MA in Biblical Studies

Our Master of Arts in Biblical Studies is a 36-hour degree that combines a love for God and his written revelation with the conceptual tools and skills that enable students to engage Scripture responsibly as careful and faithful exegetes of both Scripture and contemporary contexts.

For detailed program objectives and a complete list of course requirements, click here.

Some of the courses you'll take...

OT 610

Hebrew Basics

An introduction to the basics of the Hebrew language, with focus on using the language in a ministry setting. In using examples from the Hebrew Old Testament, the course is designed to prepare students to use the basics of the language (e.g., grammar, syntax, the meaning of words, etc.) in interpreting Scripture.

OTH 733

Exegesis of Prophetic Literature

An exegetical study of one or more of the prophetic books of the Old Testament with attention to issues of genre, social and historical contexts, and contemporary significance. OT 611 Hebrew Exegesis or Hebrew proficiency is a prerequisite.

NT 610

Greek Basics

An introduction to the basics of the Greek language, with focus on using the language in a ministry setting. In using examples from the Greek New Testament, the course is designed to prepare students to use the basics of the language (e.g., grammar, syntax, the meaning of words, etc.) in interpreting Scripture.

NT 741

Second Temple Judaism

A study of the history and literature of the Intertestamental Period with particular emphasis given to connections between the Old and New Testaments as well as to developments which aid in the understanding of the writings of the New Testament.

Faculty

Dr. Frank E. Dicken

Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity

Dr. Tyler A. Stewart

Associate Professor of New Testament

Dr. Mark Mangano

Professor of Old Testament

Student Testimonies

— Robert Lackie, MA in Biblical Studies, Class of 2022
The Seminary here is filled with great scholars. We have some of the top people in their fields. They are also serving and working in churches, so they are practicing what they preach and sharing their experiences in the classroom.

— Catlin Donato