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57 Master of Arts (Biblical Studies) Program Goal The Master of Arts program with a major in biblical studies with an Old or New Testament emphasis provides students with the necessary competence in biblical languages, exegesis, history, culture, theology, ethics, critical research, and global readings in order to teach and write in a variety of church and adult education contexts, and to equip students interested in pursuing doctoral studies. Curriculum Course # Sem. Hrs. MA core 30 Beginning Greek NT 501, 502 6 Beginning Hebrew OT 501, 502 6 Academic Resources and Research GS 589 1 New or Old Testament emphasis (see below) 19 Total hours for degree: 62 NT Emphasis New Testament theology NT 601 3 New Testament exegesis NT 611, 612 6 Modern Methods of NT Study 1 NT 670 2 NT Thesis Proposal & Thesis NT 796, NT 799 4 NT Greek exegesis elective 2 NT elective 2 19 OT Emphasis Old Testament Theology and Religion OT 661 3 Old Testament exegesis OT 701, OT 745 6 Additional Semitic language OT 742, 743, 744 or 746 2 OT Thesis Proposal & Thesis OT 796, OT 799 4 OT electives 2 4 19 1 Includes components that meet the globalization awareness requirement. 2 Must include OT 651 in electives to meet globalization awareness requirement.