Biblical Studies (M.A.B.S.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses 1 | ||
| NBST 515 | New Testament Orientation I | 3 |
| NBST 520 | New Testament Orientation II | 3 |
| NBST 610 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| OBST 515 | Old Testament Orientation I | 3 |
| OBST 520 | Old Testament Orientation II | 3 |
| OBST 680 | New Testament Development of Old Testament Themes 2 | 3 |
| RTCH 500 | Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 3 | 3 |
| THEO 610 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
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Should an entering student have a Biblical Studies background, the Core Courses could be substituted with NBST, OBST, NGRK, or OTCL Electives
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Crosslisted with NBST 680
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RTCH 500 is required to be taken within the first two semesters for all students
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Languages | ||
| NGRK 520 | Beginning Greek I | 3 |
| NGRK 525 | Beginning Greek II | 3 |
| NGRK 620 | Greek Syntax | 3 |
| OTCL 520 | Beginning Hebrew I | 3 |
| OTCL 525 | Beginning Hebrew II | 3 |
| OTCL 640 | Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses | ||
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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Choose from the following: NBST 611, NBST 615, NBST 616, NBST 617, NBST 618, NBST 620, NBST 621, NBST 623, NBST 625, NBST 640, NGRK 643, NGRK 644, NGRK 645, NGRK 646, NGRK 650, OBST 640, OBST 650, OBST 651, OBST 655, OBST 659, OBST 660, OBST 661, OBST 662, OBST 663, OBST 664, OTCL 660
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Thesis Courses | ||
| RTCH 680 | Research Methods | 3 |
| THES 689 | Thesis Project Proposal and Research 1 | 3 |
| THES 690 | Thesis Defense 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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Any student who is not ready for enrollment in THES 690 after completing THES 689 may be required, as determined by the student’s thesis chair, to repeat THES 689 until deemed ready for enrollment in THES 690
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 60 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
- 3.0 GPA
- No more than 2 grades of C may be applied to the degree (includes grades of C+ & C-)
- No grade of D or below may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-)
- Degree must be completed within 7 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date
Program Offered in Resident & Online Format
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| NBST 515 | New Testament Orientation I | 3 |
| NGRK 520 | Beginning Greek I | 3 |
| OBST 515 | Old Testament Orientation I | 3 |
| RTCH 500 | Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| NBST 520 | New Testament Orientation II | 3 |
| NGRK 525 | Beginning Greek II | 3 |
| OBST 520 | Old Testament Orientation II | 3 |
| THEO 610 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| NBST 610 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| NGRK 620 | Greek Syntax | 3 |
| OTCL 520 | Beginning Hebrew I | 3 |
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| OBST 680 | New Testament Development of Old Testament Themes 3 | 3 |
| OTCL 525 | Beginning Hebrew II | 3 |
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| OTCL 640 | Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis | 3 |
| RTCH 680 | Research Methods | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| THES 689 | Thesis Project Proposal and Research 4 | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| THES 690 | Thesis Defense 4 | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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RTCH 500 is required to be taken within the first two semesters for all students.
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Choose from the following: NBST 611, NBST 615, NBST 616, NBST 617, NBST 618, NBST 620, NBST 621, NBST 623, NBST 625, NBST 640, NGRK 643, NGRK 644, NGRK 645, NGRK 646, NGRK 650, OBST 640, OBST 650, OBST 651, OBST 655, OBST 659, OBST 660, OBST 661, OBST 662, OBST 663, OBST 664, or OTCL 660.
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Cross-listed with NBST 680.
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Any student who is not ready for enrollment in THES 690 after completing THES 689 may be required, as determined by the student's thesis chair, to repeat THES 689 until deemed ready for enrollment in THES 690.