Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies

Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies

Program of Study

The seminars are comprised of three components: pre-seminar, in-class seminar, and post-seminar.  Each seminar will meet four days during the Fall (October) and Spring (March) time frame.  The in-class portion will meet Tuesday - Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

MABTS 53000 Graduate Research Seminar

 

3 Semester Hours

 

 

This seminar will introduce each student to the program of study.  During this one week seminar, students will be exposed to the expectations of the course, procedures, and research techniques.  Additionally, the Logos Bible Study Software will be introduced and demonstrated as an aid in researching for each seminar.

 

SCHEDULE OF COURSES

 

Spring 2012

 

Block A - MABTS 53500 Baptist Heritage Seminar

Block B - MABTS 53600 Historical Theology Seminar

 

Summer 2012

 

MABTS 53300 Systematic Theology

 

Fall 2012

 

Block A - MABTS 53100 Old Testament Seminar

Block B - MABTS 53200 New Testament Seminar

 

Spring 2013

 

Block A - MABTS 53800 Ethics Seminar

Block B - MABTS 53400 Christian History Seminar

 

Summer 2013

 

MABTS 53700 Christian Ministry Seminar

 

 

MABTS 53900 Prospectus Seminar

 

3 Semester Hours

 

After a student has completed the requisite course of study, they will be required to attend a Prospectus Seminar.  This seminar will guide the student through the consideration, selection, and execution a Master's Thesis.  After completion of this seminar, the student will enter into a one year process of writing the approved Master's Thesis.

 

Thesis Stage

 

6 Semester Hours

 

Under the guidance of a mentor, the student will produce a Masters Thesis in accordance with the guidance given during the Prospectus Seminar.  

 

Total Hours = 36 Semester Hours