Seminary Graduate
The Master of Biblical Studies (MBS) is a graduate-level academic degree program designed to equip students with the skills for in-depth study and interpretation of the Bible. Designed with a high standard of academic rigor, the focus of the degree is to gain biblical content knowledge and skills in biblical interpretation. As such, the MBS would be of most interest to students desiring to increase their knowledge and appreciation of the Christian Scriptures through intensive study. This program would thus strengthen lay people and leaders serving in church, para-church, or other mission agencies. Typical completion time is 2-3 years full-time.
In terms of ministry preparation, the MBS degree would strengthen someone who has already obtained practical ministry training on a Bible college or seminary level, or someone who had already obtained ministry knowledge and skills through extensive ministry experience. To such knowledge and skills of ministering to people, this course of instruction would add considerable bible content.
Master of Biblical Studies (MBS) | ||
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Biblical & Language Studies | ||
2B1311 | Old Testament I | 3 |
2B1312 | Old Testament II | 3 |
2B2311 | New Testament I | 3 |
2B2312 | New Testament II | 3 |
2L1311 | Biblical Hebrew I | 3 |
2L1312 | Biblical Hebrew II | 3 |
2B3311 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
OR | ||
2L2311 | Biblical Greek I | 3 |
2L2312 | Biblical Greek II | 3 |
2P2250 | Capstone Research Project | 2 |
OT or NT Book Studies | 6 | |
OR | ||
2P2450 | Capstone Thesis | 4 |
Theological Studies | ||
2T1311 | Christian Theology I | 3 |
2T1312 | Christian Theology II | 3 |
Leadership & Character Studies | ||
2E2311 | Effective Bible Teaching & Disciple-Making | 3 |
2P3215 | Spiritual Formation | 2 |
Free Electives | 6 or 8 | |
Total credit hours for Master of Biblical Studies (MBS) | 48 |
Recognized by the Province of Alberta. Accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), click here to learn more, and the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), learn more here.