Master of Arts
(33 Hours)
The Master of Arts (M.A.) degree is designed for those seeking advanced work in Biblical Studies. The focus is on expanding your practical Bible knowledge coupled with ministry application courses. This program can serve as a springboard into an M.Div. program. For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions today!
COURSES
The courses within the Master of Arts curriculum are listed below. There are seven courses (21 hours) that are required of all students. The student then selects at least 12 hours from any of the remaining courses. Up to 6 hours of electives may be selected from the M.Ed. program, upon approval from the student's advisor. Course prefixes indicate the course concentration (BIB for Bible and CED for Christian Education).
|
Prefix |
Course Name |
Credits |
|
BIB503 |
Bible Doctrines I* |
3 |
|
BIB504 |
Bible Doctrines II* |
3 |
|
BIB511 |
Old Testament Introduction |
3 |
|
BIB512 |
New Testament Introduction |
3 |
|
BIB513 |
Systematic Theology I |
3 |
|
BIB514 |
Systematic Theology II |
3 |
|
BIB516 |
Advanced Hermeneutics |
3 |
|
BIB518 |
Apologetics |
3 |
|
BIB519 |
Cults |
3 |
|
BIB595 |
Independent Study |
1-3 |
|
CED540 |
Contemporary Issues |
3 |
|
CED502 |
Advanced Biblical Counseling |
3 |
|
CED525 |
Principles of Biblical Leadership |
3 |
|
CED522 |
Contemporary Preaching |
3 |
* BIB503 and BIB504 may be required prerequisite courses for students who have not earned a minimum number of approved undergraduate Bible courses.
Required courses in italics
