What is Biblical Studies?

Connecting with God's vision and purpose through the study of His Word is a rewarding endeavor. Delving deeper into the Bible raises an awareness of the passion Jesus had for all of us, a passion that will often leave the reader asking more questions.

In the end, a deeper knowledge of His mission throughout the scriptures generates an intense passion to learn more.

Biblical studies is the in-depth look at the message of the whole Bible including its original language, context, and overall mission and purpose. At Biblical we teach that the entire Bible points to Jesus Christ and His mission. From the Old Testament to the New Testament we see the writers pointing to Christ and instructing us in the mission of God.

Through our MA, Biblical Studies program we teach students to keep Christ at the center of ministry. We seek to inspire them to do ministry in creative and unique ways that will engage their community. We hope to sharpen and focus the vision of churches to be about and for the work of Christ.

Who is the MA, Biblical Studies for?

Anyone who wants to study the Word of God is welcome. Students will grow in their knowledge of the Bible and its missional perspective and their ability to humbly interpret and apply it in light of history, culture, and genre. The MA, Biblical Studies was created to assist Christians who desire to enhance their awareness of how they are a part of the mission of God to bring righteousness, justice, and peace to those they serve.

Why a Master of Arts from Biblical Seminary?

The MA, Biblical Studies program will enable students to understand the mission of God in the world and their place in it. The program is designed to provide graduate theological study for men and women desiring to strengthen their spiritual basis for life and work, whether in a secular career ministry or in a church ministry.

Through this program students are prepared to be missionally engaged in a post-modern context in a variety of ministry settings.

Why is this program unique?

Our MA, Biblical Studies provides in-depth studies of the Bible, in the original languages, from a missional perspective. Students choose from an Old Testament or a New Testament track to fulfill the 48 credits of the degree. It offers each student the opportunity to interact and dialogue with both faculty and fellow students in the program, enhancing both intellectual and vocational growth.

Master of Arts, Biblical Studies Curriculum
Required Courses - 18 Credits Formation and Mission Reading the Old Testament Missionally Reading the New Testament Missionally (pre-req., Reading the OT Missionally) Introduction to the Christian Tradition Christianity and World Religions Christianity and World Religions Senior Seminar
Choose Old Testament - OR - New Testament Track:
Old Testament Track - 15 credits Biblical Hebrew 1 Biblical Hebrew 2 OT Pentateuch Book Study * OT Prophets Book Study * OT Writings Book Study * * Pre-Req., Biblical Hebrew 2	New Testament Track - 15 credits Biblical Greek 1 Biblical Greek 2 NT Gospels Book Study * NT Acts/Pauline Book Study * NT General Epistles Book Study * * Pre-Req., Biblical Greek 2
General Electives - 15 Credits Please be aware that these elective courses vary from year to year. Please see our current term schedules for the classes being offered this year.
Total Required Credits - 48

Notes regarding the program:

• Students must take Formation and Mission within the first year (and preferably within the first 9 credits)
• The Senior Seminar course may be taken only after completion of 30 hours, typically in the student's final year.

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