The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies degree program will enable you to engage in depth the historical and cultural contexts, overarching narratives, theological themes, and critical issues of the Bible, as well as attend to the ethical implications of the interpretation of Scripture. Unlike the MDiv in Biblical Studies, which is designed for people who wish to prepare for ordained ministry or a doctoral program that requires an MDiv, this program is for people who are interested in an academic career or a non-ordained teaching position.
This program may be a good fit for you if you are interested in pursuing:
In addition to achieving the core MA degree learning outcomes, a graduate of the MA in Biblical Studies program will be able to:
LEARNING OUTCOME |
NUMBER OF COURSES | COURSES |
Religious Texts | 2 |
Introduction to Religious Texts
One of two biblical Religious Texts courses: Hebrew Bible
New Testament |
Theological Tradition | 2 |
Invitation to Theology: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
Choose one: History of Christian Theologies
History of Modern Theologies |
Ethics/Justice | 2 |
Choose one:
Christian Ethics
Comparative Religious Ethics Choose one:
Queer and Trans Theologies
Black and Womanist Theologies |
CORE SUBTOTAL |
6 | |
Academic Contextualization | 5 |
Second of two biblical Religious Texts courses:
Hebrew Bible
New Testament Biblical Exegesis
Choose one:
Biblical Hebrew
New Testament Greek One additional Religious Texts course
One elective course |
Academic Skills | 1 | MA Thesis |
CONCENTRATION SUBTOTAL |
6 | |
DEGREE TOTAL |
12 |
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