The M.A. student must take two foundation courses in biblical studies and four other foundation courses. Additional courses totaling 21 credit hours must be taken in the area of concentration. Students must complete a summative paper or project approved by the Faculty Advisor, for 3-credits. (A non-honors student may submit a thesis only when specifically invited to do so by a Faculty member who would supervise the thesis.)

Required Courses Credits
2 foundation biblical courses . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 additional foundation courses . . . . . . . . 12
Courses in the area of concentration . . . . . 21
Thesis or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Elective(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TOTAL: 45

Foundational Courses
OT1 and 2;
NT1 and 2;
CH1, 2, and 3;
ST1; ET1; LT1

M.A. students select from the above in meeting the requirements for foundation courses. With permission of the Faculty, students may substitute other courses for foundation courses.