Students enrolling in a Master level degree program will experience a different kind of educational approach than what is typically found in an undergraduate program. Undergraduate programs provide a broad foundation of general knowledge. Whereas no particular undergraduate major is required for entrance into a graduate program, graduate studies build upon the undergraduate foundation by providing a higher level of knowledge, understanding, skills, and application. Such education is developed by challenging the student’s intellectual and emotional capabilities in analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and judgment.
Student must have completed requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree from Berean Christian College and Seminary or a bachelor’s degree from another college of university in Theology or Biblical Studies in order to enter the Masters program at BCCS.
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
This program provides the student with the ability to do the following:
1. Demonstrate an accurate biblical/theological understanding and worldview
2. Explain the religious base for life and work
3. Communicate biblical/theological truths in a clear and persuasive way
4. Offer a credible apology for the Christian faith and ethic
5. Explain and apply biblical, spiritual principles for Christian discipleship
6. Develop a lifestyle of sharing the Gospel with others
MAJORS
There are two Masters programs of study:
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Masters of Arts in Christian Education.
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Masters of Arts in Biblical Studies.
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The Master of Arts in Christian Education is designed to prepare a student to serve in a local church or other form of Christian work and ministry. With a balanced emphasis between biblical and theological subjects and general education requirements, the student’s entire seminary education will be functional and practical. Completion of this degree requires fifty-one semester hours beyond a bachelor degree.
Code | Suggested Courses | Credits |
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ED 530 | Educational Ministry in Church | 3 |
ED 501 | Foundation of Christian Education | 3 |
OT 501 | Old Testament Exposition from Genesis to Joshua | 3 |
NT 502 | New Testament the Gospel in Acts | 3 |
ED 502 | Administering Christian Education | 3 |
NT 504 | Pauline Epistles | 3 |
OT 502 | Old Testament Exposition II from Judges-Poetic Book
| 3 |
TH 501 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
TH 502
| Systematic Theology II | 3 |
TH 530 | Biblical Hermeneutics
| 3 |
TH 535 | Apologetics | 3 |
PT 501 | Leadership and Management | 3 |
ED 503 | Teaching Practicum | 3 |
GR 501 | Introduction to Greek | 3 |
ED 504 | Curriculum Planning | 3 |
GR 501 | Introduction to Greek | 3 |
Elective | Elective | 3 |
Total Hours | 51 |
The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies major builds upon the CORE studies to provide a deeper knowledge of the biblical, historical, philosophical, and ethical foundations of the Christian faith. It is designed to prepare a student to serve in a local church or other form of Christian work and ministry. With a balanced emphasis between biblical and theological subjects and general education requirements, the student’s entire seminary education will be functional and practical. Completion of this degree requires fifty-one semester hours beyond a bachelor degree.
Code | Suggested Courses | Credits |
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OT 501 | Old Testament Exposition from Genesis to Joshua | 3 |
OT 502 | Old Testament Exposition from Joshua to Poetic Books | 3 |
NT 502 | New Testament The Gospel in Acts
| 3 |
TH 501 | Systematic Theology I
| 3 |
OT 503 | Old Testament Exposition from Isaiah to Malachi | 3 |
NT 504 | Pauline Epistles | 3 |
NT 505 | Hebrews to Revelation | 3 |
TH 502 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
TH 530
| Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
GR 501 | Introduction to Greek | 3 |
TH 535 | Apologetics | 3 |
HI 505 | The Church in the World in the 21st Century | 3 |
RW 506 | Thesis or Supervised Training | 3 |
GR 501 | Introduction to Greek | 3 |
Elective | Elective | 3 |
Elective | Elective | 3 |
Total Hours | 51 |