Master of Biblical Studies
Master of Biblical Studies (2 years, 60 credit hours)
The objective of this program is to provide fundamental training for those preparing for a ministry in teaching or further study. Courses cover Biblical studies, theological studies, and teaching skills. Students are required to write a thesis, and to fulfill a guided research or teaching practicum.
| Category | Courses | Credits Required | |
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Spiritual Formation |
2 |
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| Spiritual Formation / Foundation of Christian Ministries Required to participate in the following activities: Chapel , Small groups Retreats / Spiritual Development Meetings Daily Group Morning Devotion (Residential students only) |
2 |
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Biblical Studies |
35 |
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| Research Method |
0 |
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| Functional Greek + Functional Hebrew |
3 |
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| Greek A,B / Hebrew A,B |
6 |
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| Hermeneutics |
3 |
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| OT Introduction & Theology |
3 |
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| Pentateuch |
3 |
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| Prophetic Literature |
3 |
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| NT Introduction & Theology |
3 |
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| Gospels |
3 |
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| NT Epistles |
3 |
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| Bible Language / Book Electives / Bible Block Electives |
3 |
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| Thesis |
2 |
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Theology & History |
11 |
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| History & Theology Overview |
2 |
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| Systematic Theology A, B, C |
3 |
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| Church History A, B |
3 |
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| Chin.Church Hist./ Christianity & Chin. Culture / Hist. of NA Churches |
3 |
Practical Courses |
7 |
| Homiletics |
3 |
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| Introduction to Christian Education |
3 |
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| Research / Teaching Practice |
1 |
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| Electives |
5 |
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60 |
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1st year
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1st half of year |
2nd half of year |
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| Functional Greek + Functional Hebrew |
3 |
Spiritual Formation / Foundation of Christian Ministries |
2 |
| OT Introduction & Theology |
3 |
Pentateuch / Prophetic Literature |
3 |
| Systematic Theology A |
3 |
Greek A / Hebrew A |
3 |
| Hermeneutics |
3 |
Gospels |
3 |
| History & Theology Overview |
2 |
Elective |
3 |
| Research Method |
0 |
Research / Teaching Practice |
1 |
|
14 |
15 |
2nd year
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1st half of year |
2nd half of year |
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| Book Electives / Bible Block Electives |
3 |
NT Introduction & Theology |
3 |
| Homiletics |
3 |
Prophetic Literature / Pentateuch |
3 |
| NT Epistles |
3 |
Church History B / Gospels |
3 |
| Greek B / Hebrew B |
3 |
Chin. Church History / Christianity & Chin. Culture / Hist. of NA Churches |
3 |
| Introduction to Christian Education |
3 |
Elective |
2 |
| Thesis |
2 |
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15 |
16 |