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Master of Arts Programs

Concentrations with Curriculum Master of Arts in Bible Exposition Concentration Learning Outcomes As a result of this program, the student will: 1. Be able to identify the basic contents, backgrounds, and purpose of each book of the Old and New Testaments. 2. Be able to explain the general history and cultures relevant to the study of the Old and NewTestament. 3. Be able to interpret and apply passages of the Old and NewTestaments through use of the grammatical-historical method, including understanding the contribution of genre to the passage‚ ancient meaning and modern significance. Concentration-Specific Requirements (33-35 Credits) TTNT 501 Beginning Greek I Credit(s): 2. TTNT 502 Beginning Greek II Credit(s): 2. TTNT 503 Introduction to Exegesis Credit(s): 3. TTNT 604 Exegesis in the Gospels Credit(s): 3. TTNT 605 Exegesis in the Epistles Credit(s): 3. TTOT 603 Elements of Hebrew I Credit(s): 3. TTOT 604 Elements of Hebrew II Credit(s): 3. General electives: 4-6 credits Bible Exposition electives: 6 credits In addition to the 6 credits of Bible exposition electives, select one 2-credit Old Testament course and one 2-credit NewTestament course from the list below, making a total of 10 required Bible Exposition elective credits. The courses below may be taken for 2 or 3 credits. OldTestament TTBE 745 World of the Old Testament Credit(s): 2 - 3. TTBE 731 Exposition of Old Testament Segments or Themes Credit(s): 2 - 3. TTBE 731 should be taken as, Expos of OT: The Pentateuch.

3. Academic specialization in one of four disciplines requiring biblical language studies, or general studies in which biblical languages are not required. 4. Additional elective courses determined by the student in consultation with the advisor. Reduction Applicants who have taken undergraduate courses in biblical or theological studies may request a program reduction based on collegiate work. See Talbot Admissions Requirements for details. Note: if master’s level courses are reduced based on undergraduate coursework, some Ph.D. programs may require additional graduate courses in order to meet doctoral program requirements. Curriculum (64-66 Credits) First Year Fall Semester (16 Credits) Concentration or electives * : 3 credits TTBE 517 Hermeneutics & Bible Study Methods Credit(s): 3. TTBE 519 Survey of Genesis - Malachi Credit(s): 3. TTSF 501

Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation

Credit(s): 2 - 3.

TTSF 501 must be taken for 3 credits.

Theological Research Methodologies

TTSS 510

Credit(s): 1.

Theology I - Introduction: Revelation & Nature of God

TTTH 511

Credit(s): 3.

Spring Semester (16 Credits) Concentration or electives * : 4 credits TTBE 520

Survey of Matthew - Revelation Historical Theology Survey

Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.

TTHT 514 TTSF 503

Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation

Credit(s): 2 - 3.

TTSF 503 must be taken for 3 credits.

Talbot Spiritual Direction Theology II - Works of God, Angels, Man & Sin

Credit(s): 0.

TTSF 505 TTTH 512

Credit(s): 3.

Second Year Fall Semester (17 Credits) Concentration or electives * : 14 credits TTSF 504 Spiritual Formation, Vocation, & the Disciplines

Old Testament Wisdom & Poetry

Credit(s): 2 - 3.

TTBE 750

NewTestament TTBE 770

The Life of Christ

Credit(s): 2 - 3. Credit(s): 2 - 3.

Romans

TTBE 610 TTBE 732

Credit(s): 0.

Exposition of NewTestament Segments or Themes

Theology III - Christ, Salvation & the Spirit

TTTH 613

Credit(s): 2 - 3. TTBE 732 should be taken as, Expos of NT: Life & Teaching of Paul.

Credit(s): 3.

Spring Semester (15-17 Credits) Concentration or electives * : 12 credits Thesis ** or Electives * : 0-2 credits TTSF 505 Talbot Spiritual Direction

Credit(s): 0.

Theology IV - The Church & Last Things

TTTH 614

Credit(s): 3. * Up to 6 graduate elective credits may be taken in other schools in Biola University with advisor’s approval. ** Consult the Talbot Student Handbook for preliminary steps that must be completed prior to enrolling in the thesis course.

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