Courses | Master of Arts (Theology — Greek and Non-Greek Track)

Specialization Requirements

Program Structure

The academic programs leading to the degree Master of Arts with a specialization in Theology is comprised of 49 credits, including:

1. Biblical and theological foundations.
2. Spiritual Formation Focus (SFF).
3. Academic specialization in one of four disciplines requiring biblical language studies, or general studies in which biblical languages are not required.
4. Additional elective courses determined by the student in consultation with the advisor.

Students may complete this specialization online, on-campus, or by a combination of those two modalities.

Combined B.A. - M.A. Program

Students in Biola University's Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Theology, and Ministry with a concentration in Theology 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.

Advanced Standing

Applicants who have taken undergraduate courses in biblical or theological studies may request advanced standing based on collegiate work. See Talbot Admissions Requirements for details. Note: if master's level courses are given advanced standing based on undergraduate coursework, some Ph.D. programs may require additional graduate courses in order to meet doctoral program requirements.

Biblical Languages Requirement

Hebrew

The Hebrew courses listed below are required for the Hebrew track. Qualifying examinations to test out of TTOT 603 or TTOT 604 are available to all interested students. Depending on exam results, a student may enroll directly into TTOT 604 or TTOT 703. For any language courses waived by the qualifying examination, the student should take an equal number of credits in any department at Talbot (3 or 6)

Greek

The Greek courses listed below are required for the Greek track. Qualifying examinations to test out of TTNT 501 or TTNT 502 are available to all interested students. Depending on exam results, a student may enroll directly into TTNT 502 or TTNT 503. For any language courses waived by a qualifying examination, the student should take an equal number of credits in any department at Talbot (3 or 6).

Curriculum Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Prerequisite Courses
TTBE 519	Old Testament Survey
TTBE 520	New Testament Survey
Program 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
Theology Specialization Courses
TTHT 505	Patristic and Medieval Theology	3
TTHT 506	Reformation and Modern Theology	3
TTTH 709	Contemporary Theology	3
TTTH 714	Christology	3
Select one of the following:		3
TTTH 733	World Religions
TTPH 602	Apologetics
Select either the Hebrew, Greek, or Bible Exposition option below		15
Hebrew Option
TTOT 603	Elements of Hebrew I
TTOT 604	Elements of Hebrew II
TTOT 703	Introduction to Hebrew Exegesis
Select 6 credits of General Elective courses 1
Greek Option
TTNT 501	Beginning Greek I
TTNT 502	Beginning Greek II
TTNT 503	Introduction to Exegesis
Select 6 credits of General Elective courses 1
Bible Exposition Option
TTBE 530	Elementary Principles of the Biblical Languages
Elective courses from TTBE, NT, OT (Select 3 approved credits)
Select 9 credits of General Elective courses 2
Total Credits		49

¹

Students may take up to 6 graduate elective credits in other schools of Biola University with advisor's approval.

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Students may take up to 9 graduate elective credits in other schools of Biola University with advisor's approval.