Master of Biblical Studies in New Testament
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
- Dispensational Hermeneutics
- NT Greek I
- Prison Epistles
- Doctrine of Salvation
- NT Greek II
- Revelation
- NT Greek III
- Romans
- Greek IV
- Old Testament Introduction
- Olivet Discourse
- NT Greek Exit Exam
- Master Thesis Proposal
- Greek Readings: Gospels
- I Corinthians
- Greek Readings: Epistles
- Ephesians
- Greek Readings: Acts
- New Testament Introduction
- Greek Readings: LXX
- Master Thesis
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)
