MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL LITERATURE & LANGUAGES

The Master of Arts in Biblical Literature and Languages (MABLL) is designed for those students who seek a level of professional competence in the Bible and theology, and are preparing for advanced degrees and teaching posts. This program will enable entry to advanced programs and other courses of study. Students will be trained in advanced research skills and teaching fundamentals.

CREDIT HOURS

Biblical Language Courses

TEXTUAL CRITICISM COURSES

AVG. YEARS TO COMPLETE

CORE CURRICULUM

RS 505Research for Theological Education2
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
HT 500Historical Theology3
NT 550Elementary Greek Grammar I3
NT 551Elementary Greek Grammar II3
NT 650Biblical Greek Exegesis I3
NT 651Biblical Greek Exegesis II3
NT 720New Testament Textual Criticism3
NT 752Advanced Greek Reading3
OT 550Biblical Hebrew I3
OT 551Biblical Hebrew II3
OT 650Biblical Hebrew Exegesis3
OT 702Old Testament Textual Criticism3
OT 752Advanced Hebrew Reading3
RS 711Thesis I3
RS 712Thesis II3
TH 501Systematic Theology I3
TH 502Systematic Theology II3
TH 503Systematic Theology III3
TH 601Systematic Theology IV3
NT ElecGreek Exegesis Elective*3
OT ElecHebrew Exegesis Elective*3
Total MABLL Credits77
  • BIBLICAL LANGUAGES 19% 19%
  • BIBLE + THEOLOGY 74% 74%
  • PRACTICAL MINISTRY 7% 7%

PRIOR GREEK AND HEBREW PROFICIENCY

 

An entrance exam in Greek and Hebrew is used to evaluate the applicant’s incoming facility with the languages if the applicant has taken these previously elsewhere, including at the undergraduate level. If proficient, the student can replace the needed units for 1st year courses with open electives.

See our Academic Catalog for more information on this degree.