MA in Theological & Biblical Studies

M.A. in Theological & Biblical Studies

Because the world needs individuals skilled in Scripture and theology now more than ever.

At Criswell, we read and interpret Scripture as a community in order to share its truth with God’s people and the world. Join the community and we will take your study of the Bible and theology to the next level. Our carefully crafted curriculum and devoted faculty will help you develop the knowledge, skills, and doctrinal devotion necessary to teach successfully in the church or to pursue further academic studies.

PROGRAM COURSE INFORMATION

Biblical Studies (6 hours)

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 I

HEB 620 Hebrew Exegetical Method I

HEB 630 Hebrew Exegetical Method II

Theological Studies (6 hours)

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

Philosophical Studies (3 hours)

PHI 502 Philosophy of Religion

Research Studies (6 hours)

RES 501     Research in Biblical and Theological Studies

RES 703     Graduate  Thesis

Theological and Biblical Studies Electives (15 hours)

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.

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

CRISWELL GRADUATE
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CAREERS

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

  • Doctoral student in biblical or theological studies
  • Church leader
  • Bible teacher
  • Secondary school educator in Bible or theology

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

P 214.818.1306
E tkieser@criswell.edu


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