G-11 TALBOT
SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
Master ofArts
Students are placed on academic proba tion if their grade point average for any semester falls below 3.0 and will remain on probation as long as the single semester or cumulative grade point average remains below 3.0. Probation students are granted one semester in which to bring their aca demic work up to the required level (3.0) for continuance in the seminary. A student cannot graduate while on probation.
OBJECTIVES The Master of Arts degree, with em phases in Bible Exposition, New Testament, Old Testament, Theology, and Biblical and Theological Studies-Diversified, has been developed for those whose calling to Christian service is to positions of leader ship 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 stu dents anticipating Christian ministries that would include church administra tors, parachurch organization leader ship, counselors, "tent-making" occupa tions in other cultures, lay leaders in the local church and others. 2. A biblical background for those who are preparing for teaching in non-theological fields. 3. An academic background for those who find the Master of Arts degree ample for a teaching position either at home or in a foreign country. 4. A program of study for missionaries who have only a brief furlough time in which to pursue formal study of the Scriptures. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree. Each should be a graduate from a rec ognized or accredited college with a minimum grade point average of3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) . All applicants must submit a written statement outlining 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 curriculum charts below. B. Submit an acceptable thesis, chosen in consultation with the major advisor, or at the option of the major advisor and in lieu of the thesis, complete four addition al units of electives. Students who write a thesis will have a total requirement of 64 units and those who take two addi tional units in lieu 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 credited toward graduation. E. Complete the entire program in no more than five years.
SECOND SEMESIBR BE 520
Survey of Matthew- Revelation ..... .... .............. .... ......3
HT 703 Historical Theology Survey....3 TH 502 Theology I .... ............ ... ...... .......3 Emphasis or electives* .... .... ... ............ ... ... . 8 17
Second Year FIRST SEMESIBR
TH 603 Theology II... ......... ... .... ... ...... ... 3 Emphasis or electives* .. ..... .... ... .. ... ..... ... -11 17 SECOND SEMESIBR TH 604 Theology III ............. .... .. .......... 3 Emphasis or electives* ............................12 Thesis** or electives* ............... ... ...... .... .Q:2. 15-17 * Up to 6 graduate elective units may be taken in other schools in Biola University with advisor's approval. **Consult the Talbot student handbook for preliminary steps that must be complet ed prior to enrolling in the thesis course. Bible Exposition Emphasis BE 602 Genesis, BE 608 Matthew BE 610 Romans (select two) ............... .4 NT 501 Beginning Greek ............. ........2 NT 502 Beginning Greek .....................2 NT 503 Introduction to Exegesis ... ... ..3 NT 604 Exegesis in the Gospels and Acts .... ....... ... ... ..... .......... ........ ...3 NT 605 Exegesis in the Epistles ..........3 OT 603 Elements of Hebrew I ............. 3 OT 604 Elements of Hebrew II ............ 3 Bible Exposition electives ................ ... ... 5-6
EMPHASES REQUIREMENTS Program Structure
The academic programs leading to the degree Master ofArts with emphases in Bible Exposition, New Testament, Old Testament, Theology, or Biblical and Theological Studies-Diversified are comprised of 64-66 units structured in com mon to include 1) biblical and theological foundations, 2) academic specialization in one of four disciplines requiring biblical lan guage studies, or general studies in which biblical languages are not required, and 3) additional elective courses determined by the student in consultation with the advisor. Program Reduction Based on Prior Academic Study Applicants who have taken undergradu ate courses in biblical or theological studies may request a program reduction based on collegiate work. An evaluation will be made by the registrar's office following estab lished guidelines to determine competency · within the following perimeters: 1) under graduate biblical studies which are parallel in content with required courses and 2) un dergraduate biblical studies which may justi fy a reduction in elective units. On this basis the 64-66 unit program may be reduced by as much as 30 units, so that certain qualified applicants may earn the Master of Arts with a minimum 34-36 unit program.
New Testament Emphasis NT 501
Beginning Greek ..... .. ..............2 Beginning Greek ......... ... ... .... ..2 Introduction to Exegesis ........3 Exegesis in the Gospels andActs ... ........ .. ... ............ .. ......3 Exegesis in the Epistles ... .... ...3 New Testament History... .......2 Elements of Hebrew I ............. 3
NT 502 NT 503 NT 604 NT 605 NT 701 OT 603 OT 604
Elements of Hebrew II... ......... 3 New Testament electives..... .. .... .. ..........7-8
CURRICULUM First Year FIRST SEMESIBR BE 517
Old Testament Emphasis OT 603
Elements of Hebrew I ....... ...... 3 Elements of Hebrew II... ... ...... 3 Exegesis in Genesis and Selected Passages .. ..... ............3
Hermeneutics/Bible Study Methods ...... ...................... .... ...3 BE519 Survey of Genesis-Malachi.. .. 3 TH 501 Theology of the Christian Life .................... ..... ................ ... 3 Emphasis or electives*.. ... ... ... .... ......... ... ...6 15
OT 604 OT 705
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