MA in Biblical Studies
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS)
60-credit hours
The purpose of the MABS program is to offer students opportunities to strategically andcomprehensively study all 66 books of the Bible, learn basic historical, theological, and practical knowledge critical for serving in professional ministry leadership, and experientially explore and practice a broad range of ministry skills. In addition to the general degree option, the following four concentrations are available:
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
At least some courses required for the MABS program are offered every fall and spring semester on the main campus, and some core courses also are offered at various remote instructional locations. 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 a ministry professional.
Experientially explore and practice a broad range of ministry leadership skills.
CORE Courses (all 15 required)
Hermeneutics
⚫ BSM 501: Bible Study Methods – Esther, Obadiah, Mark
History and Theology
⚫ THE 501: Theology I – Genesis
⚫ THE 502: Theology II – Romans, Hebrews
⚫ THE 503: Theology III – 1 & 2 Corinthians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus
⚫ THE 504: Theology IV – Joel, Daniel, 2 Peter, Revelation
⚫ THE 510: Church History I – Luke, Acts
⚫ THE 511: Church History II (Holy Land study tour recommended)
Missions and Evangelism
⚫ APO 501: Apologetics – James, 1 Peter
Leadership
⚫ PAS 501: Pastor-Shepherd I – Job, Jeremiah, Lamentations
⚫ PA S511: Pastor-Leader I – Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings
Preaching and Teaching
⚫ PRE 501: Expository Preaching/Teaching I – Isaiah
Spiritual Formation and Ministry
⚫ PRA 501: Prayer & Worship I – Leviticus, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Psalms
⚫ SFM 500: Spiritual Formation & Ministry (Bible Panorama)
⚫ SFM 501: Spiritual Formation & Ministry I – Exodus, Numbers, Matthew
Other
⚫ CAP 590: Capstone
CORE hours = 45
ELECTIVE courses (5 required, select from any available), 15 hours
MABS = 15 CORE + 5 ELECTIVES = 20 courses ( 60 - credit hours)