faculty in the systematic study of Scripture and theology, be exposed to contemporary theological issues, and learn to think biblically, independently and constructively. Campus students will also be directed by a Seminary mentor or local church mentor during their training for the personal development of Christ-like character.
Program Details
SPIRITUAL FORMATION: 3 Credits Total
SF500 The Life of the Mind and the Love of God
BIBLICAL LITERATURE: 15 Credits Total
BL515 Hermeneutics: Principles of Interpretation
BL511 Old Testament 1: Genesis to Esther
BL512 Old Testament 2: Job to Malachi
BL513 New Testament 1: Matthew to Acts
BL514 New Testament 2: Romans to Revelation
THEOLOGY: 15 Credits Total
TH511 Prolegomena, Scripture, and God
TH512 Anthropology, Christology, and Pneumatology
TH513 Soteriology, Ecclesiology, and Eschatology
CH511 Church History 1
CH512 Church History 2
BIBLICAL LANGUAGES: 6 Credits Total
NT512 New Testament Greek 1
NT513 New Testament Greek 2
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OT512 Old Testament Hebrew 1
OT513 Old Testament Hebrew 2
BL/TH/NT/OT/CH ELECTIVES: 6
BL/TH/NT/OT/CH Elective Course 1
BL/TH/NT/OT/CH Elective Course 2
CULMINATING REQUIREMENT: 3
BL/TH588 Individualized Study
TOTAL CREDITS 48
