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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hermeneutics

Church History and Canonicity (trimester)

Gospels and Acts

Critical Thinking and Argumentation

Christian Ethics and Leadership

Pauline Epistles and Hebrews

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

All parts of a student’s application should be received by SCS six months before the beginning of the fall or spring trimester.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

El Cajon, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply for admission

Request Official Transcripts

Submit Essay (2-essays for DMin)

Submit Reference (Pastor/Chaplain)

Apply for Financial Aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

14700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 490 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

14700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 490 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

14700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 490 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for El Cajon

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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