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Biblical Studies

Master of Arts

48 Credit Hours

Description

The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (M.A.B.S.) 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 M.A.B.S. will be able to pursue a language-based research Ph.D.

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 college or university
  • GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Autobiographical essay giving testimony of salvation
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended schools
  • Completed application with Piedmont International University

Graduation Requirements

  • The maximum time limit to complete program is six years.

  • A minimum of 50% of the required credit hours must be completed at PIU.

  • Up to 50% of the required credit hours can be transferred.

  • Graduation is contingent upon the completion of 48 hours of prescribed courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.

Courses

Biblical Studies Core

BSO 500 - Introduction to the Old Testament
3 Credit Hours
BSN 500 - Introduction to New Testament
3 Credit Hours
BIN 500 - Introduction to Hermeneutics
3 Credit Hours

Language Track

BLG 500 - Greek I
3 Credit Hours
BLG 501 - Greek II
3 Credit Hours
BLH 600 - Hebrew I
3 Credit Hours
BLH 601 - Hebrew II
3 Credit Hours

Non-Language Track

Old Testament Electives
6 Credit Hours
New Testament Electives
6 Credit Hours

Theology

THE 500 - Theology I
3 Credit Hours
THE 501 - Theology II
3 Credit Hours
THE 505 - Dispensationalism
3 Credit Hours
THE 517 - Apologetics
3 Credit Hours
HIS 500 - Church History I
3 Credit Hours
HIS 501 - Church History II
3 Credit Hours
Elective
3 Credit Hours

Research

RES 801 - Research Design I
3 Credit Hours

Thesis

RES 595 - MABS Thesis
3 Credit Hours
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