MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL STUDIES

The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) degree is a fully accredited 60-hour program providing graduate-level academic training designed for persons seeking a thorough biblical and theological understanding of Scripture.

Bible exposition and theology courses are prioritized in the MABS program. Students can select one of six concentrations to further customize their degree. Noteworthy among these is the Biblical Archaeology concentration, which involves both in-class methodology courses and practical fieldwork.

CREDIT HOURS

Unique Conentrations

CONCENTRATION CREDITS

AVG. YEARS TO COMPLETE

CORE CURRICULUM

Required in all Master of Arts (Biblical Studies) concentrations

RS 500Research and Writing1
BE 501Old Testament Studies I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets3
BE 502Old Testament Studies II: Latter Prophets and Writings3
BE 504Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics3
BE 511New Testament Studies I: Matthew to Acts3
BE 512New Testament Studies II: Romans to Revelation3
BE 513History & Geography of Israel*3
BE 613Life of Christ3
BE 617Exposition of Romans2
HT 500Historical Theology3
TH 501Systematic Theology I3
TH 502Systematic Theology II3
TH 503Systematic Theology III3
TH 601Systematic Theology IV3
TH 609Christian Ethics2
ElecOpen Electives (typically 2-3 courses)7
Total MABS Core Credits48
* Those unable to attend the trip to Israel can take open electives in place of this requirement.

 

  • BIBLE 48% 48%
  • THEOLOGY 36% 36%
  • OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 16% 16%

CONCENTRATIONS

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Biblical Archaeology
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Advanced Biblical Studies
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Bible Exposition
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Historical or Systematic Theology
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Interdisciplinary
MABS Required Common Core48
AR 510Archaeological Method and Theory2
AR 515Introduction to Biblical Archaeology2
AR 610Archaeological Fieldwork I2
AR 615Archaeological Fieldwork II*2
BE 710Greco-Roman & Jewish Backgrounds3
OT 710Ancient Near Eastern History3
Total Concentration Credits12
Total MABS Credits60

* Not required but can be taken as an open elective.

For more information, check out our Department of Biblical Archaeology.

  • BIBLE 42% 42%
  • THEOLOGY 32% 32%
  • ARCHAEOLOGY 14% 14%
  • OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 12% 12%
Total Core Credits48
BE 705Advanced Hermeneutics3
Any 9 units of the following:
NT 725Contemporary Issues and Debates in NT Studies3
NT 752Advanced Greek Reading3
OT 752Advanced Hebrew Reading3
TH 706Philosophy and Christian Epistemology3
TH 710Contemporary Theological Movements3
BE ElecAny Bible Exposition Course3
HT/TH ElecAny 600+ Level HT/TH Course3
NT/OT ElecAny 600+ Level Greek/Hebrew Exegesis Course3
Total MABS Credits60
  • BIBLE 43% 43%
  • THEOLOGY 43% 43%
  • OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 14% 14%
Total Core Credits47
BE 710 / OT 710Greco-Roman & Jewish Backgrounds or Ancient Near Eastern History3
BE ElecAny 10 units of Bible Exposition Courses*10
Total MABS Credits60
  • BIBLE 55% 55%
  • THEOLOGY 33% 33%
  • OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 12% 12%
Total Core Credits48
HT/TH ElecAny 12 units of HT/TH Courses not already part of the core requirement (At least 6 of these units must be in your primary focus)12
Total MABS Credits60
  • BIBLE 38% 38%
  • THEOLOGY 48% 48%
  • OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 14% 14%
Total Core Credits48
ElecAny 12 units of Courses from the MABS Concentrations12
Total MABS Credits60

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