Master of Arts in Biblical & Theological Studies


The 64-hour Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies degree program comes with the choice of two distinct concentrations, the choice of which is determined by individual student interests and ministry goals. Each concentration, of course, has its own course requirements. The summary below reflects a generic program overview. All students are encouraged to work closely with their academic advisor to determine specific course selection and distance education availability.

The Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies is a two-year degree program. As an accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools, Western Seminary requires that the equivalent of one year's courses be completed on a Western Seminary campus. That means that up to 1/2 of the degree program can be taken by distance education or advanced standing.

The bottom line: With Western's signature campus scheduling options, and our robust distance education program, a student can realistically accomplish up to 50% of the coursework as they pursue the Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies degree.

M.A. in Exegetical Theology Distance Education
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Spiritual & Personal Formation Studies:
 8  
MFM 500 Discovering/Developing Your Ministry Potential
 2  
SFS 501 Learning to Love God and Others
 2  
SFS 502 Practicing Prayer and Other Key Disciplines
 2  
SFS 504 Growing into Ethical Maturity
 2 •
Biblical Interpretation Studies
 16  
DBS 506 Learning to Interpret Scripture
 4 •
BLS 501 Interpreting Genesis to Song of Solomon
 4 •
BLS 502 Interpreting the Prophets to Gospels
 4 •
BLS 503 Interpreting Acts to Revelation
 4 •
Theological Studies
 12  
THS 501 Knowing the Triune God: Theology I
 4 •
THS 502 Glorifying the God of our Salvation: Theology II
 4 •
THS 503 Living as the Community of the Spirit: Theology III
 2 •
THS 508 Integrating Ministry and Theology
 2  
Thesis or Exegetical Theological Electives
 4  
RES 500 and RES 502...OR...
 4  
Exegetical Theological Electives
 4 •
Biblical Languages
 18  
NTS 508 Introducing Foundation of Greek Exegesis
 3 •
NTS 509 Greek Reading and Syntax
 3 •
NTS 510 Greek Exegesis: Acquiring Interpretative Skills
 3  
OTS 508 Introducing Foundation of Hebrew Exegesis
 3 •
OTS 509 Hebrew Reading and Syntax
 3 •
OTS 510 Hebrew Exegesis: Acquiring Interpretative Skills
 3  
Open Electives
 6  
(or secondary concentration studies)
 6 •
Total
 64  
     
  • Available by Distance Education
   
  • Available Fall 2007
    


 

 

 

 

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