Online Master of Arts (Biblical and Theological Studies)
Biblical Studies
The online Master of Arts (Biblical and Theological Studies) is an academic degree program designed for persons who intend to pursue further graduate religious studies in biblical exegesis and theology or who desire to broaden and deepen their knowledge in these areas.
Academic Requirements for Admission A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or the educational equivalent is required.
The online Master of Arts (Biblical and Theological Studies) requires completion of a total of 60 credit hours. To graduate, a student must earn at least a grade of C- (1.7) in each course and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Upon successful completion, the student is awarded the Master of Arts (Biblical and Theological Studies) degree.
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3
NT504
New Testament 2 – Epistles and
3
OT602
Old Testament 1 – Genesis to 2 Samuel
3
OT604
Old Testament 2 – 2 Samuel to Malachi
3
ST502
Biblical Theology
3
NT712
Biblical Hermeneutics
3
Revelation
18
Theological Studies
3
ST506
Systematic Theology 1 – God and Creation
3
ST602
Systematic Theology 2 – Christ and the Church
3
ST604
Systematic Theology 3 – Salvation and Eschatology
3
ST608
Ethics
3 Hours
A graduate of the MA (Biblical and Theological Studies) program at Knox will:
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New Testament 1 – Gospels and Acts
12
Historical Studies
Learning Outcomes
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NT502
Hours
Academic Requirements for Completion
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Credits
Effectively communicate Christ and His gospel throughout the entirety of Scripture. Be increasingly transformed by the gospel and grow in desire and competence for sharing that gospel with others. Articulate the centrality of the gospel for every aspect of Christian life and ministry. Thoughtfully exegete their culture and understand the Christian’s responsibility to participate in God’s work of making all things new.
CH502
History of Christianity 1 – Ancient and Medieval
3
CH504
History of Christianity 2 – Reformation to Modern Era
3
Hours
6
Hours
3
Hours
21
Total Hours
60
Pastoral Studies ME702
The Missional Church
3
Electives*
*Elective concentrations include: • Logos Concentration: Substitute nine credit hours of electives for NT500 (E-Greek), OT500 (E-Hebrew), and NT510 (EInductive Bible Study). • Christian and Classical Studies: Preparation for work in classical and/or Christian education. • Anglican Studies: Preparation for ordination in an Anglican setting. • Academic Focus: Preparation for further academic study (MA, ThM, PhD). • Biblical Theology Focus: Preparation for advanced biblical interpretation. • Pastoral Theology Focus: Preparation for pastoral work.
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