M.A. in Theological & Biblical Studies

M.A. in Theological & Biblical Studies

Nourished on Truth.

At Criswell College we are “shaped by Scripture” so that we can be “sent to serve.” This program focuses on the formation of the theologian as a careful and coherent thinker who can precisely and beautifully communicate the truth of God as it is revealed in Scripture. With unmatched flexibility, the curriculum allows students to choose areas of concentration and topics of study that most ignite their passion and evoke the wonder of God. At the heart of the program is a collaborative process of academic research on a narrow topic, forming virtues in students that they will be able to exercise in countless other topics and questions for the rest of their lives.

PROGRAM COURSE INFORMATION

GRK 501 Greek I

GRK 502 Greek II

HEB 501 Hebrew I

HEB 502 Hebrew II

GRK 620 Greek Exegetical Syntax I

GRK 630 Greek Exegetical Syntax II

HEB 620 Hebrew Exegetical Method I

HEB 630 Hebrew Exegetical Method II

THS 512    Prolegomena and Trinitarianism

THS 514    Anthropology, Hamartiology, and Soteriology

THS 516    Baptist Ecclesiology and Eschatology

THS 660    Patristic, Medieval, and Reformation Theology

THS 665    Modern and Postmodern Theology

PHI 502 Philosophy of Religion

RES 501     Research in Biblical and Theological Studies

RES 703     Graduate  Thesis

Students may choose one of the following emphases:

Biblical Studies Emphasis

NTS 500-700     New Testament Elective(s)
OTS 500-700     Old Testament Elective(s)
GRK 500-700     Greek Elective(s)
HEB 500-700     Hebrew Elective(s)

Theological Studies Emphasis 

THS 500-700     Theology Elective(s)
PHI 500-700      Philosophy Elective(s)
NTS 602             New Testament Theology
OTS 602             Old Testament Theology

Selecting an emphasis is optional. Twelve of the required fifteen elective hours would constitute an emphasis.

My M.A. program at Criswell changed my life and career in innumerable ways!

CRISWELL GRADUATE

CAREERS

Graduates with an M.A. in Theological and Biblical Studies are prepared to step into the following roles:

  • Additional post-graduate education (Th.M., Ph.D., Th.D.)
  • Curriculum developer
  • Bible teacher at a Christian school
  • Pastor (especially for theological education)

From 2018—2021, 100% of those who graduated with a M.A. in Theological and Biblical Studies are either employed or continuing their education.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Ty Kieser

Assistant Professor of Theology; Program Director of M.A. in Theological & Biblical Studies and M.A. in Christian Studies


NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Criswell College admits students who are Christians of good character, without regard or reference to race, national or ethnic origin, color, age, disability, or sex (except where regard to sex is required by the College’s religious tenets regarding gender and sexuality) to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of these classifications in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.