MA Biblical Studies

Purpose

The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) is a 64-credit program designed for individuals who desire to grow in their walk with God and understanding of God’s Word. MABS students learn to use biblical language tools in their study of the Scriptures for use in teaching or preaching. The MABS provides an environment for the development of the student’s spiritual life, character, and leadership along with grounding in the Scriptures and core doctrines of the Christian faith.

Target Group

The MABS is designed for individuals who wish to learn how to use biblical language tools to aid in their study of the Scriptures. Those who have been in ministry for many years may wish to take this program as a way to expand their biblical knowledge and further develop as learners and teachers of the Scripture. MABS graduates serve as pastoral staff, cross-cultural missionaries, church planters, church workers, parachurch workers, lay ministers, Bible teachers, and translators.

Admissions Requirements

The individual applying for the MABS must follow the usual EAST application process and meet the MABS admissions standards. Both of these are stated in the “Admissions” section of this Prospectus. Additional admissions information for international students is explained in the “International Students” section of the Prospectus.

Program Explanation

EAST Aleph (Summer)	AD500 Orientation to Theological Studies	NC
EAST Aleph (Summer)	AD501 Evangelism Seminar	NC

1^st Year	1^st Semester		2^nd Semester
	BS510 Inductive Bible Study Method	3	BS511 Biblical Hermeneutics	3
	AD510 Academic Research & Writing	2	OT510 Old Testament Narratives	3
	TS532 Spiritual Life & Transformation	3	IS580 Cross-Cultural Team Internship 1	1
	Personal Leadership / Self-Care / Soul-Care Course	3	Emphasis Course: BS/NT/OT Biblical Studies Elective	2
	Emphasis Course: OT501 Biblical Hebrew 1: Elementary Hebrew OR NT501 Biblical Greek 1: Elementary Greek	3	Emphasis Course: OT502 Biblical Hebrew 2: Exegesis Using Tools OR NT502 Biblical Greek 2: Exegesis Using Tools	3
	AD530 Mentoring Group 1	1	AD530 Mentoring Group 2	1
	IS504 Evangelism & Discipleship – one credit per semester			2
	TOTAL	16	TOTAL	14

Summer	IS581 Cross-Cultural Team Internship 2	2

2^nd Year	1^st Semester		2^nd Semester
	OT511 Old Testament Poetry, Wisdom Literature and Prophets	3	IS510 World Missions	2
	NT510 New Testament Narratives	3	NT511 New Testament Epistles & Revelation	3
	TS510 Theology 1	3	TS511 Theology 2	3
	EF501 Teaching & Learning 1 OR EF511 Expository Preaching 1	2	AD515 Summative Learning Portfolio	1
		2	Emphasis Course: BS/NT/OT Biblical Studies Elective	2
	Emphasis Course: OT501 Biblical Hebrew 1: Elementary Hebrew OR NT501 Biblical Greek 1: Elementary Greek	3	Emphasis Course: OT502 Biblical Hebrew 2: Exegesis Using Tools OR NT502 Biblical Greek 2: Exegesis Using Tools	3
	AD530 Mentoring Group 3	1	AD530 Mentoring Group 4	1
	AD520 Field Practicum & FIRM 1 – one credit per semester			2
	TOTAL	16	TOTAL	16

Biblical Studies Emphasis Courses

OT501 Biblical Hebrew 1: Elementary Hebrew (3 credits)

OT502 Biblical Hebrew 2: Exegesis Using Tools (3 credits)

NT501 Biblical Greek 1: Elementary Greek (3 credits)

NT502 Biblical Greek 2: Exegesis Using Tools (3 credits)

In addition to the above, the student selects four (4) additional credits of Biblical Studies (BS, OT, NT) courses as emphasis courses.

Personal Leadership / Self-Care / Soul-Care Cluster Courses

The student selects three (3) credits.

Course Description Information

For further information and description of each of the MABS courses, refer to the appropriate section of the “Course Descriptions” section of this Prospectus.

Distribution Requirements

Academic Studies (AD) AD500, AD501, AD510, AD515, AD520, AD530	9 credits
Biblical Studies (BS, OT, NT) BS510, BS511, OT510, OT511, NT510, NT511	18 credits
Intercultural Studies (IS) IS503, IS504, IS510, IS580, IS581	7 credits
Education & Formation Studies (EF) EF501 or EF511	2 credits
Theological Studies (TS) TS510, TS511, TS532	9 credits
Personal Leadership / Self-Care / Soul-Care Course	3 credits
Biblical Studies Emphasis Courses	16 credits
	64 credits