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MA-BS Courses

Course Sequence for the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies with a Theological Background

IRequired Courses54 credit hours
Biblical StudiesAdvanced Hermeneutics4 hours
Bible Background4 hours
Reading the Bible in Ethiopia4 hours
Advanced Biblical Theology4 hours
OT Exegesis (Hebrew based)4 hours
NT Exegesis (Greek based)4 hours
Bible Exposition3 hours
Scripture Engagement3 hours
Greek 3: Intermediate Greek Grammar3 hours
Greek 4: Advanced Greek Grammar3 hours
Beginner Hebrew 13 hours
Beginner Hebrew 23 hours
Teaching and Learning Theories3 hours
Advanced Academic EnglishP/F
Research and ThesisBiblical Research Methods3 hours
Thesis I3 hours
Thesis II3 hours
IIElectives12 credit hours
Old Testament Canon3 hours
New Testament Canon3 hours
Hebrew 3: Intermediate Hebrew Grammar3 hours
Hebrew 4: Advanced Hebrew Grammar3 hours
Principles of Bible Translation3 hours
Basics of Ge’ez (Ethiopic)3 hours
History of Bible Interpretation3 hours
Issues in Old Testament Studies3 hours
Issues in New Testament Studies3 hours
The Septuagint3 hours
Biblical Aramaic3 hours
Basics of Arabic3 hours
Bible for Teachers3 hours
The Christology of the New Testament3 hours
The Pneumatology of the New Testament3 hours
The Face of Biblical Studies in Africa3 hours
IIIField MinistryNo Credit
Total66 credits

Students without a theological background are required to take these courses before enrolling in the M.A. in Biblical Studies.

Biblical and Theological Studies21 credit hours
Hermeneutics3 hours
Pentateuch and Narratives3 hours
Prophets and Wisdom Literature3 hours
Gospels and Acts3 hours
Pauline and general Epistles3 hours
Systematic Theology 1 – The Doctrine of God, Scripture and Christ3 hours
Systematic Theology 2 – The Holy Spirit and the Church and End Times3 hours

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    • Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
      • MA-EdL Courses
    • Master of Arts in Youth Ministry
    • Master of Arts in Christian Muslim Relations
    • Master of Arts in Biblical Studies
      • MA-BS Courses

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