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 | Credits Required | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiritual Formation | 2 | Spiritual Formation / Foundation of Christian Ministries 1 | 2 |
| Biblical Studies | 30 | Functional Greek + Functional Hebrew | 2 |
| Greek A,B / Hebrew A,B | 6 | ||
| Hermeneutics | 3 | ||
| NT & OT Introduction | 3 | ||
| Pentateuch | 3 | ||
| Prophetic Literature | 3 | ||
| Biblical Theology | 3 | ||
| * Research Methods | 0 | ||
| Academic Research Methods | 1 | ||
| Gospels | 3 | ||
| NT Epistles | 3 | ||
| Bible Language / Book Electives / Bible Block Electives | 3 | ||
| Thesis | 2 | ||
| Theology & History | 12 | Systematic Theology A | 3 |
| Systematic Theology B / C | 3 | ||
| Church History A / B | 3 | ||
| Chin.Church Hist./ Christianity & Chinese Culture | 3 | ||
| Practical Courses | 7 | Homiletics | 3 |
| Introduction to Christian Education | 3 | ||
| Research / Teaching Practice | 1 | ||
| Electives | 9 | ||
| 60 |
* Research Methods is a required self-study course, offered every semester, and graded on a Pass/Fail basis (passing score: 70% [C-]).
* Music (0.5 unit) is required for FT students, but not included in total credits, can be exempt if exam is passed.
* Spiritual Formation” is a non-credit requirement for part-time students. and must complete two semesters of “Spiritual Formation” (course codes: SF001, SF002) before graduation.
1st year
| Fall | Spring | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional Greek + Functional Hebrew | 2 | Spiritual Formation & Foundation of Ministry | 2 |
| NT & OT Introduction / Biblical Theology | 3 | Pentateuch / Prophetic Literature | 3 |
| Systematic Theology A / Intro to Christian Education | 3 | Greek A / Hebrew A | 3 |
| Hermeneutics | 3 | Gospels | 3 |
| Elective | 2 | Elective | 3 |
| *Research Methods | 0 | Research / Teaching Practice | 1 |
| 14 | 15 |
2nd year
| Fall | Spring | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biblical Theology / NT & OT Introduction | 3 | Prophetic Literature / Pentateuch | 3 |
| Homiletics | 3 | Church History B / Gospels | 3 |
| NT Epistles | 3 | Chinese Church History / Christianity & Chinese Culture | 3 |
| Greek B / Hebrew B | 3 | Systematic Theology B / C | 3 |
| Intro to Christian Education / Systematic Theology A | 3 | Research / Teaching Practice | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 16 |
Footnotes
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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)
