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 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 613 | Life of Christ | 3 |
| HT 500 | Historical Theology | 3 |
| NT 550 | Elementary Greek Grammar I | 3 |
| NT 551 | Elementary Greek Grammar II | 3 |
| NT 650 | Biblical Greek Exegesis I | 3 |
| NT 651 | Biblical Greek Exegesis II | 3 |
| NT 720 | New Testament Textual Criticism | 3 |
| NT 752 | Advanced Greek Reading | 3 |
| OT 550 | Biblical Hebrew I | 3 |
| OT 551 | Biblical Hebrew II | 3 |
| OT 650 | Biblical Hebrew Exegesis | 3 |
| OT 702 | Old Testament Textual Criticism | 3 |
| OT 752 | Advanced Hebrew Reading | 3 |
| RS 701 | Thesis I | 2 |
| RS 702 | Thesis II | 2 |
| TH 501 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| TH 502 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| TH 503 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| TH 601 | Systematic Theology IV | 3 |
| NT Elec | Any Greek Exegesis Course* | 3 |
| OT Elec | Any Hebrew Exegesis Course* | 3 |
| Total MABLL Credits | 77 |
* BE 513 may replace 1 NT/OT Exegesis Course.
- BIBLICAL LANGUAGES 51%
- BIBLE + THEOLOGY 43%
- PRACTICAL MINISTRY 6%
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.