Biblical Studies

Overview

By offering 12 units of electives as part of the curriculum, the MABS program allows students to focus on a particular area of interest. 

This Biblical Studies program from the Southern California Seminary includes the preparation of a research thesis that should correspond to the students’ area of interest related to biblical and theological studies. The program can be completed in about two years if students take 9-12 units each trimester.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies Program students will be able to:

• Interpret the content of the Old and New Testaments utilizing a literal-grammatical-historical hermeneutic;

• Demonstrate a graduate-level proficiency in theological research and writing;

• Explain the foundational theological doctrines of the Christian faith;

• Expound Biblical truths in a variety of settings;

• Integrate biblical knowledge for spiritual growth, discipleship in vocational ministry; and

• Provide leadership in a variety of ministry contexts inside and outside of the local church.