G-12 TALBOT
SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY Master ofArts
units in li eu of a thesis will have a total requirement of 66 units. C. At least 24 units must be taken at this seminary. D. Obtain a 3 .0 average with no grade below a "C-" in all courses to be cred ited toward graduation . E. Complete the entire program in no more than five years. Students a re placed on academic proba ti on 1f their grade point average for any semester fall s below 3.0 and wi ll remain on probation as long as the single semester or cumulative grade point aver age remains below 3.0. Probat ion stu dents are granted one semester in which to br.i ng thei r academic work up to the reqwred level (3 .0) for con tinuance in the seminary. A student cannot graduate while on proba tion. EMPHASES REQUIREMENTS PROGRAM STRUCTURE The academic programs lead ing to the degree Master of Arts with emphases in Bible Exposition, New Testament, Old Testament, Theology, Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, Specialized Ministries, Women's Ministries, Youth Ministries and Bib lical and Theological Stud1es-D1versified are comprised of 64-66 units structured in common to include 1) biblical and theological foundations, 2) academic specialization in one of four dis ciplines requiring bibli cal language stud ies, or general studies in which biblical lan guages are not required, and 3) additi onal elective courses determined by the student m consultation with the advisor. PROGRAM REDUCTION BASED ON PRIOR ACADEMIC STUDY Applicants who have taken undergrad uate courses in biblical or theological stud ies may request a program reduction based on collegiate work. An evaluati on wi ll be made by the registrar's office fol lowing establi shed guidelines to deter min e competency withi n the fo llowing penmeters: 1) undergraduate biblical studies which are parallel in content with required courses and 2) undergraduate biblical studi es which may justify a reduc tion in elective units. To qualify for such reductions the stud ent must have earned a "B" grade in specific course(s) and be able to demonstrate competency in the subject matter.
OBJECTIVES The Master of Arts degree, with emphases in Bible Exposition, New Testament, O ld Testament, Theology, Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, Specialized Ministries, Women's Ministries, Youth Ministries and Biblical and Theological Studies-Diversified (non language), has been developed for those whose calling to Christian service is to positions of leadership for which the Master of Divinity or other professional degrees are not normally required. It is structured to provide: 1. An understanding of Scriptures for students anticipating Christian ministries that wou ld include church administrators, parachurch organization leadership, coun selors, "tent-making" occupations in o ther cultures, lay leaders in the local church and others. 2. A biblical background for those who are preparing for teaching in non-theologi cal fields. 3. An academic background for those who find the Master of Arts degree ample for a teachmg position either at home or in a foreign country. 4. A program of study for missionaries who have on ly a brief furlough time in which to pursue formal study o f the Scriptures. 5. Sustainable skills in specific min istries further developing your abilities and spiritual gifs, and strengthening your areas of weakness ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must possess a baccalaure ate degree. Each should be a graduate from a recognized or accredited college with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). All app li cants must submit a written statement ou tlining their vocational objec tives and how the degree might relate to those objectives. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A.Satisfactorily complete 64-66 semester units as outlined in the curricu lum charts below. B. Submit an acceptable thesis chosen in consultation with the major ad~isor, or at the option of the major advisor and in li eu of the thesis, complete four additio nal units of electives. Students who write a thesis will have a total requirement of 64 units and those who take two additional
CURRICULUM FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER BE 517 Hermeneutics/ Bible Study Methods ....................... ....... .... .3 BE 519 Survey of Genesis-Malachi .. .. ...3 TH 501 T heology of the Chri stian Life.3 55 510 Theological Research Methodologies ....... .................. 1 Emphasis or electives''· .................. .... .. ....5 15 SECOND SEMESTER BE 520 Survey of Matthew-Revelation .3 HT 714 Historical Theology Survey ..... 3 TH 502 Theology I ................................3 Emphasis or electives''· ...... .. ..... ......... ...... 8 17 SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER TH 603 Theology II... ............. .... .. .... .... .3 Emphasis or electives''· ......................... . 14 17 SECOND SEMESTER TH 604 Theology III ..... ....... ........ ...... :.. 3 Emphasis o r electives ''· .......................... 12 Thesis''••:• or electives''· ............. .. .. ... .. ....0-2 .. 15-17 ··· Up to 6 graduate elective units may be taken 111 other schools in Biola University with advisor's approvai. ,,.,,.Consult the Talbot stud ent hand book for prelim inary steps that must be completed prior to enrolling in the thesis course.
BIBLE EXPOSITION EMPHASIS Select two''· ........... ......... .......... ...... ...... .. .4
BE 602" Genesis BE 608' Matthew BE 610''· Romans
NT 501 Beginning Greek ............ .......... 2 NT 502 Beginning Greek .. ......... ... .... .... 2 NT 503 Introduction to Exegesis .......... 3 NT 604 Exegesis in the Gospels ..... ..... .. 3 NT 605 Exegesis in the Epis tl es and Acts .... .. ... ............. ..... .. ....... ..... .3 OT 603 Elements of Hebrew I... ...... .....3 OT 604 Elements of Hebrew II ... ......... 3 Bible Expos ition electives .... .... ... .. .... ... 5-6 NEW TESTAMENT EMPHASIS NT 501 Beginning Greek ..... ................. 2 NT 502 Beginning Greek ....... ... ......... ... 2 NT 503 Introduction to Exegesis ...... .... 3 NT 604 Exegesis in the Gospe ls .... ... ..... 3 NT 605 Exeges is in the Epistl es and Acts .... ..... ..... ......... .... .... .. ......... 3
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