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MA (Biblical Studies)

The MA (Biblical Studies) will enrich your relationship with Christ and your understanding of God’s Word, enable you to use the wisdom you gain to lead effectively, and equip you to embody Christ in your research.

As a student in this program, you’ll concentrate in one of four areas: New Testament, Old Testament, general Bible, or Biblical languages. The conceptual tools and skills you’ll learn as a student in this program will enable you to engage Scripture as a faithful exegete of God’s Word. You’ll come to know how God’s pursuit of Israel applies to the Church today. And you’ll see how the diversity of first-century Christianity was united in a mutual love for Jesus.

Whether you’re interested in pursuing doctoral work or you simply want to serve the Church, this degree will work for you. We’ve designed the curriculum with an optional master’s thesis. If the MA (Biblical Studies) is the last degree you’ll seek, you can skip the thesis and take a series of comprehensive exams instead. If you’re wanting to get a PhD, your professors will lean into that thesis with you, so that you’ll be prepared and energized for further study. And if you majored in Bible or a related field as an undergraduate, you can apply for advanced standing—which can cut as many as 18 hours out of your classwork.

At LCU, our goal is that you would graduate with a deeper and deepening understanding of all that God has done for us. We want you to look back and see that you made friends, mastered some amazing lessons, and found your passion. But, most importantly, we want to see that you learned to live on mission.

Potential Careers

Teaching the Bible in various ministry contexts

Course List

Some of the classes you'll take while pursuing your...
NT 610
Greek Basics
An introduction to the basics of the Greek language, focusing on language usage 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 611
Greek Exegesis
By building on NT 610, this course will emphasize using the Greek NT in the exegetical (interpretative) process. Students will develop a method for using the Greek text, English translations, and other appropriate tools to understand the context, grammar, syntax, word meanings, theology, and contemporary meaning of New Testament texts. Attention will be given to how to use the New Testament in preaching and teaching. Greek proficiency or NT 610 is a prerequisite.
OT 610
Hebrew Basics
An introduction to the basics of the Hebrew language, focusing on language usage 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.
OT 611
Hebrew Exegesis
By building on OT 610, this course will emphasize using the Hebrew Old Testament in the exegetical (interpretative) process. Students will develop a method for using the Hebrew text, English translations, and other appropriate tools to understand the context, grammar, syntax, word meanings, theology, and contemporary meaning of Old Testament texts. Attention will be given to how to use the Old Testament in preaching and teaching. Hebrew proficiency or OT 610 is a prerequisite.
NT/OT 702
New Testament Use of the Old Testament
An examination of New Testament quotations of the Old Testament in order to understand the New Testament’s exegetical and hermeneutical methodology. Greek and Hebrew proficiency are prerequisites.
Concentration Requirements
New Testament
Old Testament
General Bible
Biblical Languages

Faculty

Meet the professionals who will be teaching your classes:
Dr. Paul Kissling
Professor of Old Testament
Dr. Frank E. Dicken
Associate Professor of New Testament
Dr. Tyler A. Stewart
Assistant Professor of New Testament

Student Testimonials

Hear from students who've earned a MA (Biblical Studies)
  • 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
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