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.
261
Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker