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Master of Biblical Studies

Total Credit Hours
33.00
Average Completion Time
2 years

The Biblical Studies Concentration is a 33 credit-hour program designed to enhance one’s Biblical understanding, sharpen one’s exegetical skills, and develop an understanding of the theological themes of each book of the Bible.

Interesting Courses

Course ID
BI 512
Credit Hours
3

This course will study the nature and method of Systematic Theology and the application of a proper Theological method to analyze carefully various theological options on key doctrinal issues. This course provides a foundation for BI 522 and BI 523 where the student will write a summative research paper and defend the final product. Prerequisite: EN 501

Course ID
BI 503
Credit Hours
3

This course builds upon information gleaned either through observation, experience, or an undergraduate Bible Study Methods class. In this class, students will learn how the NT writers used the OT and will understand how Dispensationalism and Reformed Theology play a part in exegesis. Students will uncover common exegetical fallacies and how to use today’s technology in light of Bible study. Prerequisite: EN 501

Course ID
BI 522
Credit Hours
3

This capstone course in the Biblical Studies concentration provides the student an opportunity to write a summative research paper and defend the final product. Prerequisite: BI 512 and EN 501

Course ID
BI 521
Credit Hours
3

This course is designed to give the student a further understanding of ministry through Scriptural counseling. All approaches to problems will be based on biblical principles rather than secular, humanistic reasoning and technique. Prerequisite: EN 501

Course ID
BI 511
Credit Hours
3

This course analyzes different worldviews with which Christians are confronted and provides an apologetic methodology useful in evangelizing people with non-biblical worldviews. Prerequisite: EN 501

Key Faculty

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Dr. Gary Spaeth

Instructor—Bible

Church Ministries

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Dr. John Goetsch

Executive Vice President

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Daniel Stevens

Chair of Graduate Department

Degree Plan