Program

Program of Study for the Masters of Biblical Studies

The 30-credit program leading to a degree in Master of Biblical Studies:

Program of Study for the Masters of Biblical Studies

The 30-credit hour DVD program:

Course #          Courses                        Course Credit Hours

NT615 Pastoral Epistles                                     3

OT526 Daniel                                                     3

PC501  Counseling Principles                            3

PC505  Marriage and Family Counseling           3

PC601  Counseling Problems                            3

TH501 Prolegomena/Bibliology                        3

TH504  Soteriology                                           3

TH505 Ecclesiology                                           3

TH520 Ethics                                                     3

TH510 Dispensationalism                                 3

The 30-credit hour program without DVDs:

Course #          Courses                        Course Credit Hours

NT520  New Testament Introduction                 2

NT528  New Testament Backgrounds                2

NT615  Pastoral Epistles                                     2

OT526  Daniel                                                    2

OT651  Old Testament Backgrounds                 2

PC501  Counseling Principles                            2

PC505  Marriage and Family Counseling           2

PC601  Counseling Problems                            2

TH501  Prolegomena/Bibliology                       2

TH502  Trinitarianism                                        2

TH503  Angelology/Anthropology                   2

TH504  Soteriology                                           2

TH505  Ecclesiology                                          2

TH520  Ethics                                                    2

TH510  Dispensationalism                                2

The Master of Biblical Studies Degree enables students to gain understanding of the development of theology, knowledge of premillennial theology, and ability to support their theological views and apply them to contemporary issues. The program emphasizes interpretive methodology, biblical background, and biblical content/theology courses in individual books or sections of the Bible. The degree will help the student develop an ability to integrate his/her theology into active ministry.

The Master of Biblical Studies Degree is specifically designed for:

1. Any Christian who desire to become more competent in their biblical understanding in order to minister more effectively in their local church.
2. National pastors who desire to gain a greater understanding of God’s Word.
3. Missionaries who desire to increase their understanding of the Bible.
4. Rural pastors who have limited access to educational programs.
5. Christian school teachers who have been trained in educational specialties but not adequately in biblical studies and theology.
6. Inmates who desire additional Bible training.

Admission requirements for the Master of Biblical Studies

In addition to the general requirements for admission to the seminar, applicants to the Master of Biblical Studies program must possess one of the following:

1. A baccalaureate degree issued by a recognized post-secondary school in the United States of America authorized by that school’s state to grant the baccalaureate degree
2. The educational equivalent of the baccalaureate degree. Degree equivalency is based on similarity to a North American degree in kind, quality, and stringency of academic work; foreign students may have completed the equivalency of a baccalaureate degree, even though the degree title may not specifically follow American nomenclature.

Degree requirements for the Master of Biblical Studies

For graduation with a Master of Biblical Studies degree, a student must complete 30 credit hours within six years. A minimum grade-point average of 2.0 must be maintained. The seminary confers the Master of Biblical Studies degree upon students who complete the prescribed course of study. However, graduation is not automatic when academic requirements have been met. Since the seminary aims to graduate those who qualify as Christian leaders, the faculty and administration will evaluate a student’s qualifications in terms of spiritual, doctrinal, and professional standards as well as academics. All financial obligations to the seminary must be paid prior to the diploma being issued.

Certificate of Graduation

Purpose of the Certificate of Graduation

The Certificate of Graduation is a 30-hour program designed for those who have expressed a desire to be involved in ministry but have not had the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree. It follows the Master of Biblical Studies Degree in purpose and in structure. The purpose of the Certificate of Graduation is to prepare persons for vocational ministry who have knowledge and experience of the Christian faith, who give evidence of emotional and spiritual maturity, who relate to others with integrity, who possess skills for ministry, and who meet the educational requirements.