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John Wesley School of Leadership & Innovation
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Moore School of Education
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- Education
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- Master of Education
Patterson School of Business
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- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Business Administration with Minor
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- Master of Business Administration
Piedmont Divinity School
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- Master of Divinity
- Biblical Studies
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Doctrinal Statement

Biblical Studies

Master of Arts

48 Credit Hours

Description

The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) program is a research-intensive graduate program designed for those who desire to enhance their preaching or teaching of the Bible. Graduates will be prepared to teach Bible and Theology at a college or Christian University or serve as leaders in a ministry. Those who earn an MABS will be able to pursue a language-based research PhD.

Program Learning Outcomes

Articulate an in-depth understanding of selected books of the Bible
Demonstrate a competence in the exegesis of the Hebrew and Greek biblical texts
Learn to interpret the Bible consistently with a literal, grammatical, contextual, and historical hermeneutic
Explain the tenets of Bible Doctrine and evaluate theological trends of major significance
Formulate an analysis and evaluation of graduate-level research on a biblical or theological subject by composing a paper using clear English and standard procedures
Demonstrate a general knowledge of of the content and critical issues in the Old and New Testaments from a conservative perspective

Admissions Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution
Credentials earned outside of the US must be evaluated by an approved agency
GPA of 2.5 or higher
Autobiographical essay giving testimony of salvation and reason for applying to the program
Two letters of recommendation
Read and sign the Student Doctrinal Statement and the Standards of Behavior statement
Read and agree to respect the Faculty Doctrinal Statement
Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
Completed application with Carolina University

Graduation Requirements

Shall have maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5;
Shall have passed all courses in the curriculum and made a C or better in professional core courses;
Shall have completed at least nine of the final 12 hours with Carolina University.