The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) course of study is a 48-unit course of study that may be completed in as little as two (2-3) years but is designed for 36 months of fulltime study (9 units per semester). Students may also complete this same program as a Certificate in Biblical Studies (CBS). This program builds upon the core requirements offered in the MATS degree by adding 21 units of biblical studies courses with either 1) a
languages track (Hebrew and Greek), or 2) non-languages track.
This route is designed for those individuals who seek to be prepared to lead and teach the Scriptures in the church such as pastors, para-church leaders, or for those engaged in other ministry related activities. The MABS student learning outcomes are:
- To specify the introductory matters (authorship, date, recipients, major theme) of each book of the Bible.
- To identify the historical setting and theological contribution of each Old and New Testament book to the Bible.
- To describe the history and progressive revelation contained in the Old and New Testament scriptures.
- To explain and defend the most plausible interpretation of difficult Old and New Testament passages.
- To serve the church and/or para-church or other ministry venues by teaching and applying the scriptures to their own personal lives and to the lives of others.
- To biblically defend and explain the major classical (orthodox) doctrines of the Bible.
| Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) | |
| Core Requirements – 27 units | |
| OT510 Old Testament Survey (3) | TH560 Anthropology, Hamartiology, and Soteriology (3) |
| NT515 New Testament Survey (3) | TH570 Ecclesiology and Eschatology (3) |
| TH520 Biblical Hermeneutics (3) | AP501 Christian Apologetics (3) |
| TH530 Prolegomena and Bibliology (3) | RW499 Research Methods and Technology (P/F) |
| TH540 Theology Proper and Creation (3) | CM501 Church/Mission Experience I (P/F) |
| TH550 Christology and Pneumatology (3) | CM502 Church/Mission Experience II (P/F) |
| Major Requirements – 18 units | |
| Languages Track | Non-Languages Track |
| BLH501 Biblical Hebrew I (3) | NT501 Gospel Literature (3) |
| BLH502 Biblical Hebrew II (3) | NT504 Revelation (3) |
| BLH503B Exegesis in the Old Testament (3) | NT530 NT Research & Methodology (3) |
| BLG501 Biblical Greek I (3) | OT505 Introduction to the Dead Sea Scrolls (3) |
| BLG502 Biblical Greek II (3) | OT506 Daniel (3) or OT519 Ruth & Esther (3) |
| BLG503B Exegesis in the New Testament (3) | AR621B Archaeology and the Bible: Historical & Cultural Synchronisms (3) |
| CM503 CM Church/Mission Experience III (P/F) | |
| Elective (3) (Choose AR, OT, NT, TH category) or RW501 Thesis Research & Writing (3 units) | |
| Complete Comprehensive Exam – Pass/Fail | |
| Total Semester Hours: 48 | |