Master of Arts in Biblical Theology

Master of Arts in Biblical Theology

The Master of Arts in Biblical Theology equips ministry leaders to engage Scripture faithfully, develop biblically grounded theological convictions, and apply God's truth wisely in personal life, church leadership, and ministry.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. The student will develop a biblical framework for understanding God's self-revelation throughout Scripture.

2. The student will interpret Scripture responsibly using sound hermeneutical principles.

3. The student will formulate a coherent biblical theology through careful synthesis of the whole counsel of God.

4. The student will articulate and defend essential Christian doctrine from Scripture.

5. The student will apply biblical theology to contemporary questions facing believers, churches, and culture.

6. The student will lead others through faithful teaching, discipleship, preaching, and other ministries anchored in Scripture.

Program credits: 36

Credential: Master of Arts

Catalog year: 2026-27

Program requirements

• Master of Arts in Biblical Theology — 36 credits — Complete all

  Each course may satisfy only one requirement block. The (1) and (2) source files have identical program text and are represented by one program. THE501 and BIB501 should be completed first. Practical Theology uses the three listed applied courses; topics may include worship, discipleship, giving, leadership, prayer, ethics, marriage and family, pastoral counseling, sexuality and preaching.

  • Biblical Foundations (12 credits) — Complete all
    • THE501 — Bibliology — Required course · THE501 Bibliology
    • BIB501 — Hermeneutics — Required course · BIB501 Hermeneutics
    • THE505 — Biblical Theology 1 — Required course · THE505 Biblical Theology 1
    • THE506 — Biblical Theology 2 — Required course · THE506 Biblical Theology 2
  • Biblical Theology & Doctrine (15 credits) — Complete all
    • THE507 — Theology of God 1 — Required course · THE507 Theology of God 1
    • THE508 — Theology of God 2 — Required course · THE508 Theology of God 2
    • THE509 — Biblical Theology of Humanity & Sin — Required course · THE509 Biblical Theology of Humanity & Sin
    • THE511 — Biblical Theology of Salvation & Sanctification — Required course · THE511 Biblical Theology of Salvation & Sanctification
    • THE512 — Biblical Theology of the Church — Required course · THE512 Biblical Theology of the Church
  • Practical Theology (9 credits) — Complete all
    • THE630 — Applied Biblical Theology I: Biblical Investigation — Required course · THE630 Applied Biblical Theology I: Biblical Investigation
    • THE631 — Applied Biblical Theology II: Theological Synthesis — Required course · THE631 Applied Biblical Theology II: Theological Synthesis
    • THE632 — Applied Biblical Theology III: Ministry Integration — Required course · THE632 Applied Biblical Theology III: Ministry Integration