MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLE This degree program is designed for students seeking a graduate-level biblical and theological education without the necessity of traveling to Maranatha’s campus. This degree is offered online, although students may attend campus classes or take virtual classes. It is structured so that individuals in ministry or in a career which restricts them from attending classes on campus are still able to obtain an advanced degree in Bible. It also allows individuals who serve in voluntary positions in a ministry to enhance their Biblical knowledge. This program has more electives than the other Master of Arts programs, allowing the student to obtain a broader graduate education. The seminary desires to prepare students in the Master of Arts in Bible program to: •
Articulate biblical and systematic theology with scriptural support using a dispensational hermeneutical framework.
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Exercise biblical discernment in evaluating current trends in theology, biblical interpretation and culture.
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Interpret God’s Word from a dispensational hermeneutic.
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Articulate biblical and theological truth in a variety of settings both within and outside the local church.
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Demonstrate faithfulness in ministry in a baptistic, separatist church.
A minimum of 33 semester hours of approved credit must be completed for the Master of Arts in Bible. The Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an approved institution must be held by the applicant. No more than 12 semester hours of graduate credit from another approved institution may be applied toward this degree (see Transfer Policy on p 45-46). A grade point average of 3.0 or better must be earned. A maximum of two C grades will be credited toward graduation. Applicants may be required to make up deficiencies without credit at the discretion of the Seminary Dean and the Seminary Admissions Committee.
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