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.

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.

Christian History Seminar

 

3 Semester Hours

 

Fall 2009

 

October 13 - 16

Church Ministry Seminar

 

3 Semester Hours

 

Fall 2009

 

October 20 - 23, 2009

Systematic Theology Seminar

 

3 Semester Hours

 

Spring 2010

Baptist Heritage Seminar

 

3 Semester Hours

 

Spring 2010

Historical Theology Seminar

 

3 Semester Hours

 

Fall 2010

Old Testament Seminar

 

3 Semester Hours

 

Fall 2010

New Testament Seminar

 

3 Semester Hours

 

Spring 2011

Church Ethics Seminar

 

3 Semester Hours

 

Spring 2011

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