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Master of Arts in Biblical Studies

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

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