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
BIBLICAL STUDIES (6 Hours)
GRK 501 Greek I
GRK 502 Greek II
HEB 501 Hebrew I
HEB 502 Hebrew II
GRK 620 Greek Exegesis I*
GRK 630 Greek Exegesis II
HEB 620 Hebrew Exegesis I**
HEB 630 Hebrew Exegesis II
THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (6 Hours)
THS 510 Systematic Theology I
THS 515 Systematic Theology II
THS 600 Theology and Culture
THS 670 Church History and Historical 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 OR BIBLICAL STUDIES ELECTIVES (15 Hours)
Students may choose one of the following emphases:†
Biblical Studies Emphasis (15 Hours)
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 (15 Hours)
THS 500-700 Theology Elective(s)
PHI 500-700 Philosophy Elective(s)
*Requires demonstrated mastery of Greek I/II
**Requires demonstrated mastery of Hebrew I/II
†Selecting an emphasis is optional. Twelve of the required fifteen elective hours would constitute an emphasis.
Previous M.A. in Theological and Biblical Studies Program Maps
My M.A. program at Criswell changed my life and career in innumerable ways!
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
