Master of Arts Old Testament
Course Requirements (60 units)
This degree provides an understanding of the biblical and theological disciplines that will prepare the student for teaching and preaching in the church or in a college or university. This degree is the academic foundation for doctoral studies. A completed Bachelor’s degree is a requirement for enrolling in this degree.
The MA Old Testament Plan
Foundations (20.5 units) (Courses recommended for first year of MA OT study)
- Biblical Interpretation 1 (3)
- Church and God’s Mission in the World (3)
- Christian Thought (3)
- Biblical Theology 1 (3)
- Elementary Hebrew 1 (3)
- Elementary Hebrew 2 (3)
- Cross-Cultural Encounter, LA (1.5)
- Mentoring/Connecting (1)
Expanding the Base (20 units)*
- Intermediate Hebrew Exegesis (3)
- Biblical Interpretation 2 (2)
- Advanced Hebrew Exegesis (3)
- Old Testament Backgrounds (3)
- Practicum Assessment & Discernment (0)
- Biblical Theology 2 (3)
- Anabaptist MB Studies (3)
or North American Religious History (3) - Discipleship and Ethics (3)
Practicing the Theory (3 units)*
- Interpersonal Communication (3)
or Church Educational Ministries (3)
or Supervised Ministry Experience 1 (1.5) and Supervised Ministry Experience 2 (1.5)
or Preaching 1 (3)
Capstone Learning (3-6 units)*
- Senior Seminar (3)
or Thesis (6) - Ministry Discernment (0)
Electives (10.5-13.5 units)*
Old Testament (6)
General (4.5-7.5)
*Prerequisites apply to many of the courses in this section. See course descriptions and course schedules for projected course offerings.