Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition (M.A.)
Purpose
The Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition program is designed to teach the Bible at a deep level of skill and to help students to gain a high level of understanding of Scripture. The program emphasizes training in biblical interpretation as well as biblical exposition. Graduates of this program will be equipped to exposit Scripture faithfully while acknowledging the major issues of Old and New Testament interpretation.
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Exposit biblical passages using advanced research skills and original biblical languages.
- Examine major critical issues in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible from a conservative evangelical perspective while exhibiting knowledge of the literature appropriate to the discipline of Biblical Exposition.
- Understand the knowledge of the literature appropriate to the hermeneutical and exegetical disciplines.
Program Specific Admission Requirements
In addition to the general admission procedures, applicants to the Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition program must meet the following requirements:
- Earned baccalaureate degree or its equivalent (in any field) from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (e.g., SACSCOC, TRACS, ABHE, etc.).
- Contact information for one Pastoral Recommendation
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale)
- School of Divinity Questionnaire
Degree Transfer
M.A., M.A.B.S., M.A.C.M., M.A.G.S. or M.A.T.S. Degree into the Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition (M.A.) Degree
Students who pursue the Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition (M.A.) degree after having earned the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (M.A.B.S.), Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics (M.A.), Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (M.A.C.M.), Master of Arts in Global Studies (M.A.G.S.), Master of Arts in Sports Chaplaincy (M.A.) or Master of Arts in Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.) degree may apply 18 hours from the M.A., M.A.B.S., M.A.C.M., M.A.G.S. or M.A.T.S. toward the M.A. in Biblical Exposition as allowed by the M.A. in Biblical Exposition Degree Completion Plan (DCP).
Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition Degree into the M.A., M.A.C.M., M.A.G.S. or M.A.T.S. Degree
Students who earn a Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition (M.A.) degree may pursue the Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics (M.A.), Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (M.A.C.M.), Master of Arts in Global Studies (M.A.G.S.), Master of Arts in Sports Chaplaincy (M.A.) or Master of Arts in Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.) degree and apply 18 hours from the M.A. in Biblical Exposition toward the M.A., M.A.C.M., M.A.G.S. or M.A.T.S. as allowed by the student’s specific Degree Completion Plan (DCP) for the M.A., M.A.C.M., M.A.G.S. or M.A.T.S.
Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition Degree into the M.A.B.S., M.A.R., M.R.E. or M.Div. Degree
Students who earn a Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition (M.A.) degree may pursue the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (M.A.B.S.), Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.) or Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.) degree and apply 30 hours from the M.A. in Biblical Exposition toward the M.A.B.S., M.A.R. or M.R.E. as allowed by the student’s specific Degree Completion Plan (DCP) for the M.A.B.S., M.A.R. or M.R.E.
Students who earn a Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition (M.A.) degree may pursue the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree and apply all 36 hours from the M.A. in Biblical Exposition toward the M.Div. as allowed by the student’s specific DCP for the M.Div.
Students may not earn the M.A.R., M.R.E. or M.Div. first, and then apply to pursue the M.A. in Biblical Exposition. (Students may earn a M.A.B.S. first, then pursue the M.A. in Biblical Exposition.) Students desiring the additional degree must submit an application for admission through the Graduate Admissions Office.