Biblical Studies

Master of Arts

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Overview

The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) provides a focused study on biblical content and interpretation designed to give students an in-depth understanding of the Bible so that they will be able to interpret and teach the Bible with confidence. The program gives attention to the overarching message of the Bible together with an exposition of the individual books of the Old and New Testaments and their correlation to systematic theology. 

 

3 Year Program
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Curriculum

Objectives

  • 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 and reason for applying to the program
    • Read and sign the Piedmont Divinity School Admission Agreement
    • Review the Faculty Doctrinal Statement
    • Official transcripts from all previously attended schools
    • Completed application with Carolina University
    • Two letters of recommendation