Master of Arts
Biblical and Theological Studies/Diversified
| Units by Discipline | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Units | Price per unit | Bible Exposition | Languages | Philosophy | Practical Ministry | Research / Christian Education | Spiritual Formation | Theology | Electives |
| 64-66 | $519 | 12 | 0 | 0-3 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 15-18 | 21-24 |
Overview
The student will:
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Be able to research either the Old Testament or the New Testament using exegetical commentaries and certain tools designed for those with limited knowledge of Greek and Hebrew.
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Be able to dialog with those who are outside of a biblically centered faith confidently and effectively, applying the knowledge of biblical doctrine to refute errors and to utilize practical techniques of dialog with the intent to reach those who “seek to know the reason for the hope that lies within you.”
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Be able to articulate a clear theology/philosophy of educational ministry.
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Have an understanding and appreciation for the teaching- learning process, utilizing a broad range of ministry methods and resources in educational ministry.
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Be able to plan, administrate, and evaluate an effective educational ministry program at a basic level.
Curriculum
| Course | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| BE 517 | Hermeneutics/Bible Study Methods | 3 |
| SF 501 | Intro. to Spiritual Theology & Formation | 3 |
| TH 511 | Theology I - Revelation & Nature of God | 3 |
| SS 510 | Theological Research Methodology | 1 |
| Emphasis or Electives | 6 | |
| BE 520 | Survey of Matthew-Revelation | 3 |
| HT 514 | Historical Theology Survey | 3 |
| TH 512 | Theology II - Works of God, Angels, Man & Sin | 3 |
| SF 503 | Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| SF 505 | Talbot Spiritual Direction | 0 |
| Emphasis or Electives | 4 | |
| TH 613 | Theology III - Christ, Salvation and the Spirit | 3 |
| BE 519 | Survey of Genesis-Malachi | 3 |
| SF 504 | Spiritual Formation, Vocation & Disciplines | 0 |
| Emphasis or Electives | 11 | |
| TH 614 | Theology IV - The Church and Last Things | 3 |
| SF 505 | Talbot Spiritual Direction | 0 |
| Emphasis or Electives | 12 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| BE 530 | Elementary Principles of the Biblical Languages | 3 |
| HT 726 Cults of America | 3 | |
| CL 556 World Religions | 3 | |
| PH 602 Apologetics | 3 | |
| PT 510 Evangelism and Follow-up | 3 | |
| PT 703 Church & Society | 3 | |
| CE 600 Educational Min. in the Church | 3 | |
| Biblical and Theological Electives | 11 | |
| General Electives | 4-6 | |
| Total | 64-66 | |