The Master of Arts in New Testament is an academic degree designed to develop exegetical and theological competencies for the study of the New Testament. This program may be utilized as a basis for advanced education, or as a foundation for other forms of Christian service. The program consists of 64 semester hours which emphasize the translation and interpretation of the Greek text, while also providing an introduction to the disciplines of theology. The curriculum has been designed around a core of basic studies in Bible and Theology, a New Testament specialization which includes the option of a thesis, and general elective credits. Applicants for the Master of Arts in New Testament should possess a minimum 2.5 cumulative undergraduate grade point average from an accredited baccalaureate institution. For the student planning to enroll full time, the table below provides a detailed and specific curricular path. Those intending part-time enrollment will find valuable insights from this information for planning your ideal course sequencing.