The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) degree provides graduate-level academic focus that is designed for persons seeking a thorough biblical and theological understanding of Scripture. Correspondingly, Bible exposition and theology courses are prioritized in this program. Furthermore, a student in the MABS can choose to focus in one of several concentrations to further customize his or her degree. Noteworthy among these is the Biblical Archaeology focus, which involves both in-class methodology and practical fieldwork.
60
Credit Hours
6
Unique Concentrations
12
Concentration Credits
3
Avg. Years to Complete
CORE CURRICULUM
Required in all Master of Arts (Biblical Studies) concentrations
| RS 500 | Research and Writing | 1 |
| BE 501 | Old Testament Studies I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets | 3 |
| BE 502 | Old Testament Studies II: Latter Prophets and Writings | 3 |
| BE 504 | Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BE 511 | New Testament Studies I: Matthew to Acts | 3 |
| BE 512 | New Testament Studies II: Romans to Revelation | 3 |
| BE 513* | History & Geography of Israel | 3 |
| BE 613 | Life of Christ | 3 |
| BE 617 | Exposition of Romans | 2 |
| HT 500 | Historical Theology | 3 |
| TH 501 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| TH 502 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| TH 503 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| TH 601 | Systematic Theology IV | 3 |
| TH 609 | Christian Ethics | 2 |
| Elec | Open Electives (typically 2-3 courses) | 7 |
| Total MABS Core | 48 |
Concentrations
Biblical Archaeology
| AR 510 | Archaeological Method and Theory | 2 |
| AR 515 | Introduction to Biblical Archaeology | 2 |
| AR 610 | Archaeological Fieldwork I | 2 |
| AR 615 | Archaeological Fieldwork II* | 2 |
| BE 710 | Greco-Roman & Jewish Backgrounds | 3 |
| OT 710 | Ancient Near Eastern History | 3 |
| Total Concentration Credits | 12 | |
| Total MABS Credits | 60 |
For more information, check out our Department of Biblical Archaeology.
Advanced Biblical Studies
| BE 705 | Advanced Hermeneutics | 3 |
| Any 9 units of the following: | ||
| NT 725 | Contemporary Issues and Debates in NT Studies | 3 |
| NT 752 | Advanced Greek Reading | 3 |
| OT 752 | Advanced Hebrew Reading | 3 |
| TH 706 | Philosophy and Christian Epistemology | 3 |
| TH 710 | Contemporary Theological Movements | 3 |
| BE Elec | Any Bible Exposition Course | 3 |
| HT/TH Elec | Any 600+ Level HT/TH Course | 3 |
| NT/OT Elec | Any 600+ Level Greek/Hebrew Exegesis Course | 3 |
| Total Concentration Credits | 12 | |
| Total MABS Credits | 60 | |