Biblical Studies
Biblical Studies
A concentration in Biblical Studies is available for MATS students who want to develop a biblical perspective that involves both the Old and the New Testament. It combines the requirements of concentrations in Old Testament and New Testament, culminating in completion of both comprehensive exams.
Concentration Coordinator: Matthew Lynch
Notes:
- The Biblical Studies concentration does not offer a thesis option. Students wishing to write a thesis should concentrate in either Old Testament or New Testament.
- If you plan to proceed to advanced study in either Old Testament or New Testament, you are advised that additional language study will likely be necessary beyond what is required for this concentration.
MATS Requirements
For a Biblical Studies concentration in the Master of Arts in Theological Studies program, you will need to complete the following Concentration Requirements in addition to the Foundational Core Courses listed on the MATS program page.
| Concentration Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Old Testament Hebrew I & II (LANG 510 & LANG 511) | 6 |
| Introduction to New Testament Greek I & II (LANG 550 & LANG 551) | 6 |
| Biblical Hermeneutics & Criticism (BIBL 600) | 3 |
| Advanced Old Testament Exegesis (BIBL 701) | 3 |
| Advanced New Testament Exegesis (BIBL 702) | 3 |
| Old Testament seminar | 3 |
| New Testament seminar | 3 |
| Old Testament Comprehensive Exam (BIBL 790) | 3 |
| New Testament Comprehensive Exam (BIBL 791) | 3 |
| General electives | 6 |
The 3 credits of Biblical Languages listed in the Foundational courses are incorporated in this list so that the total credits required for the program is 60.
Worksheet
Download the Biblical Studies Worksheet (PDF) to keep track of your program and concentration requirements.
