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Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Old and New Testament content and context.
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Master of Arts in Biblical Studies
Advance your study of Scripture through graduate-level biblical interpretation, theology, languages, research, and ministry preparation.
CredentialMaster of Arts
Typical lengthGraduate study
Total program60 credits
FormatCohort-based hybrid · Online and in person
Designed for graduate students
Cohort-based. Hybrid by design.
Move through the program with a learning cohort while combining online coursework with in-person study, discussion, and community at Alaska Bible College.
Formation for life and service
Study deeply. Serve wisely.
Strengthen your interpretation, research, theology, and biblical-language skills for advanced ministry and scholarship.
Know Scripture. Grow in Christ. Serve wherever God calls.
What you’ll carry forward
A clear path from learning to service.
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Apply sound hermeneutics and exegesis to biblical texts.
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Use biblical-language tools in serious study.
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Research, write, communicate, and prepare for further study or vocational ministry.
Choose your path
One degree.
A focus shaped around your calling.
Begin with a shared foundation in Scripture and ministry, then choose the emphasis that best supports where you hope to serve.
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Your selected emphasis
Pastoral Studies Cognate
Focus your graduate study on biblical preaching, shepherding, and pastoral leadership for service in the local church.
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Master of Arts in Biblical Studies Program Requirements(60 Credits)
Students who have completed a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Alaska Bible College or an equivalent degree from an accredited, like-minded institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better may transfer up to 15 credit hours of upper-level undergraduate courses. Those courses are marked with **
General Education(3 Credits)
GE-EN5101 Advanced Research Writing (3 Credits Pass/Fail)
Advanced Research Writing is a Pass/fail course designed to equip graduate students with the skills necessary for the rigor of academic writing at the graduate level. Students have the option to submit a writing sample for faculty evaluation. Those who demonstrate sufficient proficiency in research writing through their submitted sample may be exempted from taking the course. This is a prerequisite course for the graduate program.
Biblical Studies(12 Credits)
- BI-BS5101 Advanced Biblical Hermeneutics ** (3 Credits)
- BI-NT5101 New Testament Introduction: Context, Content, and Canon (3 Credits)
- BI-NT6101 Biblical Exegesis: Romans** (3 Credits)
- BI-OT5101 Old Testament Introduction: History, Literature, and Theology (3 Credits)
Biblical Languages(12 Credits)
- BI-GK5101 New Testament Greek Grammar I (3 Credits)
- BI-GK5102 New Testament Greek Grammar II (3 Credits)
- BI-GK6101 New Testament Greek Exegesis I (3 Credits)
- BI-GK6102 New Testament Greek Exegesis II (3 Credits)
- Or No Biblical Language Option (12 Credits) (also for those with BA GK Emphasis) Students can choose from Biblical Exegesis Courses and Christian Ministry Courses to complete the 12 Credits. BI-______ Biblical Exegesis Course____________ (3 Credits) BI-______ Biblical Exegesis Course____________ (3 Credits) BI-______ Biblical Exegesis Course____________ (3 Credits) BI-______ Biblical Exegesis Course____________ (3 Credits)
- ______ Christian Ministry Elective (3 Credits)
- ______ Christian Ministry Elective (3 Credits)
- ______ Christian Ministry Elective (3 Credits)
- ______ Christian Ministry Elective (3 Credits)
Theological Studies(21 Credits)
- BI-TH5101 Systematic Theology I** (3 Credits)
- BI-TH5102 Systematic Theology II** (3 Credits)
- BI-TH5103 Systematic Theology III** (3 Credits)
- BI-TH6101 Church History (3 Credits) BI-______ Advanced Theology Seminar (3 Credits) BI-______ Advanced Theology Seminar (3 Credits) BI-______ Advanced Theology Seminar (3 Credits)
Christian Ministry(6 Credits)
- CM-DM5101 Fundamentals of Discipleship I: Evangelizing the Lost (3 Credits)
- CM-DM5201 Fundamentals of Discipleship II: Equipping the Saints (3 Credits)
Thesis(3 Credits)
BI-TH6201 Graduate Thesis Seminar(3 Credits)
Or non-thesis track students must complete an additional BI or CM Course.
Christian Ministry Training: 8 Semesters
* Available for advanced standing(maximum 15 credit hours)
Cognates for Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (6 Credits) · Choose One of the Following Emphases
Pastoral Studies Cognate
- CM-PA5101 Biblical Expository Preaching I** (3 Credits)
- CM-PA5102 Biblical Expository Preaching II** (3 Credits)
- CM-PA6101 Theology of Shepherding** (3 Credits)
- CM-PA6102 Shepherding Practices** (3 Credits)
- CM-PA6103 Pastoral Leadership** (3 Credits)
Discipleship Cognate
- CM-CD5101 Church Planting** (3 Credits)
- CM-PA6101 Theology of Shepherding (3 Credits)
- CM-CD6102 Youth and Young Adult Discipleship** (3 Credits)
- CM-CD6103 Family Discipleship (3 Credits)
- CM-CD6104 Small Group Ministry (3 Credits)
Degree Sequence
| Fall Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-BS5101 | Advanced Biblical Hermeneutics |
| 3 | BI-TH5101 | Systematic Theology I** |
| 3 | CM or BI Elective | CM or BI elective |
| Spring Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-OT5101 | Old Testament Introduction: History, Literature, and Theology |
3 BI-TH6101 Church History
3 CM-BI Elective CM or BI Elective
| Fall Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-NT5101 | New Testament Introduction: Context, Content, and Canon |
| 3 | BI-GK5101 | New Testament Greek Grammar I |
| Or CM or BI | CM or BI Elective | |
| Elective | ||
| 3 | CM-DM5101 | Fundamentals of Discipleship I: Evangelizing the Lost |
| Spring Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-TH5102 | Systematic Theology II |
| 3 | BI-GK5102 | New Testament Greek Grammar II |
| Or CM or BI | CM or BI Elective | |
| Elective | ||
| 3 | CM-DM5202 | Fundamentals of Discipleship II: Equipping the Saints |
| Fall Year 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-TH 5103 | Systematic Theology III |
| 3 | BI-GK6101 | New Testament Greek Exegesis I |
| Or CM or BI | CM or BI Elective | |
| Elective | ||
| 3 | BI-THXXXX | Advanced Theology Seminar |
| Spring Year 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-DK6102 | New Testament Greek Exegesis II |
| Or CM or BI | CM or BI Elective | |
| Elective | ||
| 3 | BI-NT6101 | Biblical Exegesis Romans |
| 3 | BL-THXXXX | Advanced Theology Seminar |
| Fall Year 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BL-THXXXX | Advanced Theology Seminar |
| 3 | BI-TH6201 | Graduate Thesis Seminar |
| Or CM or BI | CM or BI Elective | |
| Elective |
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