2024-2025 Catalog

 

Specialization in Biblical Studies

A specialization in Biblical Studies prepares students to interpret the Scriptures faithfully using various hermeneutical tools and methods, and to contextualize the Biblical message for contemporary application and theological formation. Students will choose (1) course each representing the (4) domains of Biblical Theology, Biblical Exegesis, the Bible in Community, and Biblical Languages, for a total of (12) hours.

In addition to the Master of Divinity learning outcomes, students with a specialization in Biblical Studies should, with graduate-level competency, be able to:

  • Interpret the Scriptures faithfully using various hermeneutical tools and methods
  • Contextualize the Biblical message for contemporary application and theological formation
 

Specializations

Specialization in Biblical Studies (15 credits)

Need to take one course in each of the four categories. 

Biblical Theology

Choose one.
BIBL-520Biblical Theology

3

Biblical Exegesis

Choose one.
BIBL-510Biblical Archaeology

3 to 5

BIBL-550Historical Context of Jesus and the Gospels

3

BIBL-552Historical Contexts of Scripture

3

BIBL-610Torah Engagement: The Formation of Worship

3

BIBL-621Paul: Ministry & Theology

3

BIBL-630Exegesis of Wisdom Literature

3

BIBL-640Prophetic Literature: Preaching the Truth

3

BIBL-660Apocalyptic Literature

3

Bible in Community

Choose one.
BIBL-525Bible Storytelling

3

INST-605Intercultural Biblical Hermeneutics

3

PROC-650Preaching the Life of Christ

3

PROC-610Narrative Preaching

3

THEO-520Christmas: the Mystery of the Incarnation

3

THEO-525Theology of Prayer

3

THEO-530Easter: The Resurrection of the Crucified

3

THEO-543Theology of Holiness

3

THEO-545Holiness and Christian Ethics

3

Biblical Languages

Choose one.
BIBL-501Hebrew for Ministry

3

BIBL-511Greek for Ministry

3

Total Credit Hours:36

Electives

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Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:75

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