Biblical Languages (M.A.) - Language Exegesis
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2025 through summer 2026. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations Courses | ||
| BIBL 612 | Principles of Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| SEMI 505 | Introduction to Ministry Studies 1 | 3 |
| SEMI 510 | Tools for Ministry Studies | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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SEMI 505 is required to be taken within the first semester for all students.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Courses | ||
| NGRK 520 | Beginning Greek I | 3 |
| NGRK 525 | Beginning Greek II | 3 |
| NGRK 620 | Greek Syntax | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrew Courses | ||
| OTCL 520 | Beginning Hebrew I | 3 |
| OTCL 525 | Beginning Hebrew II | 3 |
| OTCL 640 | Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Language Exegesis Cognate | ||
| OTCL 643 | Hebrew Exegesis Elective | 3 |
| Choose two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Greek Exegesis: Galatians | ||
| Greek Exegesis Ephesians | ||
| Greek Exegesis: Philippians | ||
| Greek Exegesis: Colossians | ||
| New Testament Textual Criticism | ||
| Advanced Greek Grammar | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 36 hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 2.0 GPA
- Degree must be completed within 5 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date
Program Offered in Online Format
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI 505 | Introduction to Ministry Studies 1 | 3 |
| NGRK 520 | Beginning Greek I | 3 |
| NGRK 525 | Beginning Greek II | 3 |
| SEMI 510 | Tools for Ministry Studies | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| NGRK 620 | Greek Syntax | 3 |
| OTCL 520 | Beginning Hebrew I | 3 |
| OTCL 525 | Beginning Hebrew II | 3 |
| BIBL 612 | Principles of Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| OTCL 640 | Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis | 3 |
| Language Exegesis Elective 2 | 3 | |
| OTCL 643 | Hebrew Exegesis Elective | 3 |
| Language Exegesis Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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SEMI 505 is required to be taken within the first semester for all students.
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Choose one of the following courses not already applying to the degree: NGRK 643, 644, 645, 646, 650, or 675.