Master of Arts in Biblical Studies

Description

The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies is a two-year (93 credits) graduate degree programme for bachelor's degree holders. It is designed to develop and equip students to be biblically grounded disciplers, able to teach in church and parachurch settings, especially in the Asian context.

Specific Objectives

  1. To provide a working knowledge and understanding of the essential content of each book of the Bible including the key themes, issues and theological contributions.
  2. To foster growth in Christian character and commitment to the Great Commission.
  3. To equip the student with the foundational skills and methods needed for a lifelong study of the Word of God.
  4. To develop and understanding of the essential doctrines of the Bible and God's working through the history of Christianity.
  5. To develop skills for effective ministry in evangelism, discipleship, teaching, preaching, writing, counselling, cross-cultural ministry and Christian leadership.

Admissions Requirements

EAST considers each applicant's qualifications in these five areas:

  1. Maturity (personal, social, and spiritual)
  2. Ministry experience
  3. Leadership ability
  4. Academic ability
  5. Academic entry requirement: A bachelor's degree from an accredited or recognized university or college
Note: EAST reserves the right to make exceptions to the above policy.

Graduation Requirements

  1. Completion of the 93 credits as listed under distribution requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
  2. Completion of the vocational internship.
  3. File application for graduation with the Registrar at the beginning of the last year of the programme.
  4. Approval of the candidate for the degree by an EAST faculty evaluation committee.
  5. All tuition and fees paid in full.
  6. Attendance at commencement exercises (unless special permission for absence is obtained).

Syllabus

  1st Quarter CR 2nd Quarter CR 3rd Quarter CR
1st Year BLS500 Biblical Interpretation 4 BLS551 New Testament 1 - Gospels & Acts 4 BLS552 New Testament 2 - Epistles & Revelation 4
LMC521 Advanced Evangelism & Discipleship 4 THS500 Spiritual Transformation & Warfare 4 ICS501 World Missions 4
Elective class 4 Elective class 4 Emphasis class 4
LMC551 Effective Written Communication 2 LMC552 Public Speaking & Preaching 2 LMC501 Christian Leadership 2
    LMC522 Church & Ministry Growth 2 LMC571 Teaching 2
Total 14 Total 16 Total 16
2nd Year Emphasis class 4 BLS521 Old Testament 1: Genesis - 2 Chronicles 4 BLS522 Old Testament 2: Ezra - Malachi 4
THS501 Church History 4 THS502 Theology 1 4 THS503 Theology 2 4
Emphasis class 4 Emphasis class 4 Emphasis class 4
Emphasis class 2 LMC531 Field Practicum 1B 2 LMC532 Field Practicum 1C 2
LMC530 Field Practicum 1A 2        
Total 16 Total 14 Total 14
Core classes:
Total 54 credits
  • BLS = 20 credits
  • THS = 16 credits
  • ICS = 4 credits
  • LMC = 14 credits
Emphasis classes
Select 22 credits
  1. BLS classes
  2. LMC553 Biblical Preaching, 4 credits
  3. LMC573 Advanced Teaching, OR
    LMC574 Teaching Practicum, 4 credits
  4. Seminars on BLS, THS or Christian Education
 Summary
Core classes : 54
Emphasis classes : 22
Elective classes : 8
Field practicum : 6
Vocational internship : 3
Total : 93

Note:

  • Elective and emphasis classes are listed in suggested order.
  • Vocational internship may be completed during the vacation.
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