Master of Biblical Studies
Master of Biblical Studies
Departments:
Graduate SchoolEnrollment Types:
Total Credit Hours:
33Average Completion Time:
2 years
The Biblical Studies Concentration is a 33 credit-hour program designed to enhance one’s Biblical understanding, sharpen one’s exegetical skills, and develop an understanding of the theological themes of each book of the Bible.
Classes
Advanced Hermeneutics
Course ID: BI 503
Credit Hours: 3
This course builds upon information gleaned either through observation, experience, or an undergraduate Bible Study Methods class. In this class, students will learn how the NT writers used the OT and will understand how Dispensationalism and Reformed Theology play a part in exegesis. Students will uncover common exegetical fallacies and how to use today’s technology in light of Bible study. Prerequisite: EN 501Apologetics and Worldview
Course ID: BI 511
Credit Hours: 3
This course analyzes different worldviews with which Christians are confronted and provides an apologetic methodology useful in evangelizing people with non-biblical worldviews. Prerequisite: EN 501Systematic Theology
Course ID: BI 512
Credit Hours: 3
This course will study the nature and method of Systematic Theology and the application of a proper Theological method to analyze carefully various theological options on key doctrinal issues. This course provides a foundation for BI 522 and BI 523 where the student will write a summative research paper and defend the final product. Prerequisite: EN 501Request More Info
Key Faculty
Degree Plan
Course Code Course Name Credits BI 501 Old Testament Introduction 3.0 BI 502 New Testament Introduction 3.0 BI 503 Advanced Hermeneutics 3.0 BI 511 Apologetics and Worldview 3.0 BI 512 Systematic Theology 3.0 BI 521 Foundations of Biblical Counseling 3.0 BI 522 Doctrinal Synopsis 1 3.0 BI 523 Doctrinal Synopsis 2 3.0 EN 501 Research and Writing 3.0 PT 511 Servant Leadership 3.0 PT 512 Spiritual Formation and Discipleship 3.0 Total 11 33.0