Masters degree

Biblical Studies

Summary
Discover our MA in Biblical Studies and how it will uniquely equip you for further ministry.

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Accredited

by HLC & ABHE

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Affordable

$440 per credit hour

MA in Biblical Studies Overview

For those who want to pursue further biblical studies to prepare for a teaching ministry, this degree provides a solid platform to an MDiv or PhD.

For pastors, this degree provides advanced exegesis skill development and deeper theological understanding to equip laity for more effective service.

The degree has a core of 30 hours with 6 hours of practical theology electives. It requires language proficiency in biblical Greek and Hebrew.

Although the nature of our study was academic, it was never allowed to be merely theoretical.

Professors consistently showed the practical implications of what was being taught for life and ministry.

I found it personally transformative.

Maricka Herrer

Graduate, MA in Biblical Studies

Overview

Program Format

Two semesters per year, Fall and Spring. Students may take classes either:

Full-time: 3 courses (9 credit hours) per semester. Graduate after 4 semesters.
Part-time: 1-2 courses (3-6 credit hours) per semester. Graduate after 6-12 semesters.

Students went on to be a

Bible teacher
missionary
PhD student
MDiv student
pastoral counselor

Cost

Visit the Masters Tuition page for up-to-date cost information.

Homework Load

Students report spending 7-12 hours weekly on homework for one graduate course.

Financial Aid Options

If you want to save money and have less debt after you graduate. Learn more about your financial aid options.

Degree Structure

You can shape the MA in Ministry to meet your needs. However here is our suggested sequence for this degree.

Biblical Studies		18 hours
BITH500	Biblical Languages and Technology	3 hours
BITH580	Biblical Hermeneutics	3 hours
BITH610	Old Testament Theology	3 hours
BITH 611	New Testament Theology	3 hours
BITH 502	Old Testament Introduction	3 hours
BITH 501	New Testament Introduction	3 hours
Theological Electives – 6 electives chosen from		6 hours
	Wesleyan or Historical Theology Elective Example: History of American Methodism 1784-1900	3 hours
	Systematic Theology Elective Example: Ecclesiology	3 hours
Exegesis Electives		6 hours
	Greek Example: James Example: Ephesians	3 hours
	Hebrew Example: Hebrew Exegesis I	3 hours
Practical Theology Electives
	Christian Counseling Example: Integration of Christian Faith and Counseling Theory	3 hours
	Church Planting & Discipleship Example: Church Multiplication Practicum	3 hours
	Evangelism & Apologetics Example: Apologetics and Cultural Engagement	3 hours
	Expository Preaching & Teaching Example: Pastoral Teaching: Theology & Practice	3 hours
	Total:	36 hours

Why pursue an MA in Ministry at GBSC?

Flexibility

Grad courses are completely online, from homework to live class sessions. No need to relocate or upset your schedule. Our degrees are designed with active pastors, missionaries, and lay ministers in mind.

Original Languages

Greek and Hebrew exegesis courses are a core component of the degree. Students meet weekly with a professor to discuss their work as they translate and analyze a portion of Scripture from the original Greek or Hebrew.

Theology

We are committed to the authority of God’s inerrant Word. We are Wesleyan-Arminian and passionate about the message of Spirit-filled, holy living.