"I came desiring tools and knowledge to serve God better in the church, and what I found was a desire to love and know God more and to serve him wherever I am."
Seminary Graduate
Master of Biblical Studies (MBS)
Degree Outcomes
- Graduates will have gained a survey knowledge of both the Old and New Testaments.
- Graduates will demonstrate hermeneutical skills with facility in at least one of the biblical languages.
- Graduates will have the ability to apply biblical truth to life and ministry.
- Graduates will have grown in Christlikeness.
Available
- Part-time
- Full-time
- ONLINE
Program Description
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.
Requirements and Completion
- The prerequisite for this degree is a B.A. degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university.
- A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 in undergraduate studies or, if transferring into the MBS degree at the master’s level, a cumulative GPA of 3.3 from both undergraduate and graduate studies. Students need to maintain a GPA of 3.0 throughout this degree program.
- A total of 48 credit hours is required for the completion of the degree.
Capstone Thesis
- Begins one month before the academic term
- Four (4) Credit Hours
- Completed in either one (1) or two (2) semesters
- Done in either the final semester or two (2) semesters – after a mid-program review
- 60-80 page research project
- Demonstrates a high level of competency in Bible interpretation, understanding, critical thinking, and engagement with scholarly
issues - Critical analysis built from a thesis, statement and leading to a conclusion
Capstone Research Project
- Begins one month before the academic term
- Two (2) Credit Hours
- Completed in one (1) semester
- Done in final semester of studies
- 30 page research project
- Demonstrates competency in Bible interpretation and understanding
- Descriptive project leading to a conclusion
| Master of Biblical Studies (MBS) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
Contact Info
- (403) 932-6622
- (403) 932-7049
- info@csbs.ca
- Staff Contact Info
- 200 Seminary View, Cochrane, AB T4C 2G1, Canada
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Monday to Thursday: 8am to 5pm
Friday: 8am to 4pm
ACCREDITATION
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.