Courses | M.A. in Christian Ministry and Leadership (Biblical and Pastoral Ministry)
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. For more program details, including graduation requirements and learning outcomes, visit Biola's academic catalog.
Program Structure
The academic program leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Leadership with a specialization in Biblical and Pastoral Ministry is comprised of 52 credits, including:
- Biblical and theological foundations
- Spiritual Formation Focus (SFF)
- Ministry skills
- Additional 3-credit TTPT elective course determined by the student in consultation with the advisor
Combined B.A. - M.A. Program
Students in Biola University's Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Theology, and Ministry with a concentration in Biblical and Pastoral Ministry may take graduate courses in their senior year, allowing the completion of a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in an accelerated format. See the Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Theology, and Ministry for the undergraduate portion of the accelerated B.A. - M.A. program.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Courses | ||
| Old Testament Survey | ||
| New Testament Survey | ||
| Program Core Courses | ||
| TTBE 517 | Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods | 3 |
| TTSF 501 | Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation | 3 |
| TTSF 503 | Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| TTSF 504 | Spiritual Formation, Vocation, and the Disciplines | 1 |
| TTSF 505 | Talbot Spiritual Direction I | 0 |
| TTSF 506 | Talbot Spiritual Direction II | 0 |
| TTTH 521 | Theology I: God, Scripture, Creation | 3 |
| TTTH 522 | Theology II: Christ, Humanity, Sin, Salvation | 3 |
| TTTH 623 | Theology III: Spirit, Church, Last Things | 3 |
| Biblical and Pastoral Ministry Courses | ||
| TTPT 591 | Field Apprenticeship I | 1 |
| TTPT 592 | Field Apprenticeship II | 0 |
| TTPT 602 | Pastoral Ministry | 3 |
| TTPT 609 | Expository Preaching | 3 |
| TTPT 610 | Contemporary Biblical Preaching | 3 |
| TTPT 691 | Field Apprenticeship III | 0 |
| TTPT 703 | The Church and Society | 3 |
| TTPT 707 | Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling | 2 |
| TTPT 730 | Biblical Leadership and Management | 3 |
| TTPT 791 | Field Apprenticeship IV | 0 |
| Language/Exegesis Courses | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 12 | |
| New Testament: | ||
| Beginning Greek I | ||
| Beginning Greek II | ||
| Introduction to Exegesis | ||
| Exegesis in the Gospels | ||
or TTNT 605 | Exegesis in the Epistles | |
| Old Testament: | ||
| Elements of Hebrew I | ||
| Elements of Hebrew II | ||
| Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis | ||
| Hebrew Exegesis | ||
| Elective (any approved TTPT course) 1 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 52 | |
- 1
See Department for approval.