Biblical Studies: Broad Field Plan

Broad Field Plan

Rather than focus on a particular specialty, the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies with a Broad Field Plan from Global University gets you ready for any leadership role in the church or mission group.

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Reach New Heights

Our Master of Arts degrees are designed to prepare qualified students for a high level of service and proficiency in present and future ministry activities.

Course Listing

Courses for MA Degree: 24 Credits

CourseCredits
BIB 5033 The Bible as Literature: Theory and Methodology
3
BIB 6293 Hermeneutics: God’s Message and Its Meaning
3
BNT 6043 Pneumatology in Lucan Literature
3
BNT 6203 Backgrounds to the New Testament: Cultural and Historical Contexts
3
LDR 5013 Foundations for Christian Leadership
3
MIS 5013 The Biblical Theology of Missions
3
RES 5023 Graduate Research and Writing: Principles and Practice
3
THE 6093 Theology of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
3

Thesis Option

Plan-specific Courses for Biblical Studies Program:

Broad Field Plan: 12 Credits

CourseCredits
BNT 5183 Acts as History and Theology
3
BIB 5543 Foundations of Biblical Language
3
BIB 6926 Thesis: Biblical Studies
6

General Elective Courses: 9 Credits

CourseCredits
RES 6913 Research Methodology
3
Any two courses from any division
6

Non-Thesis Option

Plan-specific Courses for Biblical Studies Program:

Broad Field Plan: 12 Credits

CourseCredits
BNT 5183 Acts as History and Theology
3
BIB 5543 Foundations of Biblical Language
3
Any two courses from the Biblical Studies division
6

General Elective Courses: 9 Credits

CourseCredits
Any three courses from any division
9
Capstone Paper - No Credits
0