Master of Arts (Biblical and Theological Studies) – Old Testament

MASTER OF ARTS (BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES)

Old Testament Track

The Master of Arts (Biblical and Theological Studies): Old Testament Track is an academic degree program designed for persons who intend to pursue further graduate religious studies in Biblical exegesis and theology or who desire to broaden and deepen their knowledge in these areas. Students in this specialization will concentrate on the exegesis of the Old Testament Hebrew text.

 

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or the educational equivalent is required.

 

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION

The Master of Arts (Biblical and Theological Studies): Old Testament Track requires completion of a total of 60 credit hours and a comprehensive examination. To graduate, a student must earn at least a grade of C- (1.7) in each course, must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale), and must undergo Cross-Cultural Field Education.

Upon successful completion, the student is awarded the Master of Arts (Biblical and Theological Studies) degree.

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

A graduate of the MA (Biblical and Theological Studies) program at Knox will:

• Effectively communicate Christ and His gospel throughout the entirety of Scripture.

• Be increasingly transformed by the gospel and grow in desire and competence for sharing that gospel with others.

• Articulate the centrality of the gospel for every aspect of Christian life and ministry.

• Thoughtfully exegete their culture and understand the Christian’s responsibility to participate in God’s work of making all things new.

• Faithfully work with the original languages of the Scriptures for theological and pastoral work.

 

PROGRAM SEQUENCE

Total Semester Hours: 60

 

FALL 1 15 Hours / Credits:

• CH502 History of Christianity 1 — Ancient and Medieval3
• OT602 Old Testament 1 — Genesis to 2 Samuel3
• OT612 Hebrew 13
• ST502 Biblical Theology3
• ST506 Systematic Theology 1 – God and Creation3

 

SPRING 1 15 Hours / Credits:

• CH504 History of Christianity 2 — Reformation to Modern Era3
• OT604 Old Testament 2 — 2 Samuel to Malachi3
• OT614 Hebrew 23
• ST602 Systematic Theology 2 – Christ and the Church3
• NT510 E-Inductive Bible Study3

 

SUMMER 1 0 Hours / Credits:

• ME602 Cross–Cultural Field Education0

 

FALL 2 16 Hours / Credits:

• ME702 Missions2
• NT502 New Testament 1 – Gospel and Acts3
• OT712 Hebrew Exegesis – Narrative3
• ST604 Systematic Theology 3 – Salvation and Eschatology3
• ST706 Apologetics3
• Elective2

 

SPRING 2 14 Hours / Credit

• NT504 New Testament 2 — Epistles and Revelation3
• NT712 Biblical Hermeneutics3
• OT714 Hebrew Exegesis — Poetry3
• ST608 Ethics2
• Elective3

 

Note: This schedule is a proposed sequence of study. Some students may require more than two years to complete this program.