Bible Knowledge Requirement
A basic biblical foundation is necessary to do graduate theological reflection here at MB Biblical Seminary. However, because not all incoming students have had the same formation in Bible, we recognize several ways that students can demonstrate mastery of basic biblical material. Students pursuing a degree or diploma at MB Biblical Seminary’s Fresno campus must completed the Bible Knowledge Requirement within the first 30 units of seminary studies. Students will not be able to register beyond 30 units until this requirement is completed. Ideally, this requirement should be met before seminary studies begin.
The Bible Knowledge Requirement can be met in three ways:
1. A student can meet the Bible Knowledge Requirement by transcript evidence (3 undergraduate Bible courses) or its equivalent from recognized Bible Study programs (Walk through the Bible (OT and NT), YWAM, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement, etc.) with a B or better grade in each course. Submit transcripts and/or certificates along with your application for assessment by the Admissions Committee.
2. A student can meet the Bible Knowledge Requirement by passing the MB Biblical Seminary Bible Knowledge Test. The test consists of 70 multiple-choice questions and assesses mastery of basic biblical themes, characters, genres, chronology, etc. See Bible Knowledge Test Preparation for tips and sample questions (this requires Adobe Acrobat Reader). The passing grade for this test is 45/70. Students not achieving a passing grade are encouraged to continue their review and make a second attempt on a similar, but different test later in the semester. See Receptionist, Nancy Williams, to schedule the test.
If you would like to you may download the practice test.
3. A student can meet the Bible Knowledge Requirement by participating in a specialized track ("short course") of IM563 Perspectives on the World Christian Movement. The first five sessions of this fifteen-session course provide a general overview of the Bible as it relates to the mission of God. The course is offered regularly in the Fresno area (and elsewhere in the U.S.A.) and is also available in an online format. Students must make their own arrangements to register for the course. Log on to www.perspectives.org for locations, fees, and further details. If you decide to take the five session “short course” online, contact Debbie Walker (dwalker@icmusa.org) for the required fees, textbooks, and assignments.
In addition to fulfilling the Bible Knowledge Requirement, students may decide to register these sessions for one unit of off-campus lectureship credit. Students may also decide to complete the full fifteen session course (3 units).