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Master Program

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.

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: 

 

  1. Masters of Arts in Christian Education.

  2. 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
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
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
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