Master of Arts in Biblical Studies 

The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) program provides graduate-level biblical and theological instruction that is most useful for persons who seek to generally elevate their biblical and theological understanding, satisfy mission board requirements, or enhance their ministries within a local church or parachurch organization. By offering 12 units of electives as part of the curriculum, the MABS program allows students to focus on a particular area. The program can be completed in about two years if students take 9-12 units each trimester. 

Purpose

The curriculum leading to the MABS degree is a two-year, 60 unit course of instruction designed to prepare students to be biblically and theologically sound Christian workers who can serve the body of Christ in lay and parachurch ministries. The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies program provides students a biblical and theological foundation that is crucial to fulfilling SCS’s mission and from which students can serve in various ministries or go on for advanced study.  

Program Goals

Upon successful completion of the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies Program students will be able to: 

1. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the Bible including historical setting, purpose, and theme of all of its books.
2. Conduct an analysis of biblical texts from exegesis to exposition based on the inductive procedure and the principles of literal-grammatical-historical hermeneutics. 
3. Articulate dispensational theology and biblically defend their doctrinal position.
4. Apply biblical knowledge for spiritual maturity and for refuting doctrinal errors. 
5. Plan, administrate, and evaluate an effective program of ministry and Christian education. 

Graduation Requirements

Each candidate for the MABS degree must meet the general graduation requirements (page 50) and: 

1. complete 60 units of graduate-level courses (24 units beyond the MACM degree or equivalent).
2. Of the 60 units required for graduation, a minimum of 30 units must be taken through the MABS program at SCS. Students are urged to follow the recommended curriculum to prevent scheduling conflicts later on. 

Curriculum Distribution 

Total 60 Units

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Biblical Studies - 21 units 
OT-511 Old Testament 1: Genesis–Judges
OT-512 Old Testament 2: Ruth−Song of Solomon 
OT-513 Old Testament 3: Prophets
NT-506 Gospels and Acts (trimester)
NT-507 Pauline Epistles and Hebrews
NT-512 General Epistles and Revelation
NT-601 Analysis of Romans

Biblical Interpretation: 6 units
BH-501 Hermeneutics
BH-508 Dispensationalism

Theology and Christian Philosophy: 12 units
TH-611 Theology 1: Theology Proper, Bibliology, andAngelology
TH-612 Theology 2: Anthropology, Harmatiology, and Soteriology
PH-505 Apologetics and Christian Worldview
PH-507 Christian Ethics and Leadership

Practical Ministry Skills: 6 units
PM-505 Spiritual Growth & Discipleship
MI-507 Theological Foundations of Missions

Research and Thesis: 3 units
RS-501 Theological Research

Electives and the Area of Concentration: 12 units 

Each student must declare his or her area of concentration from the following four categories: Theological Studies; Biblical Languages; Pastoral Ministry; Interdisciplinary. The student must consult with the student advisor to determine the elective courses appropriate to the area of concentration.