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It is recommended that Biblical Studies students intending to enter PhD programs have at least 12 credit hours of Biblical languages before enrolling in the Master of Arts (Theology) degree.
Program Requirements A grade point of 2.67 is necessary for each course in order for that course to apply toward the Master of Arts (Theology) degree. Students with less than a 2.67 grade point average in 12 or more term hours may not continue in the Master of Arts (Theology) program. The Statute of Limitations is five (5) years.
Master of Arts (Theology) with a specialization in Biblical Studies Old Testament Concentration Course Number IDST 5010
Course Title Orientation
Biblical Studies1 BIBL 5023 Interpreting the Old Testament BIBL 5033 Interpreting the New Testament Christian Thought CHUR 5013 Introduction to Christian History THEO 5013 Christian Theology 1 THEO 5023 Christian Theology 2 Research Methodology IDST 6013 Research Methodology and Design Area of Specialization2 BIBL 7613 Guided Reading in Old Testament 1 BIBL 7623 Guided Reading in Old Testament 2 HEBR 5013 Foundations of Biblical Hebrew 1 HEBR 5023 Foundations of Biblical Hebrew 2 HEBR 6013 Intermediate Hebrew GREE 5013 Foundations of New Testament Greek 1 GREE 5023 Foundations of New Testament Greek 2 BIBL (elective) or Biblical Studies or GREE (elective) or Biblical Language elective HEBR (elective) or ARAM (elective) BIBL (elective) or Biblical Studies or GREE (elective) or Biblical Language elective HEBR (elective) or ARAM (elective) BIBL 7813 Graduate Seminar in Biblical Studies BIBL 7916, 7926 Thesis Total Credit Hours
Credit Hours Pass / Fail 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
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1. Survey of the Bible (BIBL 5013) required above 60 hours if Bible Knowledge Entrance Test is not passed. 2. Electives to be chosen in consultation with Director of the MA (Theology) Program.