The Master of Arts in Old Testament is an academic degree designed to develop exegetical and theological competencies for the study of the Old 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 Hebrew 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, an Old Testament specialization which includes the option of a thesis, and general elective credits. Applicants for the Master of Arts in Old 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.
The following are merely samples of different ways to arrange courses for the MA Old Testament degree. Students are encouraged to arrange their course schedules to fit their desired course load, interests, dates and times; which may vary from below samples.
Total Program Tuition: $26,880 (approx.)