M.S. in Bible

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Upon completion of this program, a student receives a Master of Science in Bible degree.

Total Credits: 60

Advance standing of up to 15 credits may be granted for Bible/Theology credits earned at an accredited Bible college, Christian liberal arts college or university, or seminary. Credits will be granted on a course-by course basis.

Core Curriculum - Credits: 45

Biblical Theology - Credits: 30

BIB 601 - Introduction and Interpretation of the Bible Credits: 3
BIB 612 - Exposition of Romans Credits: 3
BIB 700 - The Context of the Bible Credits: 3
BIB 701 - Theology of the Pentateuch Credits: 3
BIB 702 - Theology of Old Testament Narrative Literature Credits: 3
BIB 703 - Theology of Old Testament Prophets Credits: 3
BIB 704 - Theology of Psalms and Wisdom Literature Credits: 3
BIB 711 - Theology of Synoptic Gospels and Acts Credits: 3
BIB 712 - Pauline Theology Credits: 3
BIB 713 - Johannine Theology and General Epistles Credits: 3

Historical and Systematic Theology - Credits: 15

THE 601 - Overview of Christian Theology Credits: 3
THE 701 - Church History Credits: 3
THE 711 - History and Doctrine of the Triune God Credits: 3
THE 712 - History and Doctrine of Salvation Credits: 3
THE 713 - History and Doctrine of the Church and Last Things Credits: 3

Electives - Credits: 15

Students may choose from the electives below or from courses in Christian Counseling, Education, Educational Leadership and Administration, or Organizational Leadership.

BIB 731 - Bible Geography Credits: 3
BIB 732 - Use of Scripture in Scripture Credits: 3
BIB 741 - Exposition of the Corinthian Epistles Credits: 3
BIB 742 - Exposition of the Pastoral Epistles Credits: 3
BIB 761 - Apocalyptic Literature Credits: 3
BIB 791 - Biblical Research and Thesis Credits: 3
CHM 621 - The Spiritual Life Credits: 3
CHM 631 - Church Leadership and Management Credits: 3
CHM 721 - Ministry in a Cultural Context Credits: 3
CHM 731 - Issues in Christian Education Credits: 3
CHM 732 - Effective Bible Teaching Credits: 3
CHM 791 - Guided Field Experience Credits: 3
LAN 631 - Elementary New Testament Greek I Credits: 3
LAN 632 - Elementary New Testament Greek II Credits: 3
LAN 641 - Elementary Biblical Hebrew I Credits: 3
LAN 642 - Elementary Biblical Hebrew II Credits: 3
LAN 731 - New Testament Greek Exegesis I Credits: 3
LAN 732 - New Testament Greek Exegesis II Credits: 3
LAN 733 - Exegesis and Preaching of Romans Credits: 3
LAN 735 - Exegesis of New Testament Book: Credits: 3
LAN 741 - Intermediate Biblical Hebrew I Credits: 3
LAN 742 - Intermediate Biblical Hebrew II Credits: 3
LAN 745 - Exegesis of Old Testament Book: Credits: 3
PMN 621 - Pastoral Practice Credits: 3
PMN 631 - Homiletics Credits: 3
PMN 721 - Pastoral Counseling and Community Building Credits: 3
THE 731 - Theology and Practice of Missions Credits: 3

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