The Master of Biblical Studies with a Ministry Minor is designed for those who desire to enhance ministry or teach at a college level. A bachelor’s degree from a generally recognized college or university with a minimum of GPA of 3.0 is required. The program requires 48 hours including a Biblical Studies core, Bible, theology, historical studies and general electives with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. The courses are normally completed in four years. Students are grouped in to cohorts in a module format. Objectives of the program include a general knowledge of the Bible, and a core understanding of a theology based upon a biblical hermeneutic. Students are instructed in the methods of research and writing as well as the art of communication.
Biblical Studies Core | 15 | |
Bible | 6 | |
Theology | 12 | |
Historical Studies | 3 | |
Ministry Studies | 9 | |
General Studies | 3 | |
Total | 48 |
Biblical Studies Core | 15 | |
BIN500 | Introduction to Hermeneutics | 3 |
BIN501 | Introduction to the Bible | 3 |
BSO500 | Introduction to Old Testament | 3 |
BSN500 | Introduction to New Testament | 3 |
BIN517 | Apologetics | 3 |
Bible | 6 | |
BSO655 | Special Study in Old Testament (Daniel)* | 3 |
BSN656 | Special Study in New Testament (Acts) | 3 |
Theology | 12 | |
THE501 | Theology 1 | 3 |
THE502 | Theology 2 | 3 |
THE603 | Theology 3 | 3 |
THE604 | Theology 4 | 3 |
Historical Studies | 3 | |
HIS500 | Church History* | 3 |
Ministry Studies | 33 | |
MIN520 | Principles of Biblical Leadership* | 3 |
MIN634 | Creative Bible Teaching* | 3 |
CMN531 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling* | 3 |
General Studies | 3 | |
RES501 | Research Methods & Writing | 3 |
Total Program Credit Hours | 48 |
(*Denotes courses in Ministry Minor)
The Master of Biblical Counseling is designed for those who desire to enhance ministry or teach at a college level with a focus in the area of counseling. A bachelor’s degree from a generally recognized college or university with a minimum of GPA of 3.0 is required. The program requires 48 hours including Bible, Theology, Hermeneutics, Research Methods and counseling related courses with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. The courses are normally completed in four years. Students are grouped in to cohorts in a module format. Objectives of the program include a general knowledge of the Bible, a core of counseling classes, and an understanding of a theology that is biblical. Students are also instructed in the methods of research and writing as well as the art of communication.
Biblical Studies Core | 15 | |
Bible | 3 | |
Theology | 12 | |
Counseling Studies | 15 | |
General Studies | 3 | |
Total | 48 |
Biblical Studies Core | 15 | |
BIN500 | Introduction to Hermeneutics | 3 |
BIN501 | Introduction to the Bible | 3 |
BSO500 | Introduction to Old Testament | 3 |
BSN500 | Introduction to New Testament | 3 |
BIN517 | Apologetics | 3 |
Bible | 3 | |
BSN656 | Special Study in New Testament (Acts) | 3 |
Theology | 12 | |
THE501 | Theology 1 | 3 |
THE502 | Theology 2 | 3 |
THE603 | Theology 3 | 3 |
THE604 | Theology 4 | 3 |
General Studies | 3 | |
RES501 | Research Methods & Writing | 3 |
Counseling Studies | 15 | |
CMN531 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling* | 3 |
MIN549 | Common Issues in Biblical Counseling* | 3 |
CMN645 | Biblical Counseling in Local Church* | 3 |
CMN541 | Counseling Process & Procedures* | 3 |
CMN660 | Counseling Practicum* | 3 |
Total Program Credit Hours | 48 |
(*Denotes courses in Ministry Minor)
The Master of Biblical Studies with an Education Minor is designed for those who desire to enhance their teaching ministry at church in a Christian School, or in a Christian College. A bachelor’s degree from a generally recognized college or university with a minimum of GPA of 3.0 is required. The program requires 48 hours including a Biblical Studies core, bible, theology, and educational courses with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. The courses are normally completed in four years. Students are grouped in to cohorts in a module format. Objectives of the program include a general knowledge of the Bible, a core understanding of a theology based upon a biblical hermeneutic, and a fundamental understanding of education based upon biblical principles. Students are instructed in the methods of research and writing as well as the art of communication.
Biblical Studies Core | 15 | |
Bible | 3 | |
Theology | 12 | |
Education | 15 | |
General Studies | 3 | |
Total | 48 |
Biblical Studies Core | 15 | |
BIN500 | Introduction to Hermeneutics | 3 |
BIN501 | Introduction to the Bible | 3 |
BSO500 | Introduction to Old Testament | 3 |
BSN500 | Introduction to New Testament | 3 |
BIN517 | Apologetics | 3 |
Bible | 3 | |
BSN656 | Special Study in New Testament (Acts) | 3 |
Theology | 12 | |
THE501 | Theology 1 | 3 |
THE502 | Theology 2 | 3 |
THE603 | Theology 3 | 3 |
THE604 | Theology 4 | 3 |
General Studies | 3 | |
RES501 | Research Methods & Writing | 3 |
Education | 15 | |
EDU634 | Creative Bible Teaching* | 3 |
EDU531 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling* | 3 |
EDU566 | Educational Ministries in the Local Church | 3 |
EDU620 | Effective Discipleship | 3 |
Optional Electives (NOT REQUIRED) | ||
EDU556 | Proverbs for Today’s Youth | 3 |
EDU611 | Learning Styles and Teaching Methods* | 3 |
EDU601 | Foundational Instructional Strategies* | 3 |
Total Program Credit Hours | 48 |
(*Denotes courses in Ministry Minor)