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59 Master of Arts (New Testament) Program Description Scripture has the power to change lives. The Master of Arts (New Testament) equips students to engage deeply the truths of Scripture. Gaining competence in its original languages—Greek and Hebrew—will equip student to become a conduit of Scripture's transformation. Taught by leading experts in the field, the program prepares students to think critically, to develop biblical responses, to teach, write and serve in a wide range of contexts, including further research at the PhD level in New Testament and related fields. Program Goals 1. Graduates will access, understand, critique, and participate in scholarly discourse on the New Testament. 2. Graduates will translate and interpret selections of the New Testament in its original language. 3. Graduates will learn to interpret and apply the New Testament to engage people sensitively and redemptively in diverse settings, with regard to culture and theology, while maintaining their Evangelical identity. 4. Graduates will be able to self-direct their learning towards lifelong character formation and Christian maturity. Curriculum Course # Sem. Hrs. Master of Arts (New Testament) core courses History of the Christian Movement CH 500 3 Thinking Biblically & Theologically GS 500 3 Gospels & Acts NT 511 3 Epistles & Revelation NT 512 3 Israel's Early History & Poetry OT 511 3 Kingdom of Israel & Prophets OT 512 3 Survey of Christian Doctrine I TH 501 3 Survey of Christian Doctrine II TH 502 3 Mentored Formation TM 500, TM 501, TM 601, TM 604 4 Master of Arts (New Testament) major courses Hebrew I & II OT 501, 502 6 New Testament Theology NT 601 3 New Testament Exegesis NT 611, 612 6 Modern Methods of New Testament Study NT 670 2 NT Thesis Proposal & Thesis NT 796, NT 799 4 NT Elective 1 2 Comprehensive Exam EX NT 0 Total hours for degree: 51 1 Must be Greek exegesis elective if desirous of ThM or PhD preparation.