Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

C h r I s t I a n m I n I s t ry & le a d e r s h I P a lt e r n a -
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For students anticipating a career teaching in higher education, the
courses TTPT 791 and TTPT 792 may be replaced by TTCE 791 and
TTCE 792. A written petition is necessary, approved by the faculty
advisor and filed with the Office of the Registrar.
b I b l e e x P o s I t I o n a lt e r n at I v e
For one of the four required Bible Exposition courses (excluding TTBE
517 or TTBE 726) the student may substitute three units of Greek or
Hebrew exegesis electives.
Master of Arts
Director: ..........................................................................Alan Hultberg, Ph.D.
Objectives
The Master of Arts degree, with emphases in Bible Exposition, Old
Testament, New Testament, Theology, Philosophy of Religion &
Ethics, Spiritual Formation and Biblical / Theological Studies-Diversified
(non-language), has been developed for those whose calling to
Christian service is to positions of leadership for which the Master of
Divinity or other professional degrees are not normally required. It is
structured to provide:
1. An understanding of Scriptures for students anticipating
Christian ministries that would include church administrators,
parachurch organization leadership, counselors, “tent-making”
occupations in other cultures, lay leaders in the local church
and others.
2. A biblical background for those who are preparing for teaching
in non-theological fields.
3. An academic background for those who find the Master of
Arts degree ample for a teaching position either at home or in
a foreign country.
4. A program of study for missionaries who have only a brief furlough
time in which to pursue formal study of the Scriptures.
5. Sustainable skills in specific ministries further developing your
abilities and spiritual gifts and strengthening your areas of
weakness.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must possess a Bachelor of Arts degree or its academic
equivalent. From an accredited college with a minimum grade point
average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
All applicants must submit a written statement outlining their
vocational objectives and how the degree might relate to those
objectives.
For special admissions deadlines and requirements involved in the
Spiritual Formation emphasis, contact Graduate Admissions. Due to
the limited enrollment in this emphasis, all applicants will be personally
interviewed.
Graduation Requirements
a. Satisfactorily complete 64-66 semester units as outlined in the
curriculum charts below.
b. Submit an acceptable thesis, chosen in consultation with the
major advisor, or at the option of the major advisor and in
lieu of the thesis, complete two additional units of electives.
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