Biblical Exposition (M.A.)
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 | ||
| HOMI 601 | Foundations of Expository Teaching and Preaching | 3 |
| NBST 515 | New Testament Orientation I | 3 |
| NBST 520 | New Testament Orientation II | 3 |
| NBST 610 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| NGRK 505 | Greek Language Tools | 3 |
| or NGRK 520 | Beginning Greek I | |
| OBST 515 | Old Testament Orientation I | 3 |
| OBST 520 | Old Testament Orientation II | 3 |
| OBST 680 | New Testament Development of Old Testament Themes 1 | 3 |
| OTCL 505 | Hebrew Language Tools | 3 |
| or OTCL 520 | Beginning Hebrew I | |
| RTCH 500 | Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 2 | 3 |
| THEO 525 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| THEO 530 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
- 1
Crosslisted with NBST 680
- 2
RTCH 500 is required to be taken within the first two semesters for all students
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 Resident & Online Format
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| NBST 515 | New Testament Orientation I | 3 |
| RTCH 500 | Research, Writing, and Ministry Preparation 1 | 3 |
| NBST 610 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HOMI 601 | Foundations of Expository Teaching and Preaching | 3 |
| NBST 520 | New Testament Orientation II | 3 |
| NGRK 505 or NGRK 520 |
Greek Language Tools or Beginning Greek I |
3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| OBST 515 | Old Testament Orientation I | 3 |
| OTCL 505 or OTCL 520 |
Hebrew Language Tools or Beginning Hebrew I |
3 |
| THEO 525 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| OBST 520 | Old Testament Orientation II | 3 |
| OBST 680 | New Testament Development of Old Testament Themes 2 | 3 |
| THEO 530 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |