Master of Biblical Studies in New Testament
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Program Overview
The Master of Biblical Studies in New Testament is a 65 semester hour program. The MBS (New Testament) requires 20 semester hours of language work in New Testament Greek. The program is an exciting program, challenging the student to grasp a thorough working knowledge of the Greek language. As the practical ministry aspects have been removed, this program is designed primarily for those who are seeking to enhance their teaching and writing skills under the umbrella of the church. Students will receive training in key New Testament books, New Testament Greek, key theological doctrines, and research.
The basic language work consists of four core courses in New Testament Greek. The courses progress from basic grammar to syntax to intermediate translation. After completing the four core NT Greek courses, the student is required to pass the NT Greek Exit Exam. (See “Degree Requirements” below). Once the Exit Exams have been passed with a “B” or better, students will progress to advanced directed translation courses in NT Greek and Septuagint Greek, with each course requiring translation of over 600 lines of text per course.
The MBS (New Testament) degree does not require a master’s thesis. Instead, students’ critical thinking and writing skills will be developed through assignments throughout the required curriculum.
The MBS (New Testament) program is an advance-at-your-own-pace program. Students are required to maintain a 2.50 GPA in order to graduate.
Degree Requirements
Biblical Studies 27 Semester Hours
BSOT5000 Old Testament Introduction Dr. James Gibson 3 ONLINE BSNT5000 New Testament Introduction Mr. Stephen Rost, Th.M. 3 ONLINE NTBB6515 Romans Dr. Jimmy Hayes 3 ONLINE NTBB6516 I Corinthians Dr. Andrew Spurgeon 3 ONLINE NTBB6527 Ephesians Dr. Jimmy Hayes 3 NTBB6525 Prison Epistles Dr. Bryan Anderson 3 ONLINE NTBB6450 Revelation Dr. John Nocera 3
Biblical Languages 20 Semester Hours
NTGR5000 NT Greek I: Grammar Chris McCallister 3 ONLINE NTGR5010 NT Greek II: Grammar Chris McCallister 3 ONLINE NTGR5100 NT Greek III: Syntax Dr. Andrew Carr 3 ONLINE NTGR5110 NT Greek IV: Exegesis Dr. Andrew Carr 3 ONLINE GREX6000 NT Greek Exit Exam* Program Advisor 0 NTGR6000 Greek Readings: Gospels Advisor 2 NTGR6010 Greek Readings: Epistles Advisor 2 NTGR6100 Greek Readings: Acts Advisor 2 NTGR6500 Greek Readings: LXX Advisor 2
Theology 12 Semester Hours
THEO6370 Doctrine of Salvation Dr. Gino Cascieri 3 BSIN5000 Dispensational Hermeneutics Dr. J.B. Hixson 3 ONLINE THEO6850 Olivet Discourse Dr. J.B. Hixson 3 ONLINE THEO6400 Bibliology Dr. J.L. Hayes, Advisor 3
Ministry & Research 12 Semester Hours
MNEP5000 Expository Preaching Dr. Soloman Patrick 3 ONLINE THRS5000 Graduate Research & Writing Advisor/Independent Study 3 THRS6000 Theological Research I Advisor 3 THRS6010 Theological Research II Advisor 3
NT Greek Exit Exam: All candidates for the MBS (New Testament) degree must successfully pass NT Greek Exit Exam with a “B” or better. Students are allowed up to three hours to complete the exam. The NGEE consists of reading four NT passages in Greek, each approximately 35 lines long (Textus Receptus: Trinitarian Bible Society). The student will translate each passage and answer a variety of questions concerning the grammar, syntax, and content of each passage. The student will complete the exam within one semester of successfully completing Greek IV with a grade of “B” or better.
Tuition Fees:
$2,000.00
Payment Plan A:
$250.00 down and a minimum of $100.00 per month
Payment Plan B:
Discounted Advanced Payment $1,500.00 ($500.00 savings)
Payment Plan A:
$250.00 down and a minimum of $100.00 per month
Payment Plan B:
Discounted Advanced Payment $1,500.00 ($500.00 savings)
