These programs focus on the responsible and contextually-sensitive interpretation of the biblical text using the original languages of Greek and Hebrew. They develop students to understand the various genres of Scripture in their varied historical contexts and social settings, with the view of appropriating insights for personal and corporate life.
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Graduate Diploma in Biblical Languages (G.Dip. BL)
- The Graduate Diploma in Biblical Languages is a one and a half to two-year program designed for pastors, church workers, translators, educators in Bible schools or seminaries, and lay people who want to learn biblical Hebrew and/or Greek for responsible interpretation of Scripture.
- The program nurtures integrated spirituality: cultivating respect for the Word of God, interpreting it in light of both biblical and present-day contexts, and appropriating it for personal and corporate life. Its specific focus is the responsible interpretation of the Old and New Testament using the biblical languages and the practice of genre-bases exegesis.
- At the end of the program, students will have developed the ability to translate, read and memorize Hebrew and/or Greek passages, and use the biblical language(s) in their exegetical paper(s) in the context of everyday ministry.
- Students are required to complete 27 units of course work, prerequisite courses Writing Academic Papers and Introduction to the Bible, and participate in one Care Group.
- This can be a ladderized degree towards the ATS M.Div. program.
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Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (M.A. BS)
- The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies is designed to develop students who have mastered the biblical contents, developed exegetical sensitivity and sensitivity to the social context, and are equipped for communication and pedagogical skills for teaching and writing.
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Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies (M.Div. BS)
- The Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies is designed to provide the biblical, theological, and ministerial foundations for church ministry. In addition, it prepares students to train pastors and church workers in a Bible school or seminary setting.
- The program nurtures integrated spirituality: cultivating respect for the Word of God, interpreting it in the light of both biblical and present-day contexts, and appropriating it for personal and corporate life. Its specific focus is the responsible interpretation of the Old and New Testaments using the biblical languages and the practice of genre-based exegesis. In addition to classroom studies, students are required to complete one Internship and three Care Groups as part of their integrated learning.
Biblical Studies Program Course