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.
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 Credits | 48 |
Concentrations
Biblical Archaeology
| Total Core Credits | 48 | |
| 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 MABS Credits | 60 |
For more information, check out our Department of Biblical Archaeology.
Advanced Biblical Studies
| Total Core Credits | 48 | |
| 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 MABS Credits | 60 | |