Master of Arts in Biblical Archaeology
The Master of Arts in Biblical Archaeology (MABA) provides graduate level instruction in Biblical Archaeology. Students will learn the history, theory, and practice of archaeology, all while engaging in a comprehensive study of the Bible and its theology. Students who choose the optional thesis track will be fully prepared to apply to PhD programs in archaeology.
DEGREE OVERVIEW
65 Credit Hours
2 Years to Complete
1 Life-Changing Dig
Core Curriculum
Required for all MABA students.
| Total Required Semester Credit Hours | 65 | |
| RS 505 | Research for Theological Education | 2 |
| BE 501 | Old Testament Studies I: Pent 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 |
| HT 500 | Historical Theology | 3 |
| PT 511 | Spiritual Formation and Discipleship | 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 |
| AR 500 | Introduction to Biblical Archaeology | 3 |
| AR 505 | Archaeological Method and Theory | 3 |
| AR 610 | Archaeological Fieldwork I | 3 |
| AR 615 | Archaeological Fieldwork II | 3 |
| AR 625 | Archaeological Laboratory | 3 |
| AR 630 | Archaeology and the NT | 3 |
| AR 632 | Archaeology and the OT | 3 |
| AR Elec | Any 9 Units of Archaeology Courses | 9 |
- Bible + Theology 35%
- Archaeology Courses 40%
- Other Required Courses 15%
ELECTIVE ARCHAEOLOGY COURSES
| AR 620 | Biblical Chronology | 3 |
| AR 626 | Intertestamental Literature | 3 |
| AR 628 | History of Israel | 3 |
| AR 634 | Exploration of the Land of the Bible | 3 |
| AR 636 | Geography of Bible Lands | 3 |
| AR 640 | Greco-Roman World | 3 |
| AR 710 | Archaeological Fieldwork III | 3 |
| AR 715 | Archaeological Fieldwork IV | 3 |
| AR 720 | Dead Sea Scrolls | 3 |
| AR 726 | Literature of the Ancient Near East | 3 |
| AR 790 | Thesis I | 3 |
| RS 792 | Thesis II | 3 |
Department Faculty
Titus Kennedy
Director of Archaeology
Dr. Titus Kennedy is a field archaeologist working primarily with sites and materials related to the Bible…read more.
Joel Kramer
Staff Archaeologist
Joel Kramer serves as our staff archaeologist and in-country consultant, who has participated in several digs across…read more.
Mary Buck
Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Mary Buck serves as an Adjunct Faculty of Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations at Shepherds…read more.