Program Objectives
To train students in the background and content of all 66 biblical books.
To equip students to address a wide array of ministerial duties.
To empower students to prioritize the nurture of their own souls.
To broaden students’ paradigms through dynamic elective courses.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the MABS programs will possess the following competencies:
The student will demonstrate a mastery of the background and content of all 66 biblical books through the SFM 500 post-course assessment.
The student will demonstrate competency in a wide array of ministerial duties as measured by assessments, in-class preaching assignments in PRE 501 and final exams in PAS 501, PAS 511, and SFM 501.
The student will nurture his or her own soul as demonstrated by the course project for PRA 501 and the Capstone project (CAP 590).
The student will demonstrate an ability to defend his or her faith as evidenced by a class presentation for APO 501.
Frequency of Offering
Select courses required for the MABHA program are offered during typical fall, spring, and summer semesters, regularly on the main campus and intermittently at various remote instructional locations. Uniquely for this degree, several courses are offered on location in Israel. See the Academic Calendar for specific times and availabilities.
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS)
Strategically and comprehensively study all 66 books of the Bible.
Learn basic historical, theological, and practical knowledge beneficial for serving as ministry professional.
Experientially explore and practice a broad range of ministry leadership skills.
CORE Courses (all 15 required)
CORE hours = 45
ELECTIVE courses (5 required, select from any available), 15 hours
MABS = 15 CORE + 5 ELECTIVES = 20 courses ( 60 - credit hours)
BSM 501: Bible Study Methods – Esther, Obadiah, Mark
The primary objective of this course is to exposit the books of Esther, Obadiah, and Mark while learning the inductive Bible study method.